Which airport should I fly into for Nitra?

For long-haul and international flights, Gyor-Per International Airport (QGY) is the main gateway near Nitra. The closest airport, Piestany Airport (PZY), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Nitra?

The nearest is about 25 mi (40 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Nitra?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Nitra

The closest airports to Nitra, SK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Nitra, SK is Piestany Airport (PZY), about 25 mi (40 km) away — roughly 48 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Gyor-Per International Airport (QGY).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PZY	Piestany AirportPiestany, Slovakia	25 mi / 40 km	48 min	Regional
BTS	M. R. Stefanik AirportBratislava, Slovakia	41 mi / 66 km	1 hr 14 min	Regional
QGY	Gyor-Per International AirportGyor, Hungary	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 min	International
SLD	Sliac AirportSliac, Slovakia	53 mi / 86 km	1 hr 36 min	Regional
UHE	Kunovice AirportUherske Hradiste, Czech Republic	58 mi / 93 km	1 hr 44 min	Regional
ILZ	Zilina AirportZilina, Slovakia	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
VIE	Vienna International AirportVienna, Austria	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 7 min	International
GTW	Holesov AirportHolesov, Czech Republic	73 mi / 118 km	1 hr 42 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Piestany Airport (PZY) is the most convenient at about 25 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Gyor-Per International Airport (QGY) (49 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Nitra. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PZY.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PZY saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Nitra is Piestany Airport (PZY), about 25 mi (40 km) away — roughly 48 min by road.