Flying from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Edinburgh is one hour behind Bratislava and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your BTS to EDI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Edinburgh (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates BTS to EDI flights. An impressive 90.48% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport. These are the top stopovers between BTS and EDI:
Dublin Airport
London Stansted Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, £19 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £50. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BTS to EDI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BTS to EDI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Bratislava Airport (BTS)
Bratislava Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86% of flights that take off from BTS reach their destination without delay.
To get to Bratislava Airport from central Bratislava, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kms (6 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BTS:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel near EDI if you're taking a late Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Edinburgh. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Bratislava Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BTS to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Edinburgh. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the south, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kms (250 miles) south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.