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Direct Flights from Prague to Astana Take Off on May 22, 2024

SCAT Airlines from Kazakhstan is set to introduce a non-stop air service connecting Prague and Astana, starting May 22, 2024. The flights are scheduled twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as announced by the Prague airport’s press service. Tickets are available for purchase now, with the starting price for a one-way flight at 175 euros (approximately 4300 crowns). The travel duration for this direct route is estimated to be 4 hours and 5 minutes. The Boeing 737-700 aircraft, accommodating 149 passengers, will operate this convenient air link. Here are some of the best things to see and do in Astana. A panoramic tower With its 360-degree city views, Bayterek Tower, in the centre of Nurzhol Boulevard, is the best place to get your bearings. From the top of this landmark building, the new city unfolds beneath you, with eye-catching architecture at every turn. A white tower with a golden sphere at its apex, this ensemble symbolises the tree of life where the samruk, a mythical bird of happiness, lays its golden egg. The enclosed, spherical viewing platform, located at a height of 97 metres, marks the year, 1997, when it was decided to move the capital north from Almaty....

 by Prague Morning Apr 25, 2024

Czech Republic Gears Up for Expo 2025 in Osaka

The Czech Republic is setting ambitious goals for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Their pavilion, a striking wooden structure on prime waterfront real estate, promises to be a technological marvel and a launchpad for Czech businesses in Asia. Building on Success Decades after a well-received Czech pavilion at a previous Expo, the Czechs are raising the bar. Their new pavilion boasts a unique design by Apropos Architects, constructed from wood and glass. This wooden marvel stands out in Japan, where earthquake regulations typically limit such structures. The Czechs, however, have addressed these concerns, proving the building’s resilience to Japan’s authorities. Innovation Takes Center Stage The pavilion isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a platform for Czech innovation. Visitors will be greeted by displays showcasing Czech achievements in engineering, finance, agriculture, and artificial intelligence. A central auditorium serves as a venue for business meetings, conferences, and workshops, fostering partnerships between Czech and Asian companies. A Taste of Czechia Cultural immersion goes beyond exhibits. A rooftop restaurant offers stunning ocean views and a delectable taste of Czech cuisine, adapted for Japanese palates. Beer will flow freely from over 100 taps, with a focus on efficiency – the Czechs have even timed how long...

 by Prague Morning Apr 22, 2024

First ComfortJet for Czech Railways Unveiled in Prague

Czech Railways (ČD), Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation unveiled the first fixed-formation ComfortJet push-pull train for cross-border services at Prague main station on April 9. Siemens and Škoda are supplying 20 nine-car 230km/h ComfortJet trains to ČD under a €500m contract awarded in March 2021. ČD also awarded Siemens a contract to supply 50 Vectron multi-voltage locomotives and agreed a 10-year full-service maintenance contract under which ČD maintenance staff will transfer to the manufacturer. The new trains will be maintained at the ČD Prague South facility near Prague Vršovice station, where the construction of a new maintenance building for the ComfortJet fleet is under consideration by ČD. The first ComfortJet unveiled in Prague was formed of eight coaches, rather than the standard formation of nine cars. The second class/bistro car and first class driving trailer were missing as deliveries of these coaches have yet to start. The first ComfortJet is currently running under temporary approval granted by national rail safety regulator Drážní úřad. ČD and the manufacturers are hopeful that the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) will soon grant the Authorisation to Place on the Market (APOM) that is required for the new train to enter passenger service. The...

 by Prague Morning Apr 15, 2024

Experience Czech History: Ride a 19th-Century Steam Train!

Do you want to replace the car with another means of transport for a while? Plan a trip on an extraordinary train in the Osoblaha area. A unique narrow-gauge railway line, which was put into operation in the late 19th century, still operates in the remote Bruntál district area near the Czech-Polish border. Its track leads from Třemešná to Osoblaha and offers a stylish trip across interesting countryside. Get on the train and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery accompanied by the sound of a motor or steam locomotive. Historic trains run there from early May to November. Find more info here History In the Osoblaha area, where the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains gradually descend to the Silesian lowlands, one will find a narrow-gauge railway running from Třemešná ve Slezsku to Osoblaha. The construction of this railway with a gauge of only 760 mm and a length of 20.218 km was started in the spring of 1898 and on 14th December of the same year, the first regular train was launched. The railway was incorporated in the newly established ČSD in 1918. In 1938, the railway track was captured by the German Reich Railways. They used eight-wheel carriage passenger and freight cars....

 by Prague Morning Apr 13, 2024

Brno & Ostrava Airports Now Offer Direct Flights to Phuket & Mauritius

Czech regional airports are spreading their wings! In a historic first, Ostrava will offer direct flights to both Phuket, Thailand, and the idyllic island of Mauritius. Sun-seekers in Brno will also rejoice, as they’ll gain access to these same tropical paradises. While Brno already boasted direct Thailand flights last season, Mauritius is a brand new adventure for both airports. These exciting new routes will be operated as charter flights in collaboration with travel agency Čedok and Italian carrier Neos. “This winter season marks a new chapter not only for Čedok, but also for Ostrava and Brno airports,” says Čedok CEO Stanislav Zeman. “We’re committed to bringing the world closer to our clients, offering comfortable travel experiences that allow them to explore new horizons.” Zeman highlights Thailand’s enduring popularity as a top exotic destination for Čedok. This motivated the agency to offer direct flights to Phuket from both Brno and Ostrava during the winter months. For those seeking the allure of Mauritius, Čedok provides a convenient option with a short stopover. Both routes will utilize Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners operated by Neos. Looking back, Zeman expressed ambitious expansion plans for Ostrava Airport in 2024. This summer, Čedok will fly passengers from the...

