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Official NameSlovak Republic
Population5.5 million
CapitalBratislava
Country CodeSK
LanguageSlovak
Country Code (international calls)421

The flight time to Slovakia is approximately ---- hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Slovakia below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Slovakia.


Slovakia is a landlocked country in Central Europe and has a high-income economy. The country is bordered by Austria to the west, the Czech Republic to the northwest, Hungary to the south, Poland to the north and Ukraine to the east.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Slovakia

Things/Items Allowed into Slovakia

Passengers older than 17 years old and arriving from non-EU locations are allowed to bring without customs duty 200 individual cigarettes, 100 cigarillos (max. 3 grams each), 50 cigars, 250 grams of smoking tobacco or proportional assortment 1 liter of spirits over 22%, or non-denatured ethyl alcohol with more than 80% volume, 2 liters of spirits or aperitifs made of wine or similar beverages less than 22% volume, or sparkling wines or liquor wines, a proportional mix of these products; and in addition, 4 liters of wine or 16 liters of beer, medicines in proportion to the traveler's needs (for all passengers), and other goods (for air travelers), up to a total value of EUR 430 per adult or EUR 150 if aged under 15 years old. Passengers who purchased items within EU countries are allowed the free import of, 800 individual cigarettes, 400 cigarillos (max. 3 grams each), 200 cigars or 1 kilogram of smoking tobacco, 10 liters of spirits over 22%, 20 liters of alcoholic beverages less than 22%, 90 liters of wine (though no more than 60 liters of sparkling wine) or 110 liters of beer.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Slovakia

• Drugs • Arms • Weapons • Animals • Plants • Endangered Species • Poultry

Things/Items Forbidden into Slovakia

• Drugs • Arms • Weapons • Animals • Plants • Endangered Species • Poultry

Voice of Travelers to Slovakia

A trip to Slovakia

I bought my ticket through the Ryan Air Airlines and the services on board were fantastic. Slovakia is known for its amazing mountains including the Slovakia High Tatras mountain range along the border of northern Slovakia, Slovakia Rysy which is a mountain in the crest of the High Tatras, Slovakia Paradise which is a mountain range in east Slovakia, and Slovakia Low Tatras which is a mountain range in central Slovakia.In addition to mountain ranges, Slovakia is home to the Low Tatras National Park, a national park where you can enjoy fresh air and lots of greenery, the Demänovská Cave of Liberty, and Liptovská Mara reservoir.

attractions in Slovakia

When I visited Slovakia I was excited to see all of the attractions. I went to St. Apostle Altar in Church of St. Jacob Slovakia which is the largest wooden altar in the world, Slovakia Spiš Castle which is the largest castle complex in Europe, Slovakia Janko Kráľ Orchard which is one of the oldest public parks in Europe, Slovakia Ochtinská Aragonite Cave which is the only aragonite cave in Europe, Slovakia Dobšinská Ice Cave, Slovakia Botanic garden on Lomnický Peak which is the highest situated botanic garden in Central Europe, and the Slovakia Wooden Bridge in Kolárovo, which is the longest wooden bridge in Europe. Buy a ticket and have a chance to visit these attractions in Slovakia.

Slovakia Travel FAQs

Q. What is the climate like in Slovakia?

A. The climate and weather in Slovakia is seasonal. The summers are hot and humid while the winters are cold and there is heavy snowfall. Many visitors enjoy winter sports and visit Slovakia in the winter for skiing and snowboarding.

Q. What kind of accommodation is available in Slovakia?

A. There are hotels and hostels that all offer different kinds of accommodation in Slovakia. The hostels charge from 15 to 80 euro per night and the hotels cost from 65 euro per night (single) or 75 euro (double). Be sure to book your ticket and accommodation 2-4 months in advanced so as to find the best rates.

Slovakia - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toM. R. Štefánik Airport• London Stansted Airport • Václav Havel Airport Prague • Warsaw Chopin Airport • Kyiv International Airport etc

Airports handling direct flights toKošice International Airport• Warsaw Chopin Airport • Vienna International Airport etc

Flight Routes to Slovakia

You can buy a ticket for a direct flight to Slovakia from London through Ryan Air Airlines, from Prague through CSA Airlines, from Poland through Wizz Air Airlines, and from Vienna through Austrian Airlines. The M. R. Štefánik Airport and Kosice Airport are important gateways into the country.