The city of Košice is the most economically powerful and is the natural centre not only of eastern Slovakia, but also in the cross-border region (covering parts of Hungary, Ukraine and Poland).

With a broad network of domestic and international companies, Košice is a city offering opportunities for work, development, and innovation. Major companies based here include:

• U.S. Steel Košice – 10,000 employees
• automotive Industry (Magna International, SWEP, Faurecia, Howe, U-Shin) – 15,000 employees
• Košice IT Valley (56 members including Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia, FPT, GlobalLogic, IBM) – 30,000 employees
• Volvo – soon to come

Another advantage of Košice Airport is its unique location, as there is no other international airport within a 2.5-hour radius, making it an ideal departure point for people from eastern Slovakia, northern Hungary, southern Poland, and Ukraine.

Košice Airport collaborates with international airlines, providing travelers with the option to fly to over 300 destinations with one stopover. Currently, the following airlines operate flights to and from Košice:

• Austrian Airlines (since 2002)
• LOT Polish Airlines (since 2006)
• Wizz Air (since 2013)
• Ryanair (since 2020)
• Swiss (since 2024)

The list of all destinations and flight frequencies can be found on the Destination Map page.

• Proximity to the city center/home
• Parking near terminals with lower fees
• Shorter wait times at check-in, security control, gates, or cafes
• Reduced time buffer required before departure
• Higher passenger volume ensures the stability of flight routes and supports their expansion
• Compact terminal where even your grandmother won’t get lost
• Friendly staff with extensive experience and a human approach