Czech Republic
Getting there
FROM THE UK
As a capital city, Prague is well served by flights -
British Airways,
bmibaby,
easyJet,
Czech Airlines,
Jet2, Wizz
Air and Ryanair are just a
few of the airlines that fly to Prague’s Ruzyne Airport from
UK airports, including London, Manchester, Doncaster and
Bristol.
FROM THE US
Czech Airlines fly directly
from most major cities in the US including Los Angeles, New York,
Chicago, San Francisco and Washington.
Delta Air lines have direct flights
to Prague from New York JFK and Atlanta.
Alternatively, fly to any one of the major cities in Europe such as
London, Frankfurt or Paris and take one of the numerous flights
onward to Prague.
FROM EUROPE
There are a number of direct flights available from all over Europe
to Prague. For example,
Lufthansa,
germanwings and
Brussels Airlines all
have direct flights from Germany; Wizz
Air has direct flights from France. There are flights from
Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon and Milan with
easyJet.
FROM THE AIRPORT
Wheels are best for getting into the city (20km south-east of
Ruzyne Airport) - there is no direct train or underground route.
Catch one of the frequent express buses or cab it (fares from 600
Czech koruna=£12) (in 2009). All our partner hotels will
arrange an airport transfer for you - some even offer it on a
complimentary basis.
back to topGetting Around
PRAGUE
Prague is best seen on foot: the centre is compact enough to stroll
between sights and spy hidden gems down medieval side alleys.
For the footsore, public transport is simple but effective.
Investigate the 24 hour, 3 day, 7 day or 15 day multi-mode ticket
options if you are a sight-aholic (available from the information
offices in major metro stations). All tickets must be validated by
stamping them at the machines in buses, trams and on station
platforms. NB: You must buy an additional ticket if you’re
transporting luggage.
OUTSIDE THE CITY
If you are exploring Bohemia and Moravia, you will need a car. We
recommend
Holiday
Autos who are usually the cheapest. Bear in mind that some of
the roads are poorly signed and not as well maintained as in
western Europe.
When To Go
PRAGUE
Avoid crowds and heat exhaustion by booking late Spring or catching
the last rays in October. Both are busy times of year for festivals
and cultural events. If you fancy a Christmas break, wrap up warm
and take advantage of clear streets and off-season prices. What
could be more festive than being serenaded by musicians in the Old
Town Square beneath the huge Moldavian Christmas tree with a glass
of Medovina, a honey-infused mulled wine.
May-June: every year the Prague Spring International Music
Festival is a major date on the international classical music
scene. A wealth of world-class concerts championing home-grown
composers in venues throughout the city.
October: Four + Four Days in Motion (Annual Festival of
Theatre in Prague). An eight-day extravaganza of drama from around
the world staged in offbeat settings.