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Prague-České Budějovice in 95 Minutes: Czech Railways Breaks Speed Limit

Czech Railways (ČD) marked a milestone on Sunday evening as its Pendolino train began regular service between Prague and České Budějovice, achieving speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour. This surpasses the previous Czech railway speed record of 160 km/h. The inaugural journey from Prague’s main station to the South Bohemian capital took just 95 minutes. The first service, IC 591 Pendolino, departed Prague at 8:27 p.m. and arrived in České Budějovice at 10:02 p.m. The return trip, IC 590, left Budějovice at 5:59 a.m. and reached Prague at 7:29 a.m. “This milestone reflects tangible improvements along the Prague–České Budějovice corridor,” said Transport Minister Martin Kupka (ODS). “The introduction of high-speed Pendolino trains, along with upgrades to the infrastructure, has shortened travel times while enhancing passenger comfort. This also sets the stage for future high-speed rail projects, where trains could reach up to 320 km/h.” Michal Krapinec, CEO of Czech Railways, highlighted the capabilities of the trains. “I am proud that a Czech Railways train is the first in the country to reach 200 km/h on a regular line. Our modern ComfortJet trains, paired with high-speed Vectron locomotives, can travel at speeds up to 230 km/h, and we plan...

 by Prague Morning Sep 01, 2025

Eurowings Launches Direct Flights from Prague to Marrakech

Prague will once again have a direct air connection to Morocco. German low-cost airline Eurowings has announced a new route linking the Czech capital with Marrakech, starting on 8 November 2025. The flights will run twice a week throughout the winter season, making it easier for travelers to reach one of North Africa’s most popular destinations. The schedule shows flights departing from Prague on Thursdays and on either Saturdays or Sundays. The Thursday service leaves Václav Havel Airport at 11:20 a.m. and arrives in Marrakech at 3:50 p.m. The return leg departs Marrakech at 4:40 p.m., landing in Prague at 9:00 p.m. The weekend rotation is set for late evening, with departures from Prague at 8:35 p.m. and arrival in Marrakech just after midnight. The return flight then leaves at 1:55 a.m. and lands in Prague at 6:15 a.m. Travel time will be around four and a half hours to Morocco and slightly shorter on the way back. The route will be operated by an Airbus A320 with a seating capacity of 180 passengers. The flights are scheduled to run until the end of March 2026, when the winter timetable finishes. There will, however, be a break in service from...

 by Prague Morning Aug 26, 2025

Explore Holašovice: A UNESCO-Listed Gem with Its Own Stonehenge

For over 20 years, the South Bohemian village of Holašovice has held a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Located approximately 16 kilometers west of České Budějovice, this village is famed for its picturesque houses, built in the distinctive Peasant Baroque style. The first recorded mention of Holašovice dates back to the late 13th century. The village has a rich and storied history, marked by events such as the Hussite wars and a devastating plague in the 16th century that significantly reduced the local population. The iconic houses that now define Holašovice were constructed in the latter half of the 19th century, reflecting the Baroque, Rococo, and Classical influences prevalent in South Bohemian architecture of that era. The village’s ethnic composition underwent significant changes during and after World War II. Following the establishment of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, the Czech residents were forced to leave Holašovice, and the village was annexed to the Third Reich. After the war, the German population was expelled, once again altering the village’s demographics. Lada’s Pond and the Czech Stonehenge Despite its turbulent past, Holašovice has retained a unique atmosphere that continues to attract visitors. In addition to its charming houses, tourists...

 by Prague Morning Aug 18, 2025

Wizz Air Launches Flights to Bucharest and Iași from Prague

Wizz Air is adding two new Romanian destinations from Prague Airport, expanding its network with direct flights to Bucharest and Iasi. Tickets are already available for booking in Wizz Air’s reservation system, with operations set to begin at the start of the winter schedule in late October. Flights to Bucharest will run four times per week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—year-round. Iasi, Romania’s third-largest city, will see two weekly flights during the winter, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with a third rotation added on Thursdays from spring. Prague–Bucharest will be a competitive route, with Animawings, Smartwings, and Tarom already in operation. Prague currently has no direct flights to Iasi, marking Wizz Air’s expansion as a first for this connection. This announcement comes shortly after Wizz Air introduced flights from Prague to Sofia, Skopje, and Yerevan, reflecting the airline’s recent growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe. The company also has ambitious plans also in Bratislava, where it will base two aircraft, launch 13 new routes, and is expected to bring nearly a million passengers to M. R. Štefánik Airport next year.   Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

