Pardubice Airport serves the eponymous city in Bohemia's eastern region, approximately 5 km from the historic center.
It has very limited traffic, predominantly charter, with the city known for its Renaissance historic center and the traditional Velká Pardubická horse race.
How to get to Pardubice Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to PED
Parking near Pardubice Airport
Within a short walking distance from the terminal is a small parking area.
There is no custodial staff but video surveillance is active; rates remain reasonable.
How to get to Pardubice from PED
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Pardubice Airport
Some local car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area.
A driving license, passport, and credit card are required; the IDP is generally required as well.
Hotels near Pardubice Airport
Dukla, next to the airport
Both properties are within 2 km of the terminal: by car or taxi it's under 5 minutes; for the city centre, 4 km further on, bus line 90 takes about 10 minutes.
Best for: Short stopovers and early morning departures, for travellers who prefer to stay within a couple of kilometres of the terminal.
- A few minutes' drive from check-in, handy for flying-school trips or an early charter
- Quiet residential area, with gardens and free parking at most properties
- No restaurants or bars within walking distance: dinner means heading towards the centre
- Small properties, best booked ahead on race or air-show weekends
Recommended hotels
- Luxury Apartmen by airport About 1 km from the terminal, with terrace, balcony and garden view; among the closest properties to the airport with verifiable reviews. View availability
- Apartmán Dukla In the Dukla neighbourhood, the same as the airport, about 1.8 km from the terminal; a small apartment with very few reviews but all very positive. View availability
Historic Centre
The centre is 4 km from the airport: 10 minutes by taxi or on bus line 90 to the main station, from which the historic centre is another ten minutes or so on foot.
Best for: For those who want Pernštýn Square, the Renaissance castle and the restaurants of the centre within walking distance.
- Pernštýn Square, the castle and the Green Gate within walking distance of the central apartments
- Restaurants, cafés and Tyršovy sady park a few minutes away, handy even for a short stay
- Very few proper hotels: the choice is almost entirely among private apartments
- Limited parking in the most central streets, except where the property offers it directly
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is very small, among the simplest in the German network, consistent with the airport's minimal traffic.
The recommended time before departure for flights is 1 hour.
Map of Pardubice Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does Pardubice have many flights?
No, traffic is very limited and mostly charter: always check the flight's operating status in advance.
Q. What to see in Pardubice?
The Renaissance old town and, for horse-racing fans, the traditional Velká pardubická race, one of the toughest steeplechases in Europe.
Q. Is Pardubice well connected to Prague?
The city's railway station (not directly linked to the airport) has good regional connections to Prague.
Q. Is English widely spoken in Pardubice?
Less so than in Prague: as a regional city with limited international tourism, English is spoken mostly by younger people and in the hotel sector, while elsewhere a few words of Czech or a translation app can come in handy.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights