Airports Východné Slovensko

The city of Poprad is not only a major metropolis of local tourism, but also an important transportation hub. As one of the few cities in Slovakia, the gateway to Vysoké Tatry boasts excellent accessibility to an international airport. Letisko Poprad - Tatry airport is situated directly on the outskirts of the city of Poprad, just a few kilometers from the center. It is the highest-located airport for short and medium-range commercial airliners in Central Europe.

Letisko Poprad - Tatry was established in 1938 as an airfield as part of defense measures prior to World War II. In 1943, regular civil transport operation began here with the first commercial flight route Bratislava – Sliač – Poprad – Prešov. Currently, the airport is open year-round, seven days a week. In addition to scheduled flights, it is also used by non-scheduled charter flights with tourists and athletes, as well as private, business, and training flights. Its facilities are also available to the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, the local aeroclub, and a company conducting sightseeing flights.

Among the greatest advantages of this airport is undoubtedly its location. Thanks to its position, Letisko Poprad - Tatry represents the gateway to the region of Vysoké Tatry and Nízke Tatry. Furthermore, it is easily accessible directly from Poprad, as well as from the D1 highway. The intimate atmosphere of the airport attracts tourists and travelers who are apprehensive about large international airports. Parking options also present a huge advantage for tourists. The airport has a large parking lot directly on the premises. Naturally, local services also include a refreshment offer with a rich selection of drinks, sweets, and fast food. You will find it in the central, Schengen, and non-Schengen departure halls. If you need to buy additional gifts, souvenirs, tobacco products, and alcohol before departure, take advantage of the vendor stall in the non-Schengen departure hall.

When planning your trip abroad or holiday, you will certainly be pleased with the wide range of accommodation options near Letisko Poprad - Tatry. Are you returning late in the evening or flying out in the early morning hours? Spend the night in Poprad or the surrounding area, or combine your foreign trip with a pleasant weekend in the Tatras. Accommodation in Poprad will guaranteed not disappoint you with its offer. Guesthouses, villas, apartments, as well as tasteful cottages and chalets are available to visitors and tourists here. All this just a stone's throw away from a wide range of services and experiences in winter sports and summer hiking resorts. Located directly in Poprad is the tourist-sought water paradise AquaCity Poprad, as well as the popular Podtatranské múzeum, presenting visitors with a cross-section of the history of the Tatra region from its settlement to the present day. Or do you prefer hiking to the picturesque Popradské pleso lake over history? The options are truly broad and varied.

Medzinárodné letisko Košice is the second largest airport in Slovakia. It has an excellent location, as it is situated just 6 km from the center of Košice, in the Barca city district. The airport operates several regular direct flights, thanks to which you have the opportunity to visit more than 500 destinations with just one layover. The metropolis of Eastern Slovakia literally connects you to the whole world, and it is entirely up to you where you choose to go. The interest of new airlines in opening new routes and the number of passengers transported, which in 2018 exceeded a record 500 thousand passengers, prove that the airport is indeed a busy transport hub.

Aviation in Košice has a history spanning over a century. As early as 1906, a hot-air balloon took to the sky over the city for the first time, and four years later, local residents could admire three airplanes at the first aviation day in Krásna nad Hornádom (today's Košice city district Krásna). During the First Czechoslovak Republic, a military airport was built in the city, which later also served civil aircraft and sports pilots. From May 5, 1924, a regular route of Československé aerolínie began operating on the Košice – Bratislava – Praha line, which, with minor interruptions, functions to this day. Construction of the current airport in the Barca city district began in 1950 and joined the modern transport structures of Europe at that time. A longer runway and apron were built. Československé aerolínie also added a new direct route from Praha to Košice and back to the new airport, which became known to the public as the "Východoslovenský expres".

Over the years, the airport underwent several more renovations to comply with strict global standards. In 2004, a new modern terminal was finally opened, which in the following year was awarded the title Building of the Year 2005. The terminal building provides its passengers with extraordinary comfort both before departure and after arrival.

Since the airport provides both domestic and international air traffic, 24/7 passport and customs control is a matter of course. The terminal hall features generous space to handle up to 1,000 passengers per hour and also offers airline agency offices, a business lounge, a room for mothers with children, or a meditation room. In both the arrival and departure areas, you will find rich refreshment options in the form of a bistro or café. You can sample exquisite wines before departure in the wine bar, and last-minute gift shopping is taken care of in the duty-free shop. Naturally, short-term or long-term parking directly at the airport is also available.

Whether your trip is for business or you are heading on a vacation to an exotic destination, departing from Letisko Košice is a great idea. Enrich your travels with a visit to Košice as well, and find accommodation near Letisko Košice. You will be just a stone's throw away from the metropolis of the east, giving you time to see historical monuments or visit fine restaurants offering a rich selection of Tokaj wines from the nearby Tokaj region. Perhaps you will even decide to extend your stay, in which case we have great accommodation for you in the best apartments in Košice.