Poprad-Tatry Airport serves the High Tatras region, the highest mountain range in the Carpathians, Slovakia's principal hiking and skiing destination.
Located in Poprad, a departure point for the ski resorts of Štrbské Pleso and Tatranská Lomnica.
How to get to Poprad-Tatry Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TAT
Parking near Poprad-Tatry Airport
In front of the terminal is a parking area of reduced size.
Rates are consistent with the standards of a mountain tourist destination.
How to get to Poprad from TAT
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Poprad-Tatry Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, widely used to reach the High Tatras ski resorts.
For visitors arriving from the EU, a national driving license is sufficient, along with a passport and credit card.
Hotels near Poprad-Tatry Airport
Poprad city centre
By taxi about 10 minutes for 5 km from the airport; the city bus to the coach station runs sporadic services and the stop closest to the terminal is about 300 metres away, not very practical with luggage and flight times.
Best for: Those who want Poprad's centre and the AquaCity thermal baths without going too far from the airport, with a short, reliable transfer.
- A short, predictable transfer, useful even for the earliest morning flights
- AquaCity Poprad, the large thermal water park, is about 1 km from the centre and 5 minutes from the railway station
- The city bus to the airport is sparse and not designed for those travelling with suitcases
- To go up to the High Tatras you still need a second transfer from Poprad-Tatry station
Recommended hotels
- A-PARTMAN SK - Main Square - Private Parking - Mountain View - Top Floor - 82 m2 An 82 sqm penthouse on the top floor of a building on Námestie svätého Egídia, Poprad's main square, with views of the Tatra Mountains and private parking included. View availability
- A2 Severna Apartment, near City Center and High Tatras A 7-minute walk from Poprad-Tatry station, from which trains to the High Tatras depart; free private parking and its own kitchen in the heart of the city. View availability
Spišská Sobota
About 8 km from the airport, 15 minutes by taxi; from Poprad's modern centre another 10-15 minutes on foot or a short drive to the district's triangular square.
Best for: Those who prefer to sleep among the Renaissance houses of Poprad's historic quarter rather than in the modern centre, with AquaCity still within taxi reach.
- A triangular square with Renaissance burgher houses and the Gothic church of St George, among the best-preserved historic cores in Slovakia
- A quieter, more intimate district than Poprad's administrative centre
- Farther from the airport than Poprad's centre: a taxi is always needed, since there's no convenient bus stop
- Evening life is limited to a few traditional taverns, not the venues of the centre
Tatranská Štrba and the High Tatras
About 18 km from the airport, 25-30 minutes by car or with a private transfer; from Tatranská Štrba the historic rack railway reaches Štrbské Pleso in about 15 minutes, with regular departures from the village station.
Best for: Those who want to sleep at altitude right away next to the rack railway to Štrbské Pleso, accepting a longer transfer from the airport.
- A base right at the rack railway to Štrbské Pleso, without first having to pass through Poprad
- A quiet mountain area, away from the city traffic
- A longer transfer from the airport, almost always to be arranged in advance (taxi or private transfer, few public transport options)
- Few services in the village itself: for dinner or shopping you depend on nearby towns
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, of modest size, handles seasonal tourist traffic linked to winter skiing and summer hiking.
Those flying would do well to budget 2 hours in advance.
Map of Poprad-Tatry Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Poprad-Tatry the gateway to the High Tatras?
Yes, it's the main airport for reaching the highest mountain range in the Carpathians, a starting point for the ski resorts of Štrbské Pleso and Tatranská Lomnica.
Q. Is it easy to drive in winter on the road to the High Tatras ski resorts?
With caution: during the winter months the road to Štrbské Pleso and the other resorts can have snow and ice, so winter tyres or chains are often legally required in Slovakia during this period. Anyone renting a car at the airport should check the vehicle is equipped before setting off.
Q. Is there a railway station near the airport?
Yes, Poprad-Tatry station is reachable within a few minutes, with hourly trains to Košice and connections to the High Tatras.
Q. Does Poprad-Tatry have seasonal flights?
Yes, traffic is particularly tied to the winter ski season and summer hiking.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
