Astana, Tallinn, Florence, and Verona are the new destinations Prague Airport is adding to the direct connection network operated under the summer flight schedule, the effect of which commences on the last day of March. A total of 68 carriers will offer services to 167 destinations. New connections to popular holiday destinations, such as Brindisi, Izmir, La Palma, and Ponta Delgada, will also be launched. In terms of the number of destinations and carriers, Prague Airport will reach almost 90 percent of the offer of the 2019 record year. Additional increases in the number of flight frequencies on more than thirty routes have also been scheduled. Prague Airport will handle up to 93 flights to London a week and 59 connections to Antalya. Passengers will be able to choose from up to 57 flights to Paris, up to 54 flights to Amsterdam, and 40 weekly connections to Milan. A higher number of connections will also be operated on direct routes to destinations such as Barcelona, Oslo, Marseille, and Copenhagen. More Capacity A significant increase in the number of flights (10 times a week) and the seat capacity offered will also be seen on the regular connection of Qatar Airways thanks...
Ten months after the first ride from Brussels to Berlin, European Sleeper introduces new stops in Dresden, Bad Schandau, and Prague. The train will then connect four countries and four European capitals. Even Paris and London are well connected with a single transfer in Brussels. The route extension will be unveiled with a special event on 25 March 2024, where press, trade, and partners can board the train in Brussels and arrive in Prague the next day. On 26 March the official launch will be celebrated in Prague around the very first departure to Amsterdam and Brussels. The event is organised in collaboration with, Prague City Tourism, CzechTourism, visit.brussels, Visit Dresden, and České dráhy. The Dutch-Belgian night train operator European Sleeper is part of the movement that put night trains in Europe back on the map. Trains offer an attractive alternative to other modes of transportation and produce up to 28 times less greenhouse emissions than planes, for example. Another significant benefit of night trains is their ability to transform lengthy distances into a mere overnight journey, allowing passengers to travel efficiently as they sleep. Martin Kupka, the Czech Minister of Transport commented: “Night trains are now making a comeback...
Czech private railway operator RegioJet has announced the launch of a brand new train route connecting Prague, Czech Republic, with Chop, Ukraine. The service kicks off on Wednesday, March 27th, but passengers can already secure their tickets. This new line serves as an alternative to the existing route linking Prague with the Polish border town of Przemysl. According to ZDopravy.cz, a key advantage lies in the smooth border crossing between Slovakia and Ukraine. Unlike buses, this train route avoids longer wait times. RegioJet’s owner, Radim Jančura, revealed that the Chop-Prague route will consist of three cars with 140 seats, including 80 in sleeper cars and 60 in seated cars. RegioJet will collaborate with Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) on this new service. Plans are underway to extend the line further to Mukachevo, a city in the Transcarpathian region. The new connection complements RegioJet’s existing Prague-Košice route. Passengers can choose between comfortable sleeper cars and regular seating. The ticket price encompasses both breakfast and dinner, offering excellent value. Prices start from 459 CZK for a seat and 740 CZK for a sleeper berth. RegioJet will not be the only operator of passenger trains on 1435-mm-gauge lines to Ukraine. Slovakia’s national operator ZSSK operates...
Travelers between the Czech Republic and Japan may soon enjoy the convenience of direct flights. During a visit to Japan, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (Pirates) signed an agreement with his counterpart, Yoko Kamikawa, paving the way for a direct air link between Prague and Tokyo. Currently, flying from Prague’s Václav Havel Airport to Japan requires stopovers, significantly extending the journey and adding costs. Travelers typically face layovers in Dubai, Qatar, Rome, or other locations, pushing the price range between CZK 15,000 and CZK 30,000. “This agreement is a crucial foundation for future direct flights between the Czech Republic and Japan,” Lipavský stated at a press conference. The next step lies with airlines, who will finalize the specifics of the direct flights. “In Asia, it’s common for governments to pave the way before commercial agreements are made,” explained Daniel Drake, the ministry’s spokesperson. Lipavský emphasized the importance of Czech-Japanese relations, highlighting Japan, alongside India and Australia, as a key ally in the Indo-Pacific region. He pointed out the significant number of Japanese tourists visiting Prague annually, along with the presence of Japanese companies operating in the Czech Republic. Although pre-pandemic travel figures haven’t been reached yet, the number of Japanese...
