Kosice

Košice is the second-largest city in Slovakia and the natural centre of eastern Slovakia. The city boasts a rich history, a beautiful historic core, cultural life, many landmarks and a pleasant atmosphere. Košice is an ideal destination for a weekend stay, discovering Slovak history, gastronomy and culture. Thanks to its location, it is also an excellent starting point for exploring Slovak Paradise, the Tokaj wine region and the national parks of eastern Slovakia.

Flights from Bratislava

From M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava, you can fly directly to Košice on a domestic route operated by Wizz Air. The airline operates up to 13 flights per week on the Bratislava – Košice route. Flights between Bratislava and Košice operate twice a day – with both morning and evening rotations available every day except Wednesday, when one rotation remains available. Tickets can be booked from €18.89 one-way or from €37.78 return.

Transport from the airport to the city centre

Košice International Airport (KSC) is located approximately 6 km from the city centre and offers easy connections:

• Bus, line 23 – a regular connection between the airport and the city centre; the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
• Taxi or rideshare services – a convenient transfer to the centre takes approximately 10–15 minutes.
• Car rental – suitable for exploring the wider region of eastern Slovakia.

What not to miss in Košice

When visiting Košice, you should definitely not miss these places and experiences:

• St. Elisabeth Cathedral – the largest church in Slovakia and the landmark of the historic city centre.
• Hlavná Street – the heart of Košice, full of historic buildings, cafés, restaurants and cultural events.
• Singing Fountain – a popular attraction in front of the State Theatre, offering music and light shows.
• Košice State Theatre – a beautiful historic building and an important cultural centre of the city.
• Lower Gate – an archaeological museum beneath Hlavná Street, presenting the history of medieval Košice.
• Mikluš Prison – a historic complex documenting the history of the city and its justice system.
• UPJŠ Botanical Garden – the largest botanical garden in Slovakia, with many exotic plants.
• Košice Zoo – one of the largest zoological gardens in Central Europe.
• Slovak Paradise – one of Slovakia’s most beautiful national parks, located approximately one hour by car from Košice.
• Tokaj wine region – a region known for world-famous Tokaj wines and wine cellars.
• Eastern Slovak gastronomy – taste pierogi, halušky, sauerkraut soup, lokše, Tokaj wines and other traditional Slovak specialities.

Did you know?

Košice was the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and remains one of the most important cultural centres in Slovakia. Hlavná Street is among the longest urban pedestrian zones in Europe, and throughout the year it hosts festivals, concerts, markets and cultural events that give the city its unique atmosphere.