Karlovy Vary Airport serves the historic spa town, a renowned destination for European aristocracy in the 19th century, approximately 5 km from the center.
It has limited traffic, with seasonal international and charter connections, much frequented during the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
How to get to Karlovy Vary International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KLV
Parking near Karlovy Vary International Airport
Near the terminal is a parking area of limited size.
P1 (VIP, directly in front of the terminal): 968 CZK/week (8 days). P5 (about 50 meters from the terminal, requires reservation): 500 CZK/week. A completely free parking area is also available, with no reservation needed.
How to get to Karlovy Vary from KLV
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Karlovy Vary International Airport
Some car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the thermal region of Western Bohemia.
A driving license, passport, and credit card are required, as well as an International Driving Permit in most cases.
Hotels near Karlovy Vary International Airport
The spa centre, around the Vřídlo
The spa centre is the heart of the city, 4 km (8-15 minutes by taxi) from the airport; bus line 8 links the airport to the Tržnice terminal, a few minutes on foot from the colonnade area, in about 25 minutes.
Best for: Those who want the colonnades, the Vřídlo spring and the spa promenades just steps from their room, with a more modest budget than the grand historic resorts.
- The Vřídlo spring, the Mill Colonnade (Mlýnská kolonáda) and the spa promenades all within walking distance
- More affordable prices than the grand historic properties like Pupp or Imperial, while staying in the same area
- During treatment hours (7-11 and 15-18) the streets around the Vřídlo are crowded with guests carrying the typical porcelain spa-water cups
- The grand thermal facilities of some historic resorts (Pupp, Imperial) are not included at these simpler properties
Recommended hotels
- Alisa Hotel A historic building fully renovated in 2013, in the centre of the spa area: the Vřídlo, the Diana lookout tower and the Jelení skok rock are all within 500 metres; a private in-house sauna open every day. View availability
- A.Dalia A guesthouse in a building with a garden just steps from the Mill Colonnade, less than 1 km from the Vřídlo; simple rooms but very close to the spa, with parking and an airport transfer available for a fee on request. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
From check-in to gate takes about 5-10 minutes, thanks to the compact terminal structure.
Security checks are generally fast; it is still recommended to arrive at least 2 hours early, especially during the Film Festival.
Map of Karlovy Vary International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Karlovy Vary famous?
It's a historic spa town, a resort for the 19th-century European aristocracy, today also known for its International Film Festival, generally held in early July.
Q. When should you book for the Film Festival?
Well in advance: during the festival, flight connections increase and hotels fill up quickly.
Q. What to buy at Karlovy Vary's duty free?
Becherovka, the herbal liqueur born right here in town, and the spa wafers (Karlovarské oplatky), a local sweet specialty.
Q. How far is the spa district from the airport?
Estimates range between 4.5 km as the crow flies and 7-10 km by road: a 15-20 minute taxi transfer is a good rule of thumb.
Flight board
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