Prague airport to the city in 2026

Václav Havel Airport (PRG) sits west of the city. In 2026 the options have not really changed, only the crowds and the expectations.

Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro, then the green line into the centre. Cheap and reliable, but hard work after a night flight with suitcases and children.

Taxi or app: comfortable when it works. After landing, with a SIM that is still waking up and a driver who speaks only Czech, it is less fun.

Private transfer: your driver waits in arrivals with a name sign, helps with the luggage and drives straight to the hotel. If the flight is late he can see it, and he does not charge you by the minute.

For anyone landing in the evening, that is the difference between starting a holiday and starting an argument.

Three ways from the airport into town

• Public transport. Bus 119 runs to Nádraží Veleslavín on the green metro line, and bus 100 runs to Zličín on the yellow line. From there you continue by metro into the centre. It is by far the cheapest option, and you need one ticket valid for the whole journey including the transfer. With two suitcases and a tired child, those two transfers feel different from how they look in an app.
• A taxi from the kerb. Possible, but this is where visitors sometimes pay several times a fair fare. If you do it, order through a known app so you see the price in advance.
• A pre-booked transfer. A driver waits in arrivals with a sign, the price is fixed before you land, and you go straight to your address. It costs more than the bus and is the calmest option after a flight.

The terminals

Václav Havel Airport has two main terminals. Terminal 1 handles non-Schengen flights, which includes flights from Israel and the UK. Terminal 2 handles Schengen flights. The two are connected on foot and the arrivals halls are on one level. Knowing which terminal you land at matters when agreeing a meeting point.

Night arrivals

Flights landing after midnight are a different story. The metro does not run all night, night buses require a change, and the taxi queue at that hour is unpleasant. This is exactly where a pre-booked transfer earns its cost: the driver checks the flight number, waits, and delivers you to the address with no price negotiation at three in the morning.

Money and exchange

The currency is the Czech koruna, not the euro. Exchange counters at the airport offer notably poor rates, so it is better to pay by card or withdraw from a major bank's ATM in town. Some booths in the city work with hidden commissions, and it is wise to avoid anywhere advertising zero commission on a large screen.

What to include when you book a transfer

• Flight number and date, so delays can be tracked.
• Number of passengers and pieces of luggage, including a pushchair if you have one.
• A child seat by age and weight, if needed.
• The exact Prague address, including the hotel name or the apartment entry code.
• A stop on the way, if you want a shop or an ATM before the hotel.