Václav Havel Prague Airport
Václav Havel Prague Airport is a modern and spacious international airport located on the northwest edge of Prague. It is about 17 kilometres north of the city. This airport forms the central artery into the city and region. It provides access to Prague’s renowned culture, business, sports, and everyday life.
This airport was formerly known as the Prague-Ruzyně. It was officially renamed the Václav Havel Airport Prague in October 2012. It draws its name from the country’s first post-Velvet Revolution president, Václav Havel, who served as president of Czechoslovakia and then of the Czech Republic.
All international flights, including many of Europe’s best-known air carriers, arrive at this airport. This reflects the city’s importance as a cultural, scientific, and business centre.
Prague Airport arrivals and departures and much additional information are displayed on the airport website: www.prg.aero. The site is available in multiple languages, including English.
There is no other civil airport in Prague; however, Prague has three smaller airports and several landing areas for helicopters. These are located at airports and in hospital compounds. Václav Havel Airport Prague is a hub for Czech Airlines and a base for Travel Service Airlines, including its subsidiary, Smart Wings.
The journey from the airport to the city centre takes 25-30 minutes by taxi or one hour by public transport. The airport has modern facilities, offering passenger comfort like other EU airports.
The building also includes conference rooms and other spaces. Some examples are rooms for VIP and business clients. There are also spaces for those travelling with children and other needs. Overall, Prague Airport is a comfortable, clean and logical place to use. Visitors discover it is easy to find their way around.
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