Rome to Bratislava flights
Bratislava lies 783 km (487 mi) north-east of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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.
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| Rome | Bratislava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Slovakia |
| Population | 2.3 million | 423,737 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | BTS, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bratislava
Crossing from Italy into Slovakia: 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 Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
Arriving in Bratislava
Bratislava is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,466-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vienna International Airport (VIE, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. R. Štefánik Airport | BTS | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,466 ft | 436 ft |
| Vienna International Airport | VIE | 40 km (25 mi) | 11,811 ft | 600 ft |
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Staying in Bratislava
Our booking partner lists 1,108+ places to stay in Bratislava (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 749 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (455), and 14 are five-star. Across 529 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 433,062 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bratislava from Rome?
783 km (487 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Bratislava by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Bratislava?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rome to Bratislava flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS); Bratislava also has VIE.
What currency do I need in Bratislava?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Bratislava?
Our booking partner lists 1,108+ places to stay in Bratislava, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.