Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barca Airport (KSC): what you need to know
The timezone in Kosice is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to KSC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and KSC include:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Frederic Chopin Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barca Airport (KSC)
Currently, Rs36,646 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs57,719. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to KSC, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LHR to KSC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Barca Airport (KSC)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KSC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Barca Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Wheego and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kosice and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Barca Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Barca Airport (KSC) to central Kosice
Barca Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Kosice. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barca Airport (KSC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kosice based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Barca Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kosice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to KSC in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of Slovakia
Bratislava is just one of the many cities in Slovakia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kosice. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bratislava Castle, Old Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral.
Around 32 kilometres north of Kosice, Presov is another essential stop in Slovakia. Start your sightseeing at Skatepark Prešov, Opustená nemocničná spaľovňan and 3D model historického Prešova.