M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava, Slovakia
Quick Facts
M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) is a Schengen Area airport in Bratislava, Slovakia. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport BTS
City Bratislava
Country Slovakia
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code BTS
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City Bratislava
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Country Slovakia
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Transit at M. R. Štefánik Airport
M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at M. R. Štefánik Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Slovakia.
Transit FAQs — M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS)
Do I need a visa to transit through M. R. Štefánik Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is M. R. Štefánik Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. M. R. Štefánik Airport is in Slovakia, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Bratislava during your layover.
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