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# Bratislava Airport Hits Record Passenger Growth

November 11, 2026 at 01:55 PM

> Bratislava Airport handled 389,568 passengers in October 2026, doubling its traffic as Wizz Air shifts operations from Vienna to Slovakia.

Bratislava Airport achieved its tenth consecutive record month in October 2026, handling 389,568 passengers. This represents a 100 percent increase compared to October 2025. From January to October 2026, the airport recorded a total of 4.08 million travelers.

The surge follows Wizz Air opening a base in the Slovakian capital and launching 30 new flight connections. Wizz Air is now the largest airline at Bratislava Airport. Meanwhile, the carrier withdrew from Vienna, where Ryanair also reduced its flight volume.

Regional politicians and industry leaders are now calling for the reduction or abolition of the Austrian flight tax, which generates 190 million euros. Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer faces pressure as traffic shifts from Vienna to the growing Slovak hub.


Fotó: Andrej Neuherz · Wikimedia · July 1, 2012

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