Prague is known as the "City of Towers" because there are more than 1,000 of them. Prague Castle, an ancient fortress and castle on the banks of the Vltava River, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest ancient castle and the largest presidential residence in the world. Prague is also home to the world's narrowest house, only 225 cm wide. To get from the city centre to Vaclav Havel airport you can take a bus, rent a car or use a private transfer.
How do I get to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague from city centre by bus?
Airport Express buses leave from Prague Central Station for Václav Havel Airport every day. Flights are available from 5.30am to 9pm, every half hour. The journey from Prague city centre to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport takes 35-40 minutes, during rush hour it can take up to 50 minutes. The average ticket price is 60 CZK (2.25 EUR). Tickets can be purchased from the driver at the entrance (for cash).
A useful bonus: you can carry your luggage for free on Airport Express buses.
Another affordable option for travelling from downtown Prague to Václav Havel Airport is to take city buses 100 and 119. Buses No. 119 leave from the bus stop at the Nadraží Veleslavín underground station (green line, A) every 10-15 minutes. The cost to get to Vaclav Havel Airport is €2. The journey takes 30-35 minutes.
Buses 100 to Vaclav Havel Airport leave from the stop at Zlicin Metro Station (line B). The interval is 15-20 minutes and the ticket price is 2 €.
Both buses stop at terminals T1 and T2 of Prague Airport. You can buy the ticket from the driver for cash. A detailed bus route map is available here.
Rent a car to go to Vaclav Havel Airport
There are a large number of car rental companies in central Prague: Navi Cars, Car Love Car Rental, OneTwoGo and others. The minimum term of a car rental is 24 hours, the prices start from EUR 20. The requirements for the driver: age 21+, one year of driving experience, international driving license and passport. You can book a car for a trip to Vaclav Havel Airport in advance: through the websites of the above mentioned rental companies.
Planning to rent a car from Prague to Vaclav Havel airport? Be prepared for the fact that in addition to the rental fee you will have to pay a security deposit on your card for using the car. It is proportional to the class of the vehicle and is refunded to the card after the car is returned.
Taxis and private transfers to Prague Airport
Private taxi service AtoB https://atobtransfer.com/czech-republic/ helps you to transfer from Prague centre to Vaclav Havel airport quickly and comfortably. Our fleet offers a choice of car classes: sedans, minivans and exclusive limousines are available. The price of a taxi to Prague airport https://atobtransfer.com/czech-republic/taxi-transfers-from-prague-airport-to-city-centre/ is fixed. All necessary taxes are already included.
We'll pick you up at the arrivals area without delay: we track the board at Vaclav Havel airport online. And if your flight is delayed, we will wait 1 hour for free. For a small extra fee you can order an extra wait service.
All our transfer service drivers are RTA certified, they speak English and have a strict dress code. You will know your chauffeur at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague by the nameplate in his hands.
Compare advantages:
- Transport - Buses, Timetabl - 5.30-21.00, Price - from 2 euros, Travel time - from 35 min, Comfort +++.
- Transport - Car hire, Timetable - 24/7, Price - from €20, Travel time - 15 minutes, Comfort ++++.
- Transport - Atob shuttle service, Timetable - 24/7, Price - depends on the vehicle class, Travel time - 15 minutes, Comfort +++++.
Q&A
How far is Václav Havel airport from Prague city centre?
The distance from Prague city centre to Vaclav Havel Airport is 20 km. In moderate traffic, the journey by car takes 15-20 minutes.
How do I book a private transfer from Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport?
You need to choose a private car from our website at least 24 hours before your arrival and provide your contact details. We will send a booking confirmation to your e-mail address.
Can I reschedule my reservation?
Yes, you can do so via our website or by phone - by contacting the Russian speaking call centre of Atob.