Easier travel to explore Central Asia and Uzbekistan: all this is to be possible thanks to a new regular direct connection from Prague to Tashkent offered by Qanot Sharq Airlines. Flights to the capital of Uzbekistan will be operated once a week, every Thursday. Tickets can be bought on the airline’s website qanotsharq.com. Jaroslav Filip, Prague Airport Aviation Business Director, confirmed that the connection with Uzbekistan was among this year’s priorities. “In 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, almost 70 thousand tourists from Central Asian countries visited the Czech Republic. We expect more than 15,000 passengers to use this new route in its first year of operation.” Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, impresses with its modern appearance, where skyscrapers, modern shopping centers and cultural attractions are concentrated. Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with their majestic architecture and ancient history, provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in long-standing traditions. The Republic of Karakalpakstan, part of Uzbekistan, attracts tourists with its unique museum named after I. Savitsky and the opportunity to see the former Aral Sea. Qanot Sharq Airlines, founded in 1998, has been organizing cargo and passenger air transportation over the years. In 2021, after the abolition of the monopoly in the...
A strike by Lufthansa ground staff has thrown major German airports into disarray, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and impacting travel to and from Prague. The action, led by the Verdi union, aims to pressure the airline into increasing wages for its 25,000 ground staff. Germany’s largest airport, Frankfurt, stands paralyzed by the strike. Around 250 Lufthansa flights are expected to be grounded, with similar disruptions occurring at major hubs in Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, and Stuttgart. “Passengers are urged to check their flight status directly on the Lufthansa website before heading to the airport,” warns Frankfurt Airport in a statement. The strike also affects flights to and from Prague’s Václav Havel Airport. Four flights each from and to Frankfurt, along with one flight each from and to Munich, have been canceled today. Verdi estimates the strike will impact up to 100,000 passengers. The action, which began this morning, is expected to conclude at 7:10 AM on Wednesday. There is further information on delays and cancellations on Lufthansa’s website. You can also keep eye on Lufthansa’s X account for further updates. Beware: Lufthansa customer service has warned customers that there is a fake WhatsApp number being circulated. The airline does not have...
People taking the European Sleeper night train from Amsterdam or Rotterdam will soon have two new destinations to choose from. “We’re going to Dresden & Prague!” the company announced. The Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin night train will run to the Czech capital starting March 25. “Along the way, it also stops in the romantic Dresden, the spectacular nature reserve of Saxon Switzerland, and in the beautiful Elbe valley,” the company said. The night train departs from Amsterdam Central Station at 10:34 p.m. and arrives in Dresden at 8:29 a.m. and at Prague Main Station at 10:56 a.m. the following day. Ticket prices start at 89 euros for a seat in a shared six-person compartment. You can also book a Couchette compartment for six people for 99 euros per person or four people for 139 euros per person. The most comfortable option is a sleeper compartment for three people at 169 euros per person. It includes a seating area, wash basin, and breakfast. If you book fewer tickets than the number of couchettes or beds in the compartment, you may end up sharing with other passengers. The European Sleeper also pointed out that it is an excellent option for attending the Euro 2024 matches...
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is taking off with a brand new direct flight between Prague and Antalya, Turkey, starting May 19th, 2024. The twice-weekly service (Thursdays and Sundays) will offer convenient connections for travelers seeking sunshine and stunning beaches. Tickets are already on sale, with tempting one-way fares starting as low as approximately CZK 2,300. This competitive pricing adds to the existing options provided by Czech airline Smartwings and fellow Turkish low-cost carrier SunExpress. With three airlines vying for your business, travelers can expect a potential price war, leading to even more affordable flights between the two popular destinations. Currently, competitors Smartwings and SunExpress offer one-way tickets for March 2024 at CZK 4,200 and CZK 3,850, respectively. Pegasus’ entry into the market is likely to shake things up, potentially bringing down prices and making a trip to Antalya even more accessible for budget-conscious travelers. Antalya is the largest Turkish city on the Mediterranean coast outside the Aegean region with over 2.6 million people in its metropolitan area. While the city itself only has modest elevation changes, Antalya has high mountains in all directions to its interior. With moisture being trapped, the local climate thus has high winter rainfall, while...
