London, Essex to Bratislava (STN–BTS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR63
FR Ryanair
73H
6:00 AM
GMT
9:25 AM
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2314
FR Ryanair
73H
10:45 AM
GMT T1
2:10 PM
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2315
FR Ryanair
73H
7:05 PM
CET
8:30 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9304
FR Ryanair
73H
7:15 PM
CET
8:40 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR62
FR Ryanair
73H
7:20 PM
CET
8:45 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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London, Essex to Bratislava
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 794 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

STN–BTS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 794 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STN–BTS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 10 73H 2h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STN to BTS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STN to BTS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,020
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Bratislava from London, Essex

Nearby airports with service to M. R. Štefánik Airport.
Metric STN→BTS LTN→BTS
Distance from STN 26 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 10 7
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of STN with service to M. R. Štefánik Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Bratislava is 1 hour ahead of London, Essex.
STN: GMT · BTS: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 7:00 PM in Bratislava.
Distance & Flight Time
794 mi / 1,278 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Slovakia (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds. The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.

Direct flights from London to Bratislava (BTS) run about 2 hours 15 minutes on Ryanair and Wizz Air. Slovakia uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Bratislava is only 65 km from Vienna, so many travelers fly to Vienna (VIE) and take the bus or boat to Bratislava (1 hour). Vienna airport is actually closer to Bratislava's city center than Vienna's own city center. If driving, a highway vignette is required (EUR 17 for 10 days) from eznamka.sk or at border petrol stations.

STN–BTS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London, Essex to Bratislava route.
Route details
Distance794 mi / 1,278 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 11 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
Destination: BTS
IATA / ICAOBTS / LZIB
TimezoneEurope/Bratislava
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation436 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STN to BTS flights.
Nonstop flights from London Stansted Airport to M. R. Štefánik Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 794 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from STN to BTS. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FCO, OSL, DUB, EIN, WMI, PDV, SKG, FKB, IAD, ATH, BCN, AGP, SAW, CIA, ALC, BSL, MXP, KSC, MLA, ACE, LAX, NAP and SUF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bratislava is 1 hour ahead of London, Essex.
Yes, return flights from BTS to STN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from STN to BTS

London Stansted Airport (STN) and M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STN to BTS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STN to BTS ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 794 miles (1,278 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN).