Prague Ruzyne Airport Information

Location:

Prague International Airport is located 10 km to the west of Prague’s Old Town.

Accessibility:

Prague International Airport is next to the main western bypass motorway and is easily accessible by car. There are no train or metro stations at the airport so travelling to/from here must be by car, bus or taxi.

From Prague airport to Prague centre:

By car: there are numerous car hire companies located just outside the main terminal building. However, if you book your hire car in advance you are likely to the best price. We can provide a very competitive quote by clicking here -  http://www.hotelraider.com/european-car-hire/

By taxi: many taxi companies are located in the terminal building waiting to grab you as you leave. Rates can vary and it can be hit or miss whether you get an honest driver or not. We can offer you a private taxi service direct to your hotel without any waiting, no price haggling and our driver is English speaking. Many people prefer knowing that their hotel taxi is sorted out in advance. Please click here to book - https://www.hotelraider.com/prague_taxi_transfer/

By bus: you can take the 119 bus from outside the airport direct to Dejvicka metro station. From here you can take the metro (Green line A) direct to Mustek (bottom of Wenceslas Square), Muzeum (top of Wenceslas Square), or change trains for Namesti Republiky or Florenc etc. Tickets can be purchased in the arrivals hall.

Express bus number 100 to Zličín metro station (Yellow line B) farther from the city centre.

Bus line AE (Airport Express) also provides nonstop service between Terminals North 1 & North 2 and the Holešovice train station every day, from 5.00 to 22.00 H in the interval of 30 minutes; special tariff: 45 CZK.

Travel time from Prague airport to Prague centre:

By car – 20 minutes

By bus & metro – 45 minutes

By taxi – 20 minutes

Terminals:

Most flights depart Ruzyně Airport from the North Terminals (North 1 and North 2). The South Terminals (South 1 and South 2) handle a few irregular flights, as well as VIP flights, special flights and small aircraft.

Restaurants & cafes:

There is a small self service restaurant between the arrivals & departure halls. They serve hot and cold food and drinks. You will also find Coffee Heaven near to terminal 2. Inside departures there are a handful of cafes and bars plus 1^st floor restaurants including self service & a sushi bar.

Czech Tax Free:

Every tourist who buys goods of a value exceeding CZK 2,500 in one purchase and takes them abroad within a period of 60 days is entitled to a VAT refund after obtaining a certificate from the customs office. You only need to fill in the refund form you receive from the border customs office, the Tax Authority or directly at selected shops. Make sure you have your form stamped by customs before you check in to leave the EU (at the same time you will be required to produce a receipt confirming the purchase of goods and present your purchases).

You can reclaim VAT directly in shops (either personally or through a person authorised by you) or through a mediation firm, eg, directly at Prague-Ruzyne Airport.

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