Prague Airport Transfer Guide
🇨🇿 Prague Václav Havel (PRG) — Updated 2026
Prague Václav Havel (PRG) is 17 km west of the city centre — 25-40 minutes by road. There's no train link, only bus 119 (40 CZK ≈ €1.60) connecting to metro Line A at Nádraží Veleslavín. Prague airport taxis have a long history of overcharging tourists, so pre-booked transfers (€25-45) — fixed price, English driver, name-sign meet-and-greet — are particularly worth it here.
17 km from city centre (Old Town)
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- Flight tracking — delay-aware pickup
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- Cars, vans, minibuses for 1–8 passengers
via Welcome Pickups · PRG
Prague airport transfer options compared
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups (pre-booked) | €25–45 | 25–40 min | Meet-and-greet, English driver, fixed fare. |
| Kiwitaxi (pre-booked) | €23–42 | 25–40 min | Marketplace, instant quote. |
| AAA Radiotaxi (official airport partner) | ~700 CZK (€28) | 25–40 min | Fixed contract rate. Only honest taxi at PRG. |
| Bolt / Uber | €15–28 | 25–40 min | Pickup at upper level (departures), not arrivals. |
| Bus 119 + Metro A | €1.60 | 45–60 min | Cheapest. Bus to Veleslavín + metro to centre. |
| Airport Express bus AE | €4 (100 CZK) | 35 min to Hlavní nádraží | Direct to main station. |
Top destinations from PRG
Old Town / Charles Bridge
Tourist centre, 30-45 min in traffic.
New Town / Wenceslas Square
Modern centre, 25-40 min.
Malá Strana / Castle
Hill district, 30-45 min — narrow access.
Hlavní nádraží (rail)
Main station, 25-35 min.
Karlovy Vary (spa town)
130 km west, 90-110 min.
Booking tips for Prague
- → Avoid unofficial taxis at PRG arrivals — known overcharging. Use AAA Radiotaxi rank or pre-book
- → Castle / Malá Strana drop: driver may stop at edge of pedestrian zone, 100-200m walk to hotel
- → For Karlovy Vary or Český Krumlov day-trips: pre-book transfer with hourly rate or fixed return
- → Cash and card both accepted by pre-booked drivers — confirm at booking which they prefer
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- Flight tracking — delay-aware pickup
- Fixed price · no surge · free cancellation
- Cars, vans, minibuses for 1–8 passengers
via Kiwitaxi · PRG
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FAQ
Why are PRG taxis a problem?+
PRG has had a long-standing issue with unofficial / "private" taxi operators at arrivals overcharging tourists 2-3x the metered fare. The official partner AAA Radiotaxi has a designated rank (clearly signed) with fixed rates around 700 CZK to centre. To avoid any negotiation stress: pre-booked transfer (Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi) — driver meets you with name sign, fixed price agreed at booking.
Bolt or Uber from PRG?+
Both work at PRG but pickup is at the upper level (departures) — not arrivals — due to a court ruling protecting taxi operators. Add 10-15 min to walk up + find the car. Cheaper than transfer (€15-28 vs €25-45) but no flight tracking + no meet-and-greet.
Bus 119 + metro from PRG?+
Bus 119 (40 CZK ≈ €1.60) runs every 5-10 min from PRG to Nádraží Veleslavín, where you transfer to metro Line A to reach the centre. Total 45-60 min door-to-door with a metro change. Solo + light luggage: fine. Family + heavy luggage + cobblestone streets onward: transfer.
PRG to Castle area transfer?+
Malá Strana + Castle hotels are uphill on cobblestones with limited car access. Pre-booked driver knows nearest drop points (usually 50-200m walk to hotel). Confirm at booking which side of the Castle (Lesser Town vs Hradčany) — affects approach route.
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