Ruzyne Prague International Airport (PRG)

I travelled to Ruzyne Prague International Airport, which is an average size airport about 10-12 miles from the centre of Prague. On landing at the sirport, it is a bit difficult at first to locate things like bus stops and the bus in to the city centre, but once you find the correct bus (119) it is a 25 mins journey costing just 29 Czech Korunas (£1) which takes you to the edge of the tube system. The cost of the ticket includes the tube and trams provided that your jorney is less than 75 minutes in total. Avoid the taxi's which cost about 1200 Czech Koruns (£24) and much more expensive. The airport has a number of cafes and ...

Twice in September last year we had to fly to and from Prague, using Czech Airlines between the UK and Cyprus. The first time we had a seven hour stopover at the Ruzyne Airport, and had considered going out to see the city itself; however when we arrived, four things mitigated against this: 1) It was only 5.30am, and we were told that nothing much would open in the city until 9.30 or later 2) Our hand luggage was fairly heavy, and we couldn't find anywhere to leave it 3) We were all incredibly tired 4) It was apparently three degrees Celcius outside! So having decided not to go out, we were faced with several hours in the ...

It's been quite a while since I passed through Prague's Ruzyne airport. I went to Prague in 1996. I'm sure the airport has changed a bit since then. But I was impressed at the time so I felt I'd just like to give the airport a thumbs up on dooyoo. Feel free to add your comments! I'm sure some of you out there have been there more recently and can give a more up to date report. The airport is located in the Ruzyne district, approximately 12km from the city centre. There is very good local transport to get to and from the airport. There are local taxis but we found the best way into the city was on the bus services. Cedaz buses run ...