Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Václav Havel Airport Prague lies about 17 kilometres west of Prague city centre, in the Ruzyně district of the Czech Republic. It serves as the primary international gateway to the country and the largest airport in the Czech Republic. The airport opened in 1937, replacing the earlier Kbely aerodrome, and was renamed in 2012 in honour of the former Czech president.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Václav Havel Airport Prague lies about 17 kilometres west of Prague city centre, in the Ruzyně district of the Czech Republic. It serves as the primary international gateway to the country and the largest airport in the Czech Republic. The airport opened in 1937, replacing the earlier Kbely aerodrome, and was renamed in 2012 in honour of the former Czech president.
The airport operates two main passenger terminals: Terminal 1 handles flights to non-Schengen destinations, while Terminal 2 serves Schengen routes. A separate Terminal 3 is used for general aviation and private flights. The airfield has two intersecting runways, oriented roughly north-south and east-west. The airport operates around the clock, though night movements are restricted, and ongoing modernisation projects continue to expand capacity.
Overview
Václav Havel Airport Prague lies about 17 kilometres west of Prague city centre, in the Ruzyně district of the Czech Republic. It serves as the primary international gateway to the country and the largest airport in the Czech Republic. The airport opened in 1937, replacing the earlier Kbely aerodrome, and was renamed in 2012 in honour of the former Czech president.
Airlines
Czech Airlines historically used Prague as its main hub, and Smartwings now operates as the principal Czech-based carrier. The airport is also a focus city for several low-cost operators, including Ryanair and Wizz Air. Major European and international carriers serving Prague include Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines.
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FAQ
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague, Czech Republic (Europe), at coordinates 50.110°, 14.270°.
- Its IATA code is PRG and its ICAO code is LKPR.
- Vaclav Havel Airport Prague serves Prague, Czech Republic. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Vaclav Havel Airport Prague operates on Europe/Prague local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Vaclav Havel Airport Prague sits at latitude 50.110° and longitude 14.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from PRG. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for PRG is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from PRG on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 161 08, Czechia, the phone number is +420 220 111 888, the official website is http://www.prg.aero/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 4 other airports in Czech Republic. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.