Last year, Bratislava’s M. R. Štefánik Airport handled nearly two million passengers. (source: Bratislava airport)
Bratislava’s airport will see a flurry of new activity this summer as Ryanair adds five new routes to its schedule, bringing the total number of connections to 24. The announcement was made by Jason McGuinness, Ryanair’s commercial director, during a press briefing at the airport.
One of the standout additions is a direct link to the Polish port city of Gdańsk, a first for Slovakia-based travellers. Flights will operate three times a week starting April 1, as part of the airline’s summer timetable. Historically, Slovaks have shown limited interest in Poland’s Baltic coast, often deterred by the lack of direct connections and the region’s cooler climate. Last year, only 140,000 Slovaks visited Poland, spending an average of two nights. However, McGuinness hinted at the possibility of future routes, including a direct flight to Warsaw.
Two other new destinations are in Italy. Ryanair will reintroduce a Milan route, switching from Bergamo Airport to Malpensa, with flights six days a week, excluding Wednesdays. The second Italian addition is Bari, a gateway to southern Italy’s Adriatic coast.
From June, travellers can also look forward to flights to Zadar in Croatia and the Greek island of Skiathos, both operating twice weekly.
Last year, Bratislava’s M. R. Štefánik Airport handled nearly two million passengers, with Antalya, London, and Milan-Bergamo ranking as the top destinations. Beyond Ryanair, the airport serves seasonal carriers like Smartwings, offering flights to popular holiday spots such as Crete, Rhodes, and Mallorca. Meanwhile, Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines maintain year-round links to destinations, including Istanbul and London.
