Prague Airport – Ruzyně – is the biggest airport in the Czech Republic, this spacious and modern international airport is located on the northwest edge of Prague and around 17km west of the city centre. It was opened on April 5, 1937 and has more than 50 carriers connect the Czech capital Prague to over 120 destinations worldwide and all international flights arrive here. Prague Airport Ruzyně is operated by the Czech Airports Authority, a state enterprise.
Prague Ruzyně Airport is the busiest one within the new European Union member states and has around 12 million passengers per year and in 2005 and 2007 it was voted by Skytrax best airport in Central and Eastern Europe.
In arrival lobby there are the tourist information desks which function NONSTOP assisting you regarding airport or getting around in English and German languages. If you need to exchange money, there is a bank branch, ATMs and several exchange offices at the airport. The Prague airport has also restaurants, shops duty free, A conference room (seating 12) and a press room (seating 35) are available at the VIP facilities in the North Terminal, Wireless Internet access available in the lounges, several travel and accommodation agencies and a post office located in the corridor connecting Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Passengers in the public and transit areas of Terminals 1 and 2 can eat in restaurant, bars and cafes. Travelers can choose from 70 shops at the airport, including gift shops and duty-free shops. There is a 24-hour health, First Aid and sanitary service and pharmacy is also available. Car parking facilities are available for short- and long-term parking near Terminals 1, 2 and 3, a multi-storey car park and parking for coaches. Some Prague hotels provide discounts or facilities in transportation from the airport.Travelers who have problems with luggage can go to lost property offices located in the Arrivals area or find an oversized baggage shipping service and a baggage wrapping service in the lobby.
Prague airport Terminals are divided by:
Terminal “NORTH 1″ (Czech: Terminál Sever 1) includes all domestic, non-Schengen, and inter-continental flights to the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America (USA, Canada), Middle-East, Africa and Asia
Terminal “NORTH 2″ (Czech: Terminál Sever 2) was opened after rebuilding works on January 17, 2006 for flights within the EU Schengen Agreement member countries and other European destinations.
In the both terminals North 1 and 2 the arrival hall and departure hall are next to each other, on the same level.
Terminal South 1 (Terminal Jih 1) includes VIP, private flights and Charter flights for official State visits or prominent occasions.
Terminal South 2 (Terminal Jih 2) was opened in 1997 and also includes VIP, private flights and Charter flights for Official State visits or prominent occasions.
After you get off your flight in Prague airport, you have several options how to get place where you will stay in Prague:
• public transportation,
• taxi,
• a shuttle company,
• a pickup previously arranged with your hotel
Public transport is served by buses:
Line 119 to the Dejvická Metro Station
Line 100 to the Zličín Metro Station
Line 179 to the Nové Butovice Metro Station (via the stop Divoká Šárka)
Special line AE (also disabled access) – Airport Express to Dejvická and the Holešovice Railway Station (operation 5.00 – 22.00, traffic interval 30 minutes)
A taxi rank and private shuttles take you directly to the city from Prague airport. However Prague taxi drivers may try to rip of tourists. Average price is around 600 CZK (24 EUR) from the airport to a city centre.