Václav Havel Airport Prague is the main airport of the Czech Republic, located approximately 17 km west of the historic city center.
It is among the busiest airports in Central Europe, home base for Smartwings and an important regional connection hub.
How to get to Ruzyně International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to PRG
Parking near Ruzyně International Airport
The multi-story parking managed by the airport is located in front of the terminal.
Hourly rate from 80 CZK; booking online in advance offers long-term rates from 1,090 CZK for 8 days.
How to get to Prague from PRG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Ruzyně International Airport
The desks of the main car rental operators are located near arrivals.
Bringing a driving license, passport, and credit card is standard; the IDP is usually requested as well.
Hotels near Ruzyně International Airport
Old Town (Staré Město)
From the Old Town to the main station (Hlavní nádraží) it's 10-15 minutes on foot or one metro stop; from there the Airport Express takes 30-45 minutes to the airport. By taxi, the direct transfer is 25-30 minutes.
Best for: For those who want Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the historic centre's bars and restaurants within walking distance, with good connections to the station for the Airport Express.
- Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the astronomical clock within walking distance of the area's hotels
- Náměstí Republiky station (metro line B) a few minutes from several hotels, handy for getting around the city
- No direct connection to the airport from the heart of the Old Town: you need to reach the central station first, or call a taxi
- Very touristy central streets, with bars and loud groups until late in high season
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Prague Old Town About 0.8 km (9-11 minutes on foot) from Old Town Square, on the edge of the district, near the Palladium shopping centre; 303 Art Deco-style rooms with pool and fitness centre. View availability
- Clarion Hotel Prague Old Town On a quiet street on the north side of the Old Town, about 700 metres from the main square and 200 metres from Náměstí Republiky metro station (line B); 90 rooms plus 3 suites. View availability
- NH Collection Prague Carlo IV Former headquarters of an 1890 bank on Senovážné náměstí, on the border between the Old Town and the New Town: 5 minutes on foot from the central station and 10 from Old Town Square; the hotel bar occupies the bank's former vault. View availability
Wenceslas Square and the New Town
The central station (Hlavní nádraží) is 10 minutes on foot from both hotels; from there the Airport Express reaches the airport in 30-45 minutes. By taxi, the direct transfer is about 25-30 minutes.
Best for: For those who want to stay close to the Wenceslas Square shopping boulevard and the central station, with a good balance between city life and airport connections.
- Wenceslas Square, the National Museum and the New Town's theatres a few minutes on foot
- Close to the central station, handy both for the Airport Express and for trains to the rest of the country
- Wenceslas Square's boulevard is busy and very touristy, with noisy nightclubs at weekends
- Less picturesque area than the Old Town: the architecture is mostly twentieth-century
Recommended hotels
- Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square On Kateřinská street, about 900 metres from Wenceslas Square; indoor pool, sauna and fitness centre shared with the adjacent Ibis, useful for anyone staying more than one night. View availability
- Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square Right next to the Novotel on the same street, about 5 minutes on foot from Wenceslas Square; the cheaper option, with paid access to the Novotel's pool and sauna. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
Two main terminals (T1 for non-Schengen flights, T2 for Schengen), connected by internal pedestrian paths. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to walk from check-in to the gate.
Security checks can lengthen during summer peak hours: for international flights, it is recommended to arrive at least 2-3 hours early.
Map of Ruzyně International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Bus+metro or taxi to central Prague — which is better?
The bus+metro (lines 119/100 to the metro network, or the Airport Express straight to the main station) is cheaper and avoids traffic; an official taxi is more convenient with heavy luggage, but avoid unofficial drivers who approach you unprompted.
Q. Does the Czech Republic use the euro?
No, it's one of the few EU countries to keep its own currency, the Czech koruna (CZK): cards are nonetheless widely accepted.
Q. Do you need a visa for the Czech Republic?
No, for EU citizens and most Western nationalities: the country is a full Schengen member, with tourist stays of up to 90 days for non-EU visitors.
Q. What to buy at Prague's duty free?
Czech beer in gift packs, among the world's most celebrated brewing traditions, Bohemian crystal, and Becherovka, the local herbal liqueur.
Flight board
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