 by Prague Morning Aug 15, 2025

Prague to Get Direct Flights to Porto Santo and Skyros

From summer 2026, Czech travellers will have two new options for less-crowded holiday escapes. The travel company Čedok is introducing direct flights from Prague to Porto Santo, a small Portuguese island near Madeira, and to the Greek island of Skyros, one of the Sporades’ least-visited destinations. Porto Santo, little known outside Portugal, lies a two-and-a-half-hour ferry ride from Madeira. Its ten-kilometre golden beach, made of fine sand rich in crushed coral minerals, is said to have therapeutic properties. Alongside the beach, the island offers sand baths, panoramic golf, and relaxed dining in family-run restaurants. History enthusiasts may recognise Porto Santo as a one-time home of Christopher Columbus. It was here that he met his future wife and received valuable maritime charts as part of her dowry—maps that would later shape his voyages. The island’s Columbus Museum preserves this chapter of his life. Čedok’s CEO, Stanislav Zeman, said the company is responding to a growing demand for “quieter, higher-quality places outside the mainstream.” He noted that Porto Santo fits the trend of travellers seeking destinations less saturated with mass tourism. The second addition to Čedok’s network is Skyros, a hilly island in the Aegean Sea. Remote and relatively untouched by large-scale...

 by Prague Morning Aug 12, 2025

American Airlines Launches New Prague–Philadelphia Route

Starting in May 2026, Václav Havel Airport Prague will offer a new direct transatlantic flight. American Airlines is set to launch a daily seasonal route between Prague and Philadelphia, reconnecting the Czech capital with one of the airline’s key U.S. hubs. The service will run from May 21 to October 5, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, known for its long-range capability and modern passenger comfort. According to Prague Airport spokesperson Denisa Hejtmánková, this direct link will not only improve access to Philadelphia, but also provide travelers with one-stop connections to over 100 destinations across North America, including New York, Chicago, Toronto, and Miami. The eastbound flight from Philadelphia International Airport will depart at 6:40 p.m. local time, arriving in Prague at 8:45 a.m. the following day. The return flight from Prague is scheduled to leave at 11:00 a.m., landing in Philadelphia at 2:00 p.m. local time. Tickets will be available for purchase on the airline’s official website in the coming days. The decision to introduce this connection is the result of close cooperation between American Airlines, Prague Airport, and Czech tourism authorities. “A direct connection to Philadelphia has long been a priority,” said Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Board...

 by Prague Morning Aug 07, 2025

Prague Airport Could Break Passenger Record This Year

Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague is on track to break its all-time passenger record this year, with more than 7.77 million travelers passing through its gates between January and June 2025. According to official statistics, this marks an 8% increase compared to the same period last year and brings the airport nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. By the end of the year, the airport expects to handle 18.4 million passengers—surpassing its previous peak of 17.8 million in 2019, just before COVID-19 halted global travel. If projections hold, 2025 will become the busiest year in the airport’s history. London continues to be the most flown-to destination from Prague, with nearly 650,000 passengers traveling between the Czech capital and various London airports in the first six months of the year. Other high-traffic European cities include Paris, Amsterdam, and Milan. Among long-haul flights, Dubai leads the list as the most popular non-European route, a sign of the growing demand for direct connections beyond the continent. When it comes to country-level demand, the United Kingdom tops the list. More than one million passengers traveled between the UK and Prague in the first half of the year. Close behind were Italy, Spain, and France, reflecting...

 by Prague Morning Aug 07, 2025

Europe’s First Driverless Train Begins Passenger Testing in Czechia

Europe’s first driverless train has begun ferrying passengers between two Czech towns, with lidar and cameras replacing a human operator. Rail firm AZD said that the train runs entirely autonomously, with systems that control its traction, brakes and speed as required. While autonomous trains have already been deployed in airports and urban transport systems such as London’s Docklands Light Railway, they move in closed corridors protected by fences and tunnels. But the AZD train travels across an open landscape, through level crossings and past vehicle and foot traffic. The vehicle, named Edita, runs along a 25km route linking the towns of Kopidlno and Dolní Bousov. It has so far racked up around 1,700km miles of test journeys with passengers on board and has sometimes been forced to stop unexpectedly – such as when a herd of sheep wandered over the track. The route itself was originally abandoned in 2010 before being purchased by AZD six years later. Edita is equipped with a set of cameras and lidar sensors that take detailed pictures of the surroundings, measure distances and map the terrain. Screens inside the carriage allow passengers to see in real time the data necessary for the autonomous operation of...

