Getting to and around Prague and Czech

By Air

• Prague (Ruzyne airport)

Prague’s airport is the largest airport in the Czech Republic with direct flights to more than 100 destinations. A great many international airlines, as well as some low-cost airlines mentioned below, fly to/from Prague

• Brno (Turany Airport) provides regular flights:

Munich - Brno and back (one flight a day, except Saturday)

London Stansted - Brno and back (one flight a day and some holiday flights)

Flights to Brno are operated by the following airlines: Ryanair, Cirrus Airlines, Czech Airlines, Bulgarian Air Charter, Hemus Air, Karthago Airlines, Montenegro Airlines, Nouvelair, Tunis Air, Aegean Airlines.

• Ostrava (Airport) provides regular flights to Vienna and back (several flights every day and some holiday flights) through Czech Airlines,

• Karlovy Vary

Flights to Moscow and back (three times a week) are operated by Czech Airlines and AEROFLOT with flights from some other destinations during the summertime.

International Airlines operating flights to and from Czech Republic

Regular airlines:

• Czech Airlines – reservations and sales, phone: +420 239 007 007, inquiries into departures and arrivals, phone +420 239 007 575.

• Lufthansa, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways etc.

Low-cost airlines:

• BmiBaby (to/from Prague),

• Condor (to/from Prague),

• Easyjet (to/from Prague),

• Flybaboo (to/from Prague),

• Germanwings (to/from Prague),

• Jet2 (to/from Prague),

• Norwegian A.S. (to/from Prague),

• Ryanair (to/from Brno only)

• Smartwings (to/from Prague, Brno, Ostrava)

• SkyEurope (to/from Prague),

• Sterling (to/from Prague),

• Thomsonfly (to/from Prague).

Transfer from Prague Ruzyne Airport by TAXI

If you prefer a different means of transport, you can use taxi cabs (for example AAA taxi) or mini-buses. The airport shuttle mini-bus costs 90 CZK per person and drops you off at Namesti Republiky. A frequently used transport company which provides regular shuttle services is Cedaz s.r.o. (at 30 min. intervals from 5:30 to 21:30).

There are several large, reliable radio taxi companies in Prague with English-speaking operators, for example:

AAA Taxi phone: 14014, +420 222 333 222

Halotaxi phone: +420 602 177 292

Profitaxi phone: +420 844 700 800

Fares for taxi service in the district of Prague: max. 28 CZK/km, max. 6 CZK/1min waiting, base rate: max. 40 CZK. The price from the airport to the center of Prague is about 500 CZK.

It is generally preferable to call a taxi on the phone rather than finding one on the street. Every taxi car must be given a registration number and the driver must have his license in a visible place. Also the pricelist must be placed so that the passenger can clearly see it. Please make sure that the driver starts the meter at the beginning of the journey, and, upon arrival at the destination, that the driver gives you a printed receipt of payment.

Non-Regular Minibus Service private transport to any destination in Prague, in the Czech Republic and in Europe - the service runs 24-hour a day, fares are calculated on a contractual basis, contact: phone/fax: +420 220 114 286 or +420 220 114 296.

Transfer from the Prague Ruzyne Airport by Public Transport

To transfer from Ruzyne Airport Prague to the centre of Prague you can use public bus No.119 (to Dejvicka Metro Station), No.100 (to Zlicin Metro Station) and No.179 (to Nove Butovice Metro Station). These buses stop in front of the arrival/departure hall of the airport, and run at 10 to 15 min. intervals between 4:25 and 22:40.

Transfer from Prague Ruzyne Airport by limousine service

Should you need something a little more special, use a limousine service such as that provided by the company SEDOP. They offer 24-hour services, and you can order by phone, sms or e-mail.

Getting around Prague and the Czech Republic

The transportation network in the Czech Republic is quite extensive and very reliable and allows for quick and easy travel throughout the entire country.

By Air

You can travel by air between the cities of Brno, Ostrava and Prague.

• Prague-Brno: every day at 12 a.m.and 10 p.m., Sat-only 12 a.m.

• Brno-Prague: every day at 5:30 and 14:55, San-only 14:55

• Prague-Ostrava: every day several flights operated by Czech Airlines

Car rental

Car rental companies:

Hertz

Alimex

Sixt

A-Rent Car

All cars rented from Czech car rental companies should come with the annual sticker already affixed.

You must carry your driving license, an international driver’s license, a vehicle registration card and an ownership certificate or rental agreement at all times.

Road distances from Prague to some of the cities in the Czech Republic

For distances between other cities in the Czech Republic, click here.

Accomodation in Prague

Through this reservation system for accommodation and travel services, you can find, book and pay for accommodation in hotels or apartments (and other products and services) in Prague or in the Czech Republic.

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