Book Cheap Flights to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Václav Havel Airport Prague began operations in 1937 as Prague–Ruzyně Airport. A petition organised by one of the most famous Slovak film directors saw the airport renamed from Prague Ruzyně Airport to Václav Havel International Airport in 2012. It was named after Václav Havel, a statesman, writer, former dissident, and the 1st president of the Czech Republic.

Today, Václav Havel Airport Prague is a modern and spacious airport that offers flights to over 150 destinations in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Terminal 1 is used for international departures outside of the Schengen area, while Terminal 2 is used for flights within the Schengen area. The airport was used in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale.

With a multitude of restaurants and bars, waiting for flights is anything but unsatisfying at Václav Havel Airport Prague. Eateries range from juice joints, coffee shops, and beer bars, to French bakeries, fast food chains, and high-end restaurants.

Shops at Václav Havel Airport Prague include: books and magazines, gifts, souvenirs, cosmetics, jewellery, toys, electronics, fashion, lingerie, accessories, alcohol, tobacco, and travel essentials.

Services at Václav Havel Airport Prague include: VIP assistance, VIP Service Club CONTINENTAL, foreign exchange, insurance company, Vodafone, airport tours, baggage wrapping, information desks, travel agencies, and special assistance for disabled passengers.

Duty-free shopping is available in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Václav Havel Airport Prague. Please be aware of baggage restrictions and duty-free allowances at your destination.

Václav Havel Airport Prague departures terminal has several lounges, including the Raiffeisenbank Lounge, MasterCard Lounge, and two ERSTE Premier Lounges. Each offers a number of premium services and facilities to ensure a comfortable journey.

Václav Havel Airport Prague offers the following facilities: Rest & Fun Centers, ATMs, post office, conference rooms, photo booth, pharmacy, flower vending machine, baby rooms, showers, children’s corners, exhibitions, Wi-Fi, business halls, prayer room, airport museum, viewing terrace, and relaxation zone.

The following accommodation options are situated near Václav Havel Airport Prague:

Hotel Meritum

This 3-star suburban hotel is a 10-minute drive or 30-minute train ride from Václav Havel Airport Prague. Amenities include a restaurant and five bars, terrace and garden, seven meeting rooms, laundry service, a computer station, and daily housekeeping. Complimentary buffet breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi are included.

Holiday Inn Prague Airport

This 4-star hotel is conveniently situated next to Václav Havel Airport Prague. Some of its amenities include onsite car rental, roof top terrace, free airport shuttle bus, fitness centre, restaurant and bar, 24-hour business centre, and housekeeping. Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking is included.

Hilton Munich Airport

This fabulous 4-star hotel is ideally situated next to the terminal building. Amenities include restaurant and bar, 24-hour health club, childcare, airport shuttle bus, daily housekeeping, business centre, air conditioning, 24-hour front desk, and self-parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Foreign exchange can be purchased at a foreign exchange bureau up to 60 days before departing South Africa or purchased at the airport upon arrival.

Currency exchange offices are situated in the arrivals and departures areas of terminal 1 and terminal 2 at Václav Havel Airport Prague.

The following documents are required to purchase foreign currency:

• A valid passport

• Proof of travel arrangements (i.e. flight tickets)

• An original identity document (ID)

• Proof of residential address (i.e. utility bill or bank statement)

Václav Havel Airport Prague offers short and long-term parking. The following parking options are available: Express (P1 & P2), Comfort (PC), Smart (PA), Holiday (PD), and Economy (PB). Dedicated parking spaces are also available for disabled travellers and motorcycles.

Payments can be made by cash or debit/credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express) at self-service terminals. A free shuttle bus is available to get you from the parking lots to the terminals. Bookings can also be made online.