Flights to Prague

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, with a compact historic centre on both banks of the Vltava river. Vaclav Havel Airport is about 12 km west of the centre and connects by bus and metro. The Czech Republic uses the koruna rather than the euro.

Airports: PRG
Currency: CZK
Passport needed: Yes
US cities with nonstops: 2

Fares to Prague

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Airports in Prague and getting into town

PRG

Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

7 miles (12 km) from the city centre. 17.8 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Time	Cost
Bus	Bus 59 to Nadrazi Veleslavin, then metro line A to the centre	about 30m	50 CZK (90-minute ticket)
Bus	Airport Express (AE) bus to Praha hlavni nadrazi (main railway station)	about 40m	–

Travel essentials for Prague

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

Check the official guidance

Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
Language: Czech
Plugs: Type C and E, 230 V
Time zone: Europe/Prague

When to visit Prague

April to May and September to October bring milder weather and fewer visitors than summer. Winter is cold and grey but has Christmas markets and lower hotel prices.

Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Average temperatures in Prague (°F)

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Month	Avg high	Avg low
Jan	39°F (4°C)	31°F (-1°C)
Feb	42°F (6°C)	32°F (0°C)
Mar	50°F (10°C)	37°F (3°C)
Apr	61°F (16°C)	44°F (7°C)
May	70°F (21°C)	52°F (11°C)
Jun	76°F (24°C)	59°F (15°C)
Jul	80°F (27°C)	62°F (17°C)
Aug	79°F (26°C)	61°F (16°C)
Sep	69°F (21°C)	54°F (12°C)
Oct	58°F (14°C)	46°F (8°C)
Nov	47°F (8°C)	39°F (4°C)
Dec	41°F (5°C)	33°F (1°C)

Tips for visiting Prague

A 90-minute public transport ticket costs 50 CZK and a 24-hour ticket costs 150 CZK; buy before boarding and validate paper tickets.
Regular public transport tickets are not valid on the Airport Express (AE) bus, which has its own fare.
Bus 59 from the airport reaches Nadrazi Veleslavin metro station in about 15 minutes, and the metro ride to the centre takes about 15 minutes.
Tickets can also be bought with the PID Litacka app or at machines in the metro.
Check that your accommodation has air conditioning if you visit in summer, as not all places do.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Prague?

Prague is served by Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). Vaclav Havel Airport Prague handled about 17.8 million passengers in 2025.

Do US citizens need a visa for Prague?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

When is the best time to visit Prague?

April to May and September to October bring milder weather and fewer visitors than summer. Winter is cold and grey but has Christmas markets and lower hotel prices.

How do I get from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to the city centre?

Bus 59 to Nadrazi Veleslavin, then metro line A to the centre, about 30 minutes, 50 CZK (90-minute ticket). Other options include airport express.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Prague?

Among the cities we cover, New York (about 0m) and Philadelphia (about 0m) have nonstop service to Prague as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Prague?

Prague uses the Czech koruna (CZK).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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