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Reviews guide · Updated 4 October 2026

Aviasales review: is it a good way to find flights to Slovakia?

Quick answerAviasalesFlexible travellers comparing dates and airports
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Type
Flight search engine
Tickets sold by
Airlines and partner agencies
Cost to search
Free
Best for
Comparing fares and dates

Aviasales is a flight search engine, not an airline or a ticket seller, and it is a sensible first stop when you want to compare fares into Bratislava, Vienna, Košice or Poprad. It works best as a price-checking tool: you find the cheapest option, then decide whether to book through the airline or through the partner agency that is offering it.

On its own site Aviasales says it does not sell tickets and only helps you find them. That one fact shapes everything below, because your contract, refund and customer service sit with whoever you finally book with.

Taply has not used this service. This review is based on the company's own site and public review platforms at the time of writing.

Top picks at a glance

1
AviasalesBest for price comparison
Check prices
2
Kiwi.comBest for mixed itineraries
Official site
3
Airline websitesBest for support
4
AirHelp for delays and cancellationsBest for protecting the trip
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Key takeaways

  • Aviasales compares fares but does not sell the ticket itself.
  • Check who the final seller is before you pay: airline or a partner agency.
  • Trustpilot shows few reviews and mixed experiences with partner sellers.
  • Useful for Bratislava, Vienna, Košice and Poprad comparisons.
  • Pair it with the airline site and a delay-compensation tool.

Flight search options for Slovakia, ranked

  1. Our top pick
    1

    Aviasales

    Best for price comparison

    Best for: Flexible travellers comparing dates and airports

    Aviasales searches many airlines and agencies at once and offers a low-price calendar, a low-price map, baggage information and price alerts. It is free to use and suits flexible travellers who want to see which day or which nearby airport is cheapest.

    • Free to search
    • Calendar and map views help with flexible dates
    • Shows many budget carriers
    • Price alerts
    • Does not sell tickets itself
    • Some offers come from third-party agencies
    • Support for a booking depends on the seller
    Compare flights on Aviasales
  2. 2

    Kiwi.com

    Best for mixed itineraries

    Best for: Budget routes with a change

    Kiwi.com is another flight search and booking site that can combine separate tickets, which can matter for budget routes into Central Europe. Compare it with Aviasales and always read the self-transfer warnings.

    • Can combine separate flights
    • Many budget airlines
    • Flexible search
    • Combined tickets carry self-transfer risk
    • Check baggage rules per leg
    Official website
  3. 3

    Airline websites

    Best for support

    Best for: Travellers who want simple after-sales support

    Booking directly with the airline keeps one company responsible for changes, refunds and delays. Check the airline's own site after you find a fare on a search engine, since the price is often the same.

    • One company to deal with
    • Clear baggage and change rules
    • Easier delay claims
    • Search one airline at a time
    • Sometimes slightly dearer
  4. 4

    AirHelp for delays and cancellations

    Best for protecting the trip

    Best for: Anyone with a delayed or cancelled flight

    AirHelp checks whether a delayed or cancelled flight may qualify for compensation under EU rules. It is not a flight search tool, but a useful backup whichever site you used to book.

    • Free eligibility check
    • Useful whatever you booked with
    • Fee on successful claims
    • Not every delay qualifies
    Check your claim with AirHelp

What Aviasales is and is not

Aviasales describes itself as a flight search service and states that it does not sell tickets. Its site shows a 2007 start date in the copyright line, and it earns money through partner relationships rather than by charging users to search. We could not verify the company's headquarters from its own pages, so we do not state one.

In practice you search, pick an offer, and are sent to an airline or a travel agency to pay. The page you land on shows the seller's name, which is the party you will deal with if something goes wrong.

How booking works step by step

Enter your origin and a Slovak airport, or leave dates flexible and use the calendar view. Sort by price, then open the filters for baggage, stops and airline.

  1. Search with flexible dates and compare Bratislava, Vienna and Košice. The airports are covered in airports in Slovakia.
  2. Open the offer and read who the seller is.
  3. Compare the same fare on the airline's own site.
  4. Check cabin bag and checked bag rules before paying.
  5. Save the confirmation and the seller's contact details.

Pricing and fees

Searching is free. The price you see is set by the seller, so look for add-ons such as payment fees, seat selection and baggage. A cheap fare that excludes a bag is often not cheaper than a slightly dearer fare that includes one. For wider budgeting see Slovakia travel cost.

What reviews say

At the time of writing, Trustpilot lists a small number of reviews for Aviasales and shows a low average, with the profile unclaimed by the company. Most negative reviews describe problems with partner agencies: tickets not delivered, unresponsive agency support and deductions from refunds. A few reviewers praised the clean layout and the number of budget airlines shown.

Treat that as a signal about partner sellers rather than about the search tool, and keep in mind that the sample is small. Check the current page before you book.

Is it right for a Slovakia trip?

For Slovakia the main benefit is comparing several entry points. Many visitors fly to Vienna and continue by road or rail, as described in Vienna Airport to Bratislava, while others use cheap flights to Bratislava. For the east, see flights to Košice and flights to Poprad-Tatry.

Our overview of all routes is in cheap flights to Slovakia, where Aviasales is our first search pick.

Tips to avoid problems

  • Prefer offers sold by the airline or a well-known seller.
  • Pay by card so you have chargeback options.
  • Do not book tight self-transfers.
  • Screenshot the fare conditions.
  • Add the booking to a delay-claim plan, see flight delay compensation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Aviasales sell flight tickets?

No. Its own site says it does not sell tickets and helps you find them. You pay an airline or a partner agency.

Is Aviasales free to use?

Yes, searching is free. The final price is set by the seller you book with.

Is Aviasales safe?

The search is safe to use, but experiences depend on the seller. Check who the seller is and compare with the airline's own price.

Can I use Aviasales for Bratislava and Košice?

Yes, you can search any airport it covers, including Bratislava, Vienna, Košice and Poprad-Tatry. Available routes change by season.

Who do I contact about a refund?

The seller named on your booking. If that is an agency, contact it first and keep records.

Photo: Bratislava Airport · ANDREJ NEUHERZ · CC BY-SA 3.0

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