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25. 03. 2026 – Wizz Air, the leading airline in Slovakia, proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary of entering Bratislava Airport, marking a decade of strong growth and commitment to the country. The milestone is accompanied by a significant expansion, including the launch of 9 new routes just this month and a broader network growth throughout the year. More...

19. 03. 2026 – M. R. Štefánik Airport has been ranked the 9th best airport in Eastern Europe. The ranking among the top 10 airports in the region was determined by passenger votes in the globally recognised aviation survey Skytrax – World Airport Awards 2026. More...

11. 03. 2026 – M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava handled a record 212,945 passengers in February. Compared with February last year, when the airport recorded approximately 84,000 passengers on arrivals and departures, this represents a triple-digit year-on-year increase of 151%. More...

26. 02. 2026 – Ryanair passengers can now benefit from an innovative service at Bratislava Airport. BTS has installed four self-service kiosks for efficient baggage drop-off in the departure hall. More...

20. 02. 2026 – M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava began 2026 with a historic triple-digit increase in passenger numbers. In January, the airport handled a total of 195,110 passengers, representing a 127% increase compared to January 2025, when 86,000 passengers were handled. More...

23. 01. 2026 – Wizz Air, the leading airline in Slovakia is adding more frequencies to its first domestic flight in the country between Bratislava and Kosice in response to strong consumer demand. More...

20. 01. 2026 – Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (Tues, 20 Jan) revealed that 2025 was its busiest-ever year in Slovakia, following the airlines record schedule and addition of a third based aircraft ($300m investment) at Bratislava, in response to the Govt’s decision to cut access costs. More...

20. 01. 2026 – Wizz Air, the leading airline in Slovakia is expanding its network with the launch of a new international route connecting Bratislava with Nice, a vibrant city in Southern France. More...

16. 01. 2026 – M. R. Štefánik Airport is alerting owners and operators of unmanned aircraft to a ban on flying drones in the vicinity of the airport within a radius of up to 5 kilometres. The ban on specified civil drone flights was declared by the Minister of Transport of the Slovak Republic, effective 6 December 2025, in order to ensure the protection of facilities and aviation equipment under the authority of the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic. More...

13. 01. 2026 – M. R. Štefánik Airport has closed 2025 as the most successful year in its history! Over the course of the year, the airport handled a record 2,438,215 passengers on arrivals and departures – the highest annual figure since its establishment. Compared to 2024, this represents an increase of 25%, or more than 490,000 additional passengers. More...