KSC - Košice Airport
Kosice, Slovakia
IATA Code: KSC · Kosice, Slovakia
The airport code KSC is the IATA identifier for Košice Airport. You may also find it referred to as Kosice Airport (KSC).
Košice Airport (KSC) serves Kosice, Slovakia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
KSC is the IATA airport code for Košice Airport, located in Kosice, Slovakia. The airport is situated at coordinates 48.6631°N, 21.2411°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- KSC
- City
- Kosice
- Country
- Slovakia
- Timezone
- Europe/Bratislava
- Latitude
- 48.6631°
- Longitude
- 21.2411°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from KSC
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| UDJ - Uzhgorod | 75 km | $1,157 | $2/passenger |
| TAT - Poprad | 86 km | $1,327 | $3/passenger |
| DEB - Debrecen | 133 km | $2,052 | $4/passenger |
| SLD - Sliac | 155 km | $2,391 | $5/passenger |
| SUJ - Satu Mare | 162 km | $2,499 | $5/passenger |
| RZE - Rzeszow | 170 km | $2,623 | $5/passenger |
| KRK - Krakow | 189 km | $2,916 | $6/passenger |
| OMR - Oradea | 189 km | $2,916 | $6/passenger |
| BAY - Baia Mare | 200 km | $3,086 | $6/passenger |
| BUD - Budapest | 201 km | $3,101 | $6/passenger |
| ILZ - Žilina | 202 km | $3,116 | $6/passenger |
| LWO - Lvov | 235 km | $3,626 | $7/passenger |
| PZY - Piestany | 251 km | $3,872 | $8/passenger |
| IFO - Ivano-Frankivsk | 254 km | $3,919 | $8/passenger |
| KTW - Katowice | 255 km | $3,934 | $8/passenger |
| OSR - Ostrava | 255 km | $3,934 | $8/passenger |
| ARW - Arad | 276 km | $4,258 | $9/passenger |
| CLJ - Cluj-napoca | 278 km | $4,289 | $9/passenger |
| UHE - Kunovice | 281 km | $4,335 | $9/passenger |
| PRV - Prerov | 292 km | $4,505 | $9/passenger |
| BTS - Bratislava | 302 km | $4,659 | $9/passenger |
| RDO - RADOM | 303 km | $4,675 | $9/passenger |
| LUZ - Lublin | 305 km | $4,706 | $9/passenger |
| TSR - Timisoara | 317 km | $4,891 | $10/passenger |
| BRQ - Brno | 337 km | $5,199 | $10/passenger |
| TGM - Tirgu Mures | 341 km | $5,261 | $11/passenger |
| VIE - Vienna | 350 km | $5,400 | $11/passenger |
| CWC - Chernovtsk | 352 km | $5,431 | $11/passenger |
| TZR - Columbus | 355 km | $5,477 | $11/passenger |
| LCJ - Lodz | 365 km | $5,631 | $11/passenger |
| CSB - Caransebes | 369 km | $5,693 | $11/passenger |
| PEV - Pécs-Pogány | 373 km | $5,755 | $12/passenger |
| SOB - Sármellék | 376 km | $5,801 | $12/passenger |
| UCK - Lutsk | 379 km | $5,847 | $12/passenger |
| QND - Novi Sad | 380 km | $5,863 | $12/passenger |
| SBZ - Sibiu | 386 km | $5,955 | $12/passenger |
| WAW - Warsaw | 390 km | $6,017 | $12/passenger |
| SCV - Suceava | 394 km | $6,079 | $12/passenger |
| BXP - Biała Podlaska | 395 km | $6,094 | $12/passenger |
| OSI - Osijek | 401 km | $6,187 | $12/passenger |
| WRO - Wroclaw | 413 km | $6,372 | $13/passenger |
| RWN - Rivne | 414 km | $6,387 | $13/passenger |
| BJY - Batajnica | 421 km | $6,495 | $13/passenger |
| HMJ - Khmeinitskiy | 422 km | $6,511 | $13/passenger |
| WMI - Warsaw | 423 km | $6,526 | $13/passenger |
| PED - Pardubice | 426 km | $6,572 | $13/passenger |
| BQT - Brest | 427 km | $6,588 | $13/passenger |
| BEG - Belgrade | 433 km | $6,680 | $13/passenger |
| GRZ - Graz | 471 km | $7,267 | $15/passenger |
| MBX - Maribor | 482 km | $7,436 | $15/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your KSC Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from KSC
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Kosice
Kosice experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through KSC
As a European airport, KSC falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via KSC
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Košice Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from KSC
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to KSC are UDJ, TAT, DEB — consider these for potentially lower fares