Prague Airport, Ruzyne (all international flights arrive here), is located 17km from the city centre and has all the modern amenities you would expect of a European airport. The journey from airport to city centre takes around 20 - 25 minutes, or around 55 minutes by public transport.


At arrivals

  you will find the tourist information desk where you can get any information and help from friendly staff, who all speak English and German. We recommend you take a free city map. There are also other desks in the airport where you can arrange a rental car or book a hotel. You can also exchange your money for Czech koruna (at TRAVELEX, open 24hr) or withdraw money at an ATM. It is best not to exchange money or cash travellers cheques at the airport as the commission is very high, however if you decide to do so here don't be afraid to ask staff to lower the commission for you, more often than not they will agree. If you wish to you can leave your luggage in the airport store, they charge 40 CZK for one piece of luggage for 24 hours. This is ideal if you are just stopping over in Prague and is open 24 hours. Airport Hotel Marriot (4 stars) and Hotel Tranzit (4 stars) are near to the Terminal, and provides the option of accommodation directly at the airport. The airport also has restaurants, VIP lounges, conference and congress rooms, several travel and accommodation agencies and a post office.

Getting to the city

If you don't have a lot of luggage take the No 119 bus from the airport to Dejvická metro station. From there, take the main A-line into city-centre stations. There are also other buses (No.100, No.254 and No.179) but no. 119 is most convenience. You must buy a ticket before travelling at the arrivals lobby, at ticket machines or at the newsagents. If you take the No.119 or No.254 bus (every 15 to 20 minutes, journey take about 25min) you should get off at the last stop called Dejvicka where you can transfer to the metro (subway) line A. In just a few metro stops and you will be in the city centre. When buying 26 CZK ticket for public transport you will receive a transferable ticket allowing you to travel for a 90 minute period. Note that if you are carrying any large pieces of luggage i.e. a backpack or suitcase you will need to purchase an additional ½ price ticket. You can also take the No.100. bus which will take you from the airport to Zlicin – the underground terminal stop of the yellow line (B) that leads to the town centre (Mustek station). If travelling in the night, catch a night bus No 510 (between midnight and 3.30) from Prague airport to the tram-bound at Divoka Sarka, then go by a tram No 51 to Dejvicka metro station or further to the city centre (Namesti Republiky or Wenceslas Square). Alternatively there is a taxi rank and private shuttles which take you directly to the city from Prague airport. Be aware that Prague taxi drivers, though less than before, may try to rip of tourists. Save money and book comfort and reliable private airport taxi transfer before you go! We advise you negotiate a price before you get in. You can expect to pay around 600 CZK from the airport to a city centre (up to 1000 CZK if your hotel is a bit far in Prague). Taxi drivers don’t usually speak great English, but they should be able to understand you. Airport taxies also accept credit cards (there might be a surcharge though). Cedaz cheap minibus operates just outside arrivals and you can get a ticket from the driver straight to the city for 120 CZK. Vans run from the airport (6 am – 9 pm) to Namesti Republiky every 30 minutes and back between 5.30 am and 9.30 pm.

AE (AIRPORT EXPRESS BUS) - For the fastest direct transportation to the train station, we recommend the AE buses, whose arrivals at the train station are timed to match the departures/arrivals of all SuperCity, EuroCity and InterCity trains leaving from the Main Train Station (Hlavní nádraží. These trains used to leave from Nádraží Holešovice. From Terminal 1 / Terminal 2 -> Dejvická (transfer to Metro Line A) -> Masarykovo nádraží (transfer to Metro Line B) -> Hlavní nádraží (transfer to Metro Line C). Travel time to Dejvická stop approximately 20 min., to Hlavní nádraží approximately 50 min. Special fare: CZK 30.00 to Dejvicka, CZK 50.00 to Main Train Station (Hlavní nádraží).

As Prague is quickly becoming the top tourist destination in the EU, now serving tens of millions tourists each year, Prague’s airport and inbound flights are increasing all the time. This was also one of reasons why new terminal 2 was opened this year allowing to server additional 4 million passengers every year. Special assistance for disabled passengers you can order by buying a flight ticket or at check-in desk. Prague Airport website - or phone (tel. +420-220111111) - www.pragueairport.co.uk

Terminal 2

By launching Terminal 2, Prague Airport has made a significant step in the effort to modernize its facilities, offer seamless handling and increase the transport capacity of the airport, which is becoming one of the major air hubs in Central and Eastern Europe. This terminal allowes Prague Airport to handle another up to 4 million passengers a year. More planned investment linked to this terminal will help channel more visitors to Prague and double the number of passengers to around 20 million a year roughly over the next 10 years.


Self service check-in at Prague Airport

Prague Airport Ruzyne develops and improves it services with a new check-in system which fasten passenger clearance, enabled by new self-service check in kiosks. Selected airline companies including British Airways and Swiss Air, Air France KLM, Easy Jet and CSA offer this service to their clients. These kiosks are intended for travellers who do not want to waste their time by counters. At the time of writing there were 8 kiosks of this kind at Ruzyne airport. Passengers willing to use this self-service check-in will need electronically issued ticket with a magnetic stripe containing all necessary information (flight details, credit card number, personal data etc.) The machine will load all information and help the check-in. These kiosks will check-in passengers without reservation as well. Similar system works at some other airports around Europe and is being used by 10-15% of all passengers.

Airlines

Czech Airlines is county national airline which operates direct scheduled flights to Prague from Britain, mainland Europe and North America. If you fly from London, expect 2hrs flight time. Other international carriers that fly into Prague include EasyJet, British Airways, Alitalia, KLM, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines SAS, Air France and many others.