Bolt (official airport partner from 1 Jul 2026) · 15–25 min
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
BRQ7.2
BTS8.2+1.0
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
BRQ6.4
BTS6.8+0.4
Food & retail
Best for
BRQ
Priority Pass holders on Ryanair / Smartwings banks when the lounge is openRyanair STN/AGP and seasonal BGY trafficSmartwings sun/leisure packages from Brno
Watch out for
BRQ
PP hours are linked to flights (2h before first–last flight) — not a fixed 24h stripPP: standard and premium alcohol both Extra Payment RequiredMax 3 guests per cardholder; under-2 free; access may be restricted
Amenities and tips
BRQ
Business Lounge (PP)Ryanair + Smartwings banksBus E76 + airport parking
Lounge hours linked to flights
Priority Pass: from 2 hours before the first flight until the last flight.
BRQ · South Moravia’s Tuřany gateway with **Ryanair** (STN/AGP + seasonal BGY) and **Smartwings** leisure banks — plus **Priority Pass Business Lounge** airside after security/passport, 1st floor next to Aviette Bar, hours linked to flights; bus E76 ~20 min to Brno.
BTS · Compact single-terminal Slovak capital gateway and Vienna’s budget overflow field: short walks, classic 100 ml security despite CT scanners, cheap bus 61 into Bratislava, and a small Menzies Pearl Lounge — strong on simplicity, light on food theatre.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
BRQ5.8
BTS5.8
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
BRQ7.0
BTS7.6+0.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
BRQ6.6
BTS7.0+0.4
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
BRQ6.8+0.5
BTS6.3
BTS
Ryanair/Wizz and other LCC departures from a walkable one-terminal fieldVienna catchment travellers who accept a coach hop instead of VIE faresPriority Pass holders who want a quiet 45–120 minute Pearl Lounge stopCity stays in Bratislava via DPB bus 61 to the main railway station
Many Smartwings routes are seasonal/charter — confirm live
No published MCT
BTS
Airport asks for ~2 hours early — 2025 record volumes still stretch LCC banks100 ml liquids limit remains even with CT scanners — no 2 L waiverNo rail at the terminal; Vienna/VIE needs a coach and a real time bufferAirside food is basic; landside or Old Town wins a proper mealDo not confuse BTS with VIE or the separate General Aviation Terminal
1st floor next to Aviette Bar
Airside after security and passport control; 1st floor beside Aviette Bar.
Alcohol Extra Payment on PP
PP lists standard and premium alcohol as Extra Payment Required.
BTS
Pearl LoungeLandside cafés before securityAirside cafés, bars and duty-freeFree terminal Wi-FiDPB bus 61 / N61 + Bolt pick-upPRM / special assistance
Arrive ~2 hours early — airport messaging is explicit
Plan ~2 hours; LCCs want online check-in; CT lanes still enforce 100 ml liquids — do not assume a 2 L waiver.
One terminal — Schengen vs non-Schengen after security
Single 2012 terminal; confirm Schengen vs non-Schengen before you settle — Pearl Lounge is airside 2F after security.
Landside cafés beat most airside options for a real bite
Compact LCC terminal food; landside or the city wins a real meal — lounge snacks help cardholders.
