Prague Travel Guide
Prague, Czechia
Prague is a city in Czechia (Europe), served by Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). It's known for Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Astronomical Clock. Typical shoulder-season months are May/Jun/Sep — illustrative general guidance based on the local climate pattern, not a guarantee of conditions in any given year; check a forecast closer to travel.
Country
Czechia
Region
Europe
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Known for
- Prague Castle
- Charles Bridge
- the Old Town Astronomical Clock
Flying to Prague
Cheapest confirmed fare into Prague: GBP 20.00, flying from Budapest. · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Serbia (JU), Austrian, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS, TAROM (RO)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 20.00–85.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti, Austrian, British Airways (BA), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 24.00–90.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: British Airways (BA), Condor Flugdienst (DE), Eurowings, ITA (AZ), Iberia (IB), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), SAS (SK), SWISS, easyJet (U2)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 33.00–117.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Austrian, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 34.00–92.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aegean Airlines (A3), Austrian, British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst (DE), Eurowings, ITA (AZ), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 34.00–170.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aegean Airlines (A3), Austrian, British Airways (BA), Eurowings, Iberia (IB), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 41.00–170.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Finnair (AY), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 41.00–93.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 41.00–112.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Austrian, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 43.00–130.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Baltic Corporation A/S (BT), Air Dolomiti, Austrian, Finnair (AY), Lufthansa (LH), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Norwegian Air Sweden, SAS (SK), SWISS
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 50.00–161.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Qatar Airways (QR), SWISS, TAROM (RO), Turkish Airlines (TK)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 51.00–153.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Austrian, British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, Iberia (IB), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 51.00–139.00 · Sample search, fares as of Oct 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
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Getting around
- the Prague Metro (3 lines)
- an extensive tram network
- buses
General transit options — not an exhaustive list; check local sources for current fares and schedules.
Good to know before you fly
- Prague's airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
- From Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), the fastest typical option into the centre is the bus (Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro) — around 30 min to central Prague (typical).
- Best time to fly: a continental climate — warm summers, cold winters (illustrative — general climate pattern, not a live forecast; conditions vary year to year).
- First-time tip: nonstop service isn't guaranteed on every route into Prague — check the real inbound routes below (carriers, nonstop vs connecting) before you book.
Entry & visa basics
Entry requirements (visa, passport validity, health or customs forms) depend on your nationality and where you're flying from, and change over time — they aren't listed here. Check Czechia's official government travel-advisory page and verify again close to departure; IATA's Travel Centre (linked below) is a useful starting point for passport/visa/health-entry lookups by nationality and destination.
Sources & further reading
- Wikivoyage: Prague· CC BY-SA
- OpenStreetMap· © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
- IATA Travel Centre — entry & visa requirements
Background resources for planning, shown under their own licenses — the guide above is our own original editorial, not reproduced from these sources.
Airports serving Prague
Popular routes to Prague
Frequently asked questions
Which airports serve Prague?
Prague is served by one airport: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
When's the best time to fly to Prague?
a continental climate — warm summers, cold winters. Typical shoulder-season months: May, Jun, Sep. This is illustrative general climate guidance, not a live forecast — conditions vary year to year.
How do I get from the airport to Prague center?
From Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), a typical option is the bus (Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro), around 30 minutes to central Prague (typical). Prague also has the Prague Metro (3 lines), an extensive tram network, buses.