PRG Airport Transfer | Prague Václav Havel

Prague Václav Havel Airport (IATA: PRG) is the Czech Republic's international gateway and one of Central Europe's busiest airports. It lies 17 kilometres northwest of the Old Town and has no metro connection, which is exactly the gap that makes a private transfer useful here. Bus to metro then metro to the centre takes 40–55 minutes with a change, while a private transfer is 25–40 minutes door-to-door. A LocalsRide driver meets you in the arrivals hall with your name sign, at a price confirmed before you boarded.

Transfer Time and Distance from PRG

Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) is 25–35 minutes via the D7 and city roads. Malá Strana and the Prague Castle area are 25–35 minutes, Wenceslas Square 25–35 minutes, Vinohrady 30–40 minutes, and Holešovice 20–30 minutes. Brno is 2–2.5 hours via the D1 motorway, and Vienna is 2.5–3 hours via the D1 and A2.

PRG Terminal Guide

Terminal 1 handles non-Schengen international arrivals from the UK, transatlantic routes, the Middle East, and Asia. Terminal 2 handles Schengen arrivals, where most European flights land. Both terminals share the same campus with a short connector walkway. Confirm your terminal when booking so your driver waits at the correct arrivals exit.

Popular Routes from Prague Airport

The most-booked routes from PRG are airport to Old Town (Staré Město), to Malá Strana and the Prague Castle area, to Vinohrady and Žižkov, and to Prague 6 (Dejvice, Bubeneč). Long-distance favourites include the airport to Brno, Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, and Dresden.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best transport from Prague Airport to the city centre?

For solo travellers with one bag, bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro is cheap and reliable (35–45 minutes total to Old Town). For two or more passengers with luggage, or for hotel addresses in Malá Strana or Vinohrady, a private transfer is faster door-to-door and comparably priced per person.