Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bratislava Airport (BTS): what you need to know
The timezone in Bratislava is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to BTS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and BTS include:
Edinburgh Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
Rhodes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport flight is $96. A round-trip fare is currently $177. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to BTS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to BTS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LGW arrive at their destination as scheduled.
London Gatwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Bratislava Airport (BTS)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BTS:
Travel at your own pace with a Bratislava Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Surprice or Payless and venture far and wide through Bratislava and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Bratislava Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Bratislava Airport (BTS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Bratislava. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Bratislava is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bratislava Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to BTS in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Kosice is just one of the many cities in Slovakia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bratislava. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Botanical Garden and Slovak Technical Museum Kosice.
Presov is another standout destination in Slovakia and is around 322 kilometres east of Bratislava. No journey is complete without a visit to Alexander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral, Wine Museum and Saint Nicholas Concathedral.