Minsk to Košice flights
Košice lies 724 km (450 mi) south-west of Minsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Minsk | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Slovakia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Nearest large airport | MSQ, 31 km out | KSC, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 220002–220141 | 040 12 |
Clocks in Košice are 1 h behind Minsk right now, so a 1 h 41 min journey lands only 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Belarus into Slovakia: money changes from the Belarusian ruble to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Airports at each end
Leaving Minsk
Minsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minsk National Airport (MSQ), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Košice
Košice is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Košice International Airport (KSC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Košice International Airport (regional) | KSC | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,171 ft | 755 ft |
| Poprad-Tatry Airport (regional) | TAT | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,530 ft | 2,356 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Minsk?
724 km (450 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Minsk.
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Košice by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk and Košice?
Košice is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bratislava against Europe/Minsk).
Which airports are used for Minsk to Košice flights?
Typically Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Košice International Airport (KSC); Košice also has TAT.
What currency do I need in Košice?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.