Why go
- City in Slovakia.
- Served by Uzhhorod International Airport (UDJ).
History
Košice is the largest city in eastern Slovakia. It is situated on the river Hornád at the eastern reaches of the Slovak Ore Mountains, near the border with Hungary and Ukraine. With a population of approximately 230,000, Košice is the second-largest city in Slovakia, after the capital Bratislava.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Czech Airlines OK (AT4, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bratislava, Prague
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Delta Air Lines DL (AT4) · 1 route: Bratislava*
- Travel Service QS (AT4, ATR 72) · 1 route: Prague
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Motor Sich M9 (A40) · 1 route: Kiev
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Uzhhorod International Airport (UDJ); 23 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KSC has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Bratislava, Prague, London, Vienna).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Košice, Slovakia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.