Construction noise and traffic disruptions are among the chief concerns for the people of Usti nad Labem If everything goes according to plan, Czechia should see the construction of its first high-speed railway take off in 2027. The plan of the authorities is to link the capital Prague to the German city of Dresden passing through Ústí nad Labem, in northern Bohemia, which lies more or less in the middle. It turns out, however, that despite the great transport and economic development opportunities that such a grand project implies, not all residents of Usti nad Labem are excited about the route passing through their town. Some 600 complaints have been filed from the community raising objections about things like the risks, the noise pollution and the traffic-related disruptions that the railway construction would invariably entail. There have even been calls to divert the route so that it bypasses the city. The Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka has responded by saying that the government has taken every step to listen to the concerns and to involve the community in the decision-making process and that working mediating groups will be formed. Nevertheless, the authorities are adamant that the project will proceed as planned. From...
On February 1, 2024, the first flight of a new charter route from Prague to Abu Dhabi took off at 10:20 from Václav Havel Airport. Operated by Smartwings with a Boeing 737 MAX, the route is for Der Touristik group, encompassing travel agencies Fischer and Exim Tours. The weekly flights to the United Arab Emirates capital will run until early May. The UAE is a popular destination for Czech travelers, with over 100,000 passengers using the connection last year. Der Touristik considers Abu Dhabi, known for its safety and attractions like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and entertainment parks, a valuable addition to Prague’s airport offerings. “The United Arab Emirates has long been very popular with Czech passengers: last year more than 100,000 people used the air service between the UAE and Prague. The new connection with the country’s capital will expand the offer to another interesting destination from our airport,” said Jaroslav Filip, spokesman for Prague Air Harbour. The flight duration will be about 7 hours. It is not possible to buy tickets for the flight. They are available only as part of FISCHER or Exim Tours packages. It should be noted that today direct scheduled flights between Prague...
For the third time, Prague Airport has recognized the best airlines for the past year. The most developing carrier was Ryanair. The Best Performing Airline in terms of traffic was Finnair. The title of the most sustainable carrier was awarded to easyJet. British Airways received the award for the best marketing campaign in cooperation with Prague Airport. Compared to last year, a new award category has been added, concretely it is the Most Developing Cargo Carrier. This title was presented to Korean Air. The fastest-growing and most efficient airlines The award recognising the greatest year-on-year increase in passenger numbers, “Fastest Growing Airline at Prague Airport 2023”, was presented by Prague Airport to the air carrier that achieved the highest year-on-year increase in the total number of transported passengers compared to 2022, and thus contributed the most to the development of flight connections at Václav Havel Airport Prague. The award was presented to Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier. The title of the most efficient carrier in terms of traffic, “Best Performing Airline at Prague Airport 2023”, factors in the key operational indicators, alongside the volume performance of carriers. Only carriers that completed at least 100 aircraft movements from July to December...
The Canary Islands have always been a hotspot for tourists, and this summer, there’s a new gem waiting to be discovered—La Palma. Čedok, in collaboration with Smartwings, is introducing direct flights from Prague Airport to Santa Cruz de La Palma. Departing once a week from June to October, this exciting addition aims to cater to Czech travelers seeking fresh experiences. Miroslav Kubáč, Product Director of Čedok, expressed excitement about this new venture, stating, “For the summer season, we have decided to add another novelty missing in the Czech market. Therefore, starting this June, we will start direct flights to the island of La Palma, a part of the Canary Islands. We plan to fly to this new destination weekly in cooperation with Smartwings.” Affectionately known as “La Isla Bonita” or “The Beautiful Island,” La Palma stands out as one of the greenest among the Canary Islands, according to Lonely Planet. It offers a paradise for hiking enthusiasts with trails along the caldera’s edge and the opportunity to conquer the highest peak, Roque de los Muchachos. The Volcano Trail, showcasing the most beautiful southern volcanoes, is a popular choice, as are boat trips to spot whales and dolphins. For astronomy enthusiasts,...
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