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Václav Havel Airport Prague to Prague — Transport Guide 2026

Prague Airport (PRG) is 17 km west of central Prague. No direct metro line. Fastest way in: Airport Express bus to Náměstí Republiky (~30 min). Regular Bus 119 + Metro combination is cheapest.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
Bus 119 + Metro A (CZK 40 ~ $1.80)
Fastest
Airport Express to Central Station — 30 min

Every transport option compared

Airport Express (AE) Bus

bus · Best for: Direct to Central Station
Cost
CZK 100 (~$4.50)
Time
30-35 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Terminates at Praha Hlavní Nádraží (Central Station).

Bus 119 + Metro A

bus · Best for: Cheapest
Cost
CZK 40 (~$1.80)
Time
35-45 min
Frequency
Every 5-15 min
Take Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín, then Metro Line A to city.

AAA Radiotaxi (official)

taxi · Best for: Reliable + safe
Cost
CZK 600-800 (~$28-37)
Time
25-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Bolt / Uber

ride share · Best for: App-based + cheaper
Cost
CZK 400-700 (~$18-32)
Time
25-40 min
Frequency
On-demand

Scam warning

Unlicensed taxi drivers at Prague Airport have overcharged tourists CZK 2,000-4,000. ONLY use AAA Radiotaxi (yellow), Fix or the taxi rank stand — NEVER accept "helpful" drivers approaching you inside.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Prague (PRG)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Václav Havel Airport Prague from Prague?
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is 17 km from Prague city centre.
What is the cheapest way from PRG to Prague?
Bus 119 + Metro A (CZK 40 ~ $1.80)
What is the fastest way from PRG to Prague?
Airport Express to Central Station — 30 min