Why go
- City in Slovakia.
- Served by Prešov Air Base (POV).
History
Prešov is a city in eastern Slovakia. It is the seat of administrative Prešov Region and Šariš. With a population of approximately 85,000 for the city, and in total more than 100,000 with the urban area, it is the second-largest city in eastern Slovakia and the third-largest city in all of Slovakia, after the nearby city of Košice. It belongs to the Košice-Prešov agglomeration and is the natural cultural, economic, transport, and administrative center of the Prešov Region. It lends its name to the Eperjes-Tokaj Hill-Chain, which was considered the geographic entity on the first map of Hungary from 1528. There are many tourist attractions in Prešov, such as castles, pools, and the old town.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Czech Airlines OK (AT4, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bratislava, Prague
- Austrian Airlines OS (Fokker 100, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Delta Air Lines DL (AT4) · 1 route: Bratislava*
- Travel Service QS (AT4, ATR 72) · 1 route: Prague
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Prešov Air Base (POV); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Prešov, Slovakia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.