Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Barca Airport (KSC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport.
Kosice is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from eight weekly Stansted Airport to Barca Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 17:35.
Leave enough time to make your STN to KSC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Kosice — and maybe even more of Slovakia if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Among carriers operating STN to KSC flights, Ryanair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between STN and KSC:
Vienna International Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Barca Airport (KSC)
At the moment, R 407 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Barca Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 827. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to KSC.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from STN to KSC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights leaving Stansted Airport, 64.73% touch down on time at their destination.
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Barca Airport (KSC)
If you have a late Stansted Airport to Barca Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near KSC:
Pick up a Barca Airport rental car and explore Kosice and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Wheego are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barca Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barca Airport (KSC) to central Kosice
Barca Airport to central Kosice has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Barca Airport (KSC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kosice in April.
The warmest month in Kosice is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Barca Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to KSC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Slovakia
You've done Kosice, now it's time to explore other parts of Slovakia. Journey about 306 kilometres west to Bratislava to check off its leading sights. From Bratislava Castle to Old Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Presov is another favourite destination in Slovakia and is around 32 kilometres north of Kosice. No trip is complete without experiencing Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.