 by Prague Morning Aug 06, 2025

Wizz Air Adds New Prague–Sofia Route from October 27

Starting October 27, low-cost airline Wizz Air will launch a new direct connection between Prague and Sofia, expanding its growing network in Central and Eastern Europe. The route will operate year-round, with four flights weekly during the winter, and an additional frequency in summer, according to an announcement by Prague Airport on X. The service will use aircraft from the Airbus A320 family, with tickets and flight times already available on Wizz Air’s official website. While Bulgaria Air already operates flights between the two capitals—using its modern Airbus A220s—Wizz Air’s entry adds more competition and capacity on the route. Bulgaria Air currently flies four times per week. The new Sofia route comes shortly after Wizz Air unveiled another upcoming launch from Prague: direct flights to Skopje, North Macedonia’s capital. Flights to Skopje will begin December 15, operating three times a week. The Macedonian capital remains one of the few European capitals still lacking a direct connection from Prague—a gap Wizz Air is now filling. This recent acceleration in route announcements follows Wizz Air’s decision to shut down its Abu Dhabi-based subsidiary, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. The move, announced earlier this summer, signals a strategic shift toward core Central and Eastern...

 by Prague Morning Aug 06, 2025

Take a Deep breath and Relax: Mariánské Lázně Offers the Perfect Summer Getaway

As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, there is no better way to enjoy a vacation than by visiting the picturesque town of Mariánské Lázně. Mariánské Lázně is home to several charming historical sites. The municipal museum — the oldest surviving house in the town — was once home to Johann Wolfgang Goethe during a visit to Marienbad. Located at the city center, the Singing Fountain is a musical attraction that plays daily every other hour from 7:00 to 19:00. The unique Boheminium Park features miniature scale models of Czech castles and monuments in a tree-lined environment. The nearby Royal Golf Club — the oldest in the country — was founded by King Edward VII in 1905. It features a traditional Scottish course with several opportunities for a challenge. Its location also allows golf aficionados to appreciate the region’s lush forests and clean air. Along with its rich culture, Mariánské Lázně is no stranger to natural beauty. Surrounded by the Slavkov Forest, the charming town is one of only 11 European spa towns that have received the distinction of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, one of 17 in the Czech Republic. One of the most renowned locations...

 by Prague Morning Aug 06, 2025

Wizz Air Launches Direct Flights from Prague to Skopje This December

Starting December 15, Wizz Air will open a brand-new direct route between Prague and Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It’s the first time travelers from Czechia will have such easy access to this lesser-known Balkan gem without a layover. Flights will operate three times a week during the winter season — specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. From summer, the schedule will shift to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tickets are already available on the airline’s website, and the initial prices seem budget-friendly. What to visit Skopje is Balkan and Mediterranean at once, with a fascinating past, complicated identity, and some excellent food. The top attraction is the glorious and ancient Lake Ohrid and its historic namesake town, rich with flora and fauna, swimming, classical remains and Byzantine history. Ohrid’s plentiful offerings are followed closely by dramatic mountains with fantastic walking trails, lakes and riding opportunities. The city has an Ottoman quarter full of historic mosques, churches and museums, and some wonderful kayaking just outside of town, in the nearby Canyon Matka. Visitors can explore also the maze-like lanes of the Old Bazaar (Čaršija) — one of the oldest and largest marketplaces in the Balkans — or take the cable...

 by Prague Morning Jul 31, 2025

Czech Passport Stronger Than U.S. and Canada in 2025 Global Rankings

Czech citizens enjoy one of the most powerful passports in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index 2025. The Czech passport now grants visa-free access to more than 180 countries, securing its spot in the global top 10. The Henley ranking, based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), highlights just how much the strength of a passport shapes your experience abroad. The top-ranked passports in 2025 — including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Singapore — offer visa-free access to 194 destinations. Czechia is close behind with access to over 180. In contrast, passport holders from countries like Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq can travel visa-free to just 28 to 31 destinations. A passport doesn’t only determine where you can go, but also how you are treated when you arrive. It influences how long you wait at border control, whether you’re questioned, how much you’ll pay for paperwork, and how locals perceive you. A strong passport often brings a smoother, more respectful travel experience. A weaker one, even with a visa, can bring delays and suspicion. Czechia’s rise in the rankings reflects decades of diplomatic agreements, international trust, and relative political stability. Yet even with one...

 by Prague Morning Jul 25, 2025

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