Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS): what you need to know
Bratislava's timezone is UTC+1, making Bratislava two hours behind Istanbul.
Your IST to BTS flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and BTS include:
Dalaman Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Currently, £50 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £168. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from IST to BTS, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to BTS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BTS instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a M.R. Stefanik Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless to explore Bratislava and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from M.R. Stefanik Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to central Bratislava
From M.R. Stefanik Airport, Bratislava is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bratislava in April.
The warmest month in Bratislava is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to M.R. Stefanik Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to BTS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Slovakia you should also see. Around 190 miles east of Bratislava, a visit to Kosice will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Singing fountain and Zoo Kosice.
Around 200 miles east of Bratislava, Presov is another essential stop in Slovakia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.
