04 October 2006

Prague, Czech Republic

Ruzyne airport (PRG)
The airport is 7 miles (11km) west of Prague
Flying time from London: 2 hours (650 miles)
Ruzyne airport web site


Airport maps
Multimap, Google Maps (with satellite photo), Mapquest, airport terminal map

Buses
Cedaz minibus shuttles leave regularly for the city centre; they can drop passengers off at hotels throughout the city. Public buses have regular services to all areas of Prague and are cheaper, but can be confusing unless you know the city well. From the airport, take bus 119 to Dejvicka and then the A (green) metro line to central Prague. Cost is CZK 20, travel time is usually about 30 minutes. A personal guide to using public transport in Prague.
Prague Metro
Operates daily from 05:00 to midnight. Trains run approximately every 2 to 3 minutes during rush hour, every 4 to 10 minutes during off-peak hours.
Tickets must be purchased before boarding the bus/tram, or before entering the Metro system, and must be marked ‘valid’ in the validation appliance. Metro map.
Taxis
Taxis are available, travel time to or from the city centre is 20-30 minutes (can be an hour or even longer depending on traffic). Easyjet has recommended booking via SMS Taxi: +420 257 257257. Fare should be about CZK 400. Prague Airport Shuttle also has a good reputation and reasonable rates. 1-3 people CZK 700, 4-5 people CZK1,000. Private car transfers to the city centre or other area destinations (not cheap, but may make sense if you have several people, need help, or have lots of luggage) may be pre-booked online at: Airport Transfer Service, World Airport Transfers
Ruzyne airport on Wikipedia

Prague and Czech Republic
Departure tax: None
Country code: +420
Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK). UK£1.00 is worth about 40 Czech Koruna... today's exchange rate.
Time: Czech time is always one hour ahead of UK time, winter and summer.
Czech Republic on Wikipedia
Prague accommodation recommendations (Tripadvisor)
Prague on Wikipedia
Prague weather, climate
Prague
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