Košice Airport serves Slovakia's second-largest city by population, in the country's eastern part, with a well-preserved Gothic historic centre.
From November 2025, a direct air connection with Bratislava has been restored after six years.
How to get to Košice Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KSC
Parking near Košice Airport
Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-level parking structure.
The cost is consistent with what you would expect in this area.
How to get to Košice from KSC
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Košice Airport
Only some rental brands have a counter at arrival.
A driving license, passport, and credit card are required; EU citizens do not need an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Košice Airport
Historic centre (Hlavná ulica)
Bus line 23 to the station in 15-20 minutes, but running only once an hour on weekdays; taxi in 10-15 minutes for 7 km, about €25 with the airport's official partner.
Best for: Those who want St Elizabeth's Cathedral and the pedestrian streets of the centre within walking distance, accepting the sparse bus or a taxi to the airport.
- St Elizabeth's Cathedral, the easternmost of Europe's great Gothic cathedrals, and Hlavná ulica within walking distance
- Lively by day, with cafés and restaurants all along the main street
- Bus 23 to the airport is sparse, especially on weekends: outside its hours only a taxi is left
- The pedestrian streets of the centre are busy and noisy during rush hour
Recommended hotels
- DoubleTree By Hilton Košice The first DoubleTree in Eastern Europe, right at the start of Hlavná ulica, the old town's main pedestrian street; indoor gym and wellness centre. View availability
- AH Radnica Apartment in a new building just steps from the town hall, in the heart of the old town; reserved free parking and private security. View availability
- Quiet Courtyard Apartment - Košice Old Town Apartment with kitchen and washing machine in a quiet inner courtyard on Alžbetina street, just 3 minutes' walk from St Elizabeth's Cathedral. View availability
Near the airport
About 6 km from the airport, 5 minutes by car or taxi; the city bus stop for the centre is a minute's walk from the apartment, with a ride of about 10 minutes.
Best for: Short layovers and departures hard to cover with bus 23, when a transfer of just a few minutes to the historic centre is preferable.
- A shorter, more predictable transfer than the centre, useful for flights with inconvenient times
- City bus stop right outside the door, handy even without your own car
- A residential district of Košice II, without the restaurants and life of the historic centre
- A bus or taxi is still needed to reach Hlavná ulica and the cathedral
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, the country's second hub, manages domestic flights and some European routes.
Before flights, it is wise to arrive with a 2.5-hour buffer.
Map of Košice Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Košice connected to Bratislava by air?
Yes, since November 2025 a direct connection has resumed after six years of interruption, with a flight of under an hour.
Q. Does Košice have an interesting historic centre?
Yes, with well-preserved Gothic architecture, among the most distinctive in eastern Slovakia.
Q. Was Košice European Capital of Culture?
Yes, in 2013, the first city in what is now eastern Slovakia to receive this title: the year left behind several renovated cultural spaces, in addition to the already solid Gothic architectural heritage of the historic centre.
Q. Is Košice the second city of Slovakia?
Yes, by population, located in the eastern part of the country.
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