Direct Flights to Exotic Destinations from Bratislava, Now Also in Business Class

02. 12. 2024 – For the first time in history, direct flights from Bratislava to the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, and Cuba are available without layovers.

Additionally, travelers can now enjoy the unprecedented opportunity to fly business class with flatbeds directly from Bratislava to these exotic destinations, as well as purchase standalone tickets to these countries for the first time.

These winter season innovations at M. R. Štefánik Airport have been introduced by the travel agency Der Touristik in collaboration with the airline World2Fly.

“Flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, and Holguín in Cuba are operated in partnership with the Spanish airline World2Fly, using an Airbus A330 aircraft with 255 economy seats and 30 dedicated business class seats with flatbed capabilities,” explained Marcel Siekel, Director of DER Touristik SK. “Last season, we saw increased demand for business class travel, and until now, no provider offered flatbeds from Bratislava,” he added. The business class surcharge starts at €399 for a one-way flight.

World2Fly Business Class Includes:

• A dedicated cabin area separated by a partition.
• Spacious reclining seats that convert into flatbeds.
• A personal steward.
• Priority airport check-in.
• An additional checked baggage allowance.
• Comfort items such as a pillow, blanket, and an amenity kit (including headphones).
• Access to the airport business lounge.
• Enhanced catering for business class, featuring a welcome drink, cold and hot meals, and beverages.

“The Airbus A330 is a wide-body aircraft in the E category. Over the past few months, we have worked at M. R. Štefánik Airport to obtain the necessary approvals for landing such aircraft, enabling direct exotic flights from Bratislava for the traveling public,” said Dušan Novota, CEO and Chairman of the Board at M. R. Štefánik Airport.

Flights to the Dominican Republic and Vietnam began in late October and are scheduled until the end of the winter season in March 2025. The first flight to Cuba for the winter season is planned for December 17, with holiday trips to Cuba available during Christmas and New Year.

CUBA

Holguín - the eastern region of Cuba offers consistent warm weather and serves as an ideal base to visit Santiago de Cuba, the country’s second-largest city, or Baracoa, its oldest city. Nature lovers can enjoy hiking in the Sierra de Nipe mountains and the stunning beaches.

VIETNAM

Phu Quoc - this largest Vietnamese island is 70% covered by a UNESCO-listed national park. Must-visit attractions include the nearly 8-kilometer-long cable car connecting the island to Hon Thom National Park. Phu Quoc is also home to VinWonders, one of Asia's largest amusement parks, and the Venetian-inspired shopping complex Grand World.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Trips focus on the Punta Cana resort area in La Altagracia Province. The destination boasts Caribbean beaches with white sand, palm trees, luxurious hotel resorts, and vibrant nightlife.

In addition to these destinations, KARTAGO tours and FISCHER offer twice-weekly direct flights to Dubai in the UAE, a top exotic destination for Slovaks, operated by Smartwings.

Airbus A330 by World2Fly – Specifications:

• Operator: Spanish airline World2Fly
• Manufacturer: Airbus
• Height: 16.83 m
• Length: 63.69 m
• Wingspan: 60.3 m
• Engines: Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60/16