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GETTING TO PRAGUE

Prague is located right at the heart of Europe journey times can be off-putting. Prague is
and enjoys good transport connections well served by international railways, but
with the rest of the continent. There are as this is a popular means of getting to
direct flights every day from most of Prague trains tend to get booked up early,
Europe’s major cities and, via Delta especially in the summer. The main train
Airlines and ČSA, from selected cities in station (Hlavní nádraží) is close to Wenceslas
the USA. There are no direct flights from Square and the city centre and, except for
Australia, however. International coach the airport, other major points of arrival are
transport is efficient and inexpensive, but also fairly central.
Travelling by Air cities in the UK; Ryanair also
Prague has good flight flies direct to Brno, Czechia’s
connections to most major second city. Smart Wings,
European cities. More than Wizz Air and German Wings
40 international airlines fly to are popular budget carriers
Prague’s Václav Havel Airport that connect Prague to
(Letiště Václava Havla). If you are destinations in the rest of
travelling from the United States, Europe. Booking online or by
Delta Airlines operates a limited phone as early as possible will
number of non-stop flights from get you the best prices from
Atlanta and New York. There are these budget airlines, and Czech Airlines plane coming in to land
no Australian or New Zealand taking only cabin luggage
carriers flying direct to Prague, keeps the price down too. rise again). Students and regular
although you can fly British APEX (advanced purchase) business travellers may be able
Airways with a stop in London. tickets can be a cheap option, to get discounts at any time of
Other major airlines include but they have stringent year. Children under two who
KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, conditions attached to them. do not occupy a separate seat
Emirates and Czech Airlines These include having to book usually pay 10 per cent of the
(ČSA). It takes about 1 hour your ticket at least a month in adult fare. If you do get a cheap
and 50 minutes to fly from advance and severe penalties deal, ensure that you will get a
London to Prague, and about if you cancel your flight. refund if your travel agent goes
9 hours from the east coast If you ring well in advance, out of business.
of North America. airlines will quote you the
standard fare, but the price may Prague Airport
be lowered nearer the time if
Tickets and Fares
seats remain unsold – this is Prague’s only international
Prague has become increa- rarely the case in the summer airport is at Ruzyně, 15 km
singly popular with budget months, however, as Prague is (9 miles) northwest of the city
carriers, both as a hub and such a popular destination. You centre. The airport is modern,
a destination. Both easyJet may get a better deal in winter clean, efficient and functional.
and Jet2.com fly regularly (except over the Christmas and It offers all that you would
between Prague and several New Year period when prices expect from an international
airport: ATMs and 24-hour
exchange facilities; car rental
offices; a duty-free shop;
a post office and a left-
luggage office.
The airport was thoroughly
modernized at the start of the
millennium, including the
addition of a new terminal.
Terminal 1 is used for
intercontinental flights,
including those to the UK,
North America, the Middle
East, Africa and Asia. All
domestic flights and flights
to destinations within the
EU and other Schengen
Departures board in Terminal 2 at Prague Airport countries are served by

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