Václav Havel Prague Airport

Czech Airlines at Prague Airport

Václav Havel Prague Airport is a modern and spacious international airport located on the northwest edge of Prague. It is about 17 kilometres north of the city. This airport forms the central artery into the city and region. It provides access to Prague’s renowned culture, business, sports, and everyday life.

This airport was formerly known as the Prague-Ruzyně. It was officially renamed the Václav Havel Airport Prague in October 2012. It draws its name from the country’s first post-Velvet Revolution president, Václav Havel, who served as president of Czechoslovakia and then of the Czech Republic.

All international flights, including many of Europe’s best-known air carriers, arrive at this airport. This reflects the city’s importance as a cultural, scientific, and business centre.

Prague Airport arrivals and departures and much additional information are displayed on the airport website: www.prg.aero. The site is available in multiple languages, including English.

There is no other civil airport in Prague; however, Prague has three smaller airports and several landing areas for helicopters. These are located at airports and in hospital compounds. Václav Havel Airport Prague is a hub for Czech Airlines and a base for Travel Service Airlines, including its subsidiary, Smart Wings.

The journey from the airport to the city centre takes 25-30 minutes by taxi or one hour by public transport. The airport has modern facilities, offering passenger comfort like other EU airports.

The building also includes conference rooms and other spaces. Some examples are rooms for VIP and business clients. There are also spaces for those travelling with children and other needs. Overall, Prague Airport is a comfortable, clean and logical place to use. Visitors discover it is easy to find their way around.

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Tips for Travellers

  • Currently, there is no direct train or metro connection to the airport. However, several public transport trolleybus routes link the airport with two different underground stations. It takes roughly 25 minutes to reach the nearest metro station, Nádraží Veleslavín (Line A).

  • Getting from the airport is possible by public bus, shuttle or taxi service. The distance from the city centre to the airport is 20 kilometres (around 30 minutes).

  • According to the passenger complaints and online reviews, taxi drivers use a new trick to rip off customers. Instead of using the direct and shortest route from the airport, they are taking the highway bypass to inflate their fares. Such trips to the city centre could cost about twice as much as the direct route via Evorpska highway. To avoid such surprises, pre-book your taxi online or tell the driver your preferred route.

  • There are three terminals. UK flights arrive and depart from Terminal 1 (with passport control) and flights from Schengen-zone countries from Terminal 2 (without passport control).

  • Use the ATMs in the arrivals hall to draw out Czech crowns rather than changing money at the airport, as bureau de change outlets tend to be overpriced.

  • There is a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and shops at the airport, though most are rather high-priced. Some cheap fast-food chains (Subway, KFC, Burger King) and a Billa supermarket can be found in the public areas at arrivals.

  • All areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are covered by free Wi-Fi hotspots.

  • The airport also offers special services. In the transit area of Terminal 1, you can also visit the Oratory, which is designed to ensure that passengers can meditate and relax. On hot days, you might appreciate showers located at both terminals.

  • Use this general information and helpful tips to make your experience at Václav Havel Airport Prague rewarding, enjoyable, and convenient. Each year, thousands of travellers make it a point to visit here for both business and pleasure.

Airport News

Drama at Václav Havel Airport: Plane Hits Runway with Tail During Landing

14/05/2025|Comments Off on Drama at Václav Havel Airport: Plane Hits Runway with Tail During Landing

Passengers aboard Turkish Airlines flight TK1771 from Istanbul experienced dramatic moments on the afternoon of Saturday, May 10, at Prague's Václav Havel Airport. During landing on runway 12, the aircraft unexpectedly struck the runway with [...]

Condor Offers Two Daily Flights from Prague to Frankfurt

13/05/2025|Comments Off on Condor Offers Two Daily Flights from Prague to Frankfurt

Great news for Czech travelers! Starting May 1, 2025, German airline Condor will offer two daily flights connecting Prague's Václav Havel Airport directly to Frankfurt, one of Europe's largest transportation hubs. This expanded service significantly [...]

Prague Airport Rail Update

08/05/2025|Comments Off on Prague Airport Rail Update

Prague's planned rail connection to Václav Havel Airport reached an important milestone, with the key Bubny–Výstaviště segment set to open on August 1, after two years of intensive construction costing CZK 5.6 billion. The new [...]

Prague Airport Is Not Provincial, but Questions Remain Over Growth Strategy

06/05/2025|Comments Off on Prague Airport Is Not Provincial, but Questions Remain Over Growth Strategy

Recent criticism has suggested Prague Airport lags behind regional competitors like Warsaw and Budapest. Jiří Pos, Chairman of Prague Airport, strongly contests this claim, emphasizing that the airport stands on solid foundations, boasts clear strategic [...]

Why Do Czechs Prefer Flying from Vienna, Dresden or Warsaw Over Prague Airport?

06/05/2025|Comments Off on Why Do Czechs Prefer Flying from Vienna, Dresden or Warsaw Over Prague Airport?

When Czech travellers plan their holidays or business trips abroad, the first airport they consider often isn't their home gateway, Václav Havel Airport Prague, but rather Vienna, Warsaw, Dresden, or even Berlin. The principal motivation [...]

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Prague Airport’s Smart Economic Strategies Propel EBITDA Growth by CZK 1.2 Billion Compared to Last Year!

24/04/2025|Comments Off on Prague Airport’s Smart Economic Strategies Propel EBITDA Growth by CZK 1.2 Billion Compared to Last Year!

In 2024, Prague Airport recorded an EBITDA of CZK 4.3 billion. This was an increase of CZK 1.2 billion compared to the previous year, signifying improved operational results. Additionally, the company noted a net profit [...]

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