Václav Havel Airport Prague Guide

The smartest way to reach the center is the public transport network. In 2024, the city replaced the old 119 bus with Trolleybus 59. These 24.7-meter Škoda-Solaris machines are massive. They hold 180 people and have plenty of room for your bags. They run every 3 to 10 minutes and drop you at Nádraží Veleslavín on Metro Line A in about 15 minutes. From there, the underground trains get you to Staroměstská (Old Town) in another 15 minutes. Grab a ticket on the PID Lítačka app for 46 CZK. If you buy a paper one for 50 CZK, remember to stamp it immediately. Do not forget this or you'll face a heavy fine.

If you're heading straight to the Main Railway Station (Praha hlavní nádraží), the Airport Express (AE) bus is an option. It runs every 15 to 30 minutes, but it's not the bargain it used to be. The fare jumped to 200 CZK (around 8 EUR) in early 2026. Standard transit tickets don't work here. For groups, it's usually better to just grab an Uber. The airport has an official deal with Uber Airport now. This means you get a fixed price and don't have to worry about rigged meters. Expect to pay between 700 and 900 CZK for a ride to the center. Just follow the signs to the P1 and P2 Express lots directly outside the exits.

Terminal 1 is for non-Schengen arrivals, while Terminal 2 handles the European traffic. The big news for 2026 is the security tech in Terminal 2. Thanks to those new CT scanners, you don't have to strip your laptop out of your bag. You can even bring two liters of liquids through. Terminal 1 is still stuck with the old 100ml limit, so expect slightly slower lines there during the morning rush. If you're visiting in a few years, things get even better. A 28 billion CZK rail project should link the airport to Masarykovo nádraží by 2030. That'll mean a 25-minute train ride every ten minutes.

Don't waste your money on the generic terminal cafes. Go to Restaurace Runway on the first floor of Terminal 1 Arrivals instead. It's a 24/7 self-service spot where you can eat real Czech food. You'll find things like slow-cooked pork cheeks for under 12 EUR. If you need to kill time, Terminal 2 has a 24-hour Left Luggage office that charges about 100 CZK a day for small bags. Also, check out the Billa supermarket in Terminal 2. They charge normal street prices for snacks and drinks. It's the best place to grab a bottle of local spirits before you fly out.