 by Prague Morning Apr 09, 2024

A Long-Awaited Connection: After 13 Years, Prague Gets Direct Flight to Cairo

From 9 July 2024, Václav Havel Airport Prague will, once again, handle direct flights to Cairo. The national carrier of Egypt, EGYPTAIR, will operate the connection to the Egyptian capital three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The route will also offer interesting options for catching connecting flights to another 75 destinations within EGYPTAIR’s network, including cities in Egypt and the whole of Africa, China, and India. Direct regular flights to Cairo will land in Prague for the first time since 2011 when Czech Airlines ceased its operation of the route. To service the connection, the carrier will deploy Boeing 737-800 aircraft with capacity for 154 passengers divided into 16 Business Class seats and 138 Economy Class seats. With a population of ten million, Cairo is the second most populous city in Africa after Lagos. The capital of Egypt is located on the right bank of the River Nile. Its dominant features are modern skyscrapers and luxury hotels, which are in a juxtaposition to the ancient pyramids located on the left bank in Giza. Cairo’s most visited sights include a number of important museums, the world-famous Khan al-Khalili market, and the 186-metre-high Burj al-Cairo tower, which in good...

 by Prague Morning Apr 09, 2024

Hainan Airlines to Resume Direct Flights Between Prague and Beijing

Prague will, once again, have a direct connection with China. Effective 24 June, Hainan Airlines is resuming its direct route to Beijing, which the carrier will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Flights will be served by an Airbus A330. Praha opět získá přímé spojení s Čínou 🥳🇨🇳! @HainanAirlines od 24. června obnoví svoji přímou linku do Pekingu, kterou budou provozovat třikrát týdně vždy v pondělí, ve středu a v pátek. Lety do čínské metropole bude obsluhovat Airbus A330 s kapacitou pro 292 cestujících ✈️. pic.twitter.com/vDDSnBqPWx — Prague Airport (@PragueAirport) April 3, 2024 Flights will depart Beijing at 2:30 am, arriving in Prague at 6:45 am. The return flights will leave Prague at 2:00 pm, touching down in Beijing at 5:20 am the following day. Ticket sales are yet to be announced. Hainan Airlines holds the distinction of being the first Chinese carrier to connect Prague with Beijing. The inaugural flight took place in September 2015. Then-President Miloš Zeman hailed the route’s launch as a significant achievement of Czech-Chinese relations. Initially, due to passenger loads, the Airbus A330-300 deployed on the route continued onwards to Belgrade after serving Prague for three years. Prior to the pandemic,...

 by Karolina Kubičková Apr 03, 2024

Georgian Wings to Launch Direct Flights from Prague to Tbilisi

Georgian Wings is planning to launch a direct route from Prague to Tbilisi, which the carrier will operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4 May, using Boeing 737-300 aircraft with capacity for 148 passengers. “We are glad that we managed to resume the direct connection with Tbilisi. This is the second route to Georgia, which is positive news for several reasons, for example in terms of enhancing both inbound and outbound tourism. Travellers from both countries enjoy a visa-free regime,” Jaroslav Filip, Prague Airport Aviation Business Director, said. The capital of Georgia is located at the foot of the mountains and is nicknamed the Pearl of the Caucasus. It offers an unusually large number of opportunities for traditional and non-traditional travel experiences. In the city centre, travellers can visit, for example, Freedom Square with the statue of St. George and Rustaveli Street with the National Museum. Furthermore, the city is home to the Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, called Sameba in Georgian. Also worth mentioning is the Narikala Fortress with the church of St. Nicholas, from where the best view of the city and the Mtkvari river is to be had. The Mtatsminda amusement park, where...

 by Prague Morning Mar 30, 2024

Rail Service Between Prague, Kosice and Ukrainian Town of Chop Launched

The Czech railway operator RegioJet performed its first trip on the Prague-Chop route. The overnight train from Prague with 120 passengers on board arrived at the Chop station on schedule at 10:35 Kyiv time, the railway operator’s press service reported on Thursday. As reported, from March 27, RegioJet is launching a second line to Ukraine through Slovakia to Chop in addition to the existing one through the Polish Przemysl. The route has three carriages with 140 seats, which travel as part of the Prague-Kosice train. Ticket prices range from EUR 18.9 to EUR 67.9 including meals. The night train Prague-Chop departs from Prague (the Czech Republic) at 21:52, from Kosice (Slovakia) at 06:38 am and arrives in Chop at 10:35. In the opposite direction, departure from Chop is at 17:35, from Kosice at 21:37, and arrival in Prague at 05:46 the next day. JSC Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a special transfer train No. 345/346 Chernivtsi-Chop-Uzhgorod, which will connect with the new international route Prague-Chop. Transfer train No. 345/346 Chernivtsi-Chop-Uzhgorod will depart from Chernivtsi daily at 05:30, proceed through Ivano-Frankivsk (08:13-08:27), Stryi (11:20-11:50), Mukachevo (15 :13-15:18), Chop (16:28-16:57), arrive in Uzhgorod at 17:20. In the opposite direction, departure from Uzhgorod is at...

 by Prague Morning Mar 28, 2024

SunExpress Takes Flight Between Prague and Izmir This Summer

SunExpress is launching a new direct seasonal route between Prague and Izmir, Turkey’s third-largest city. The flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from June 5th to September 29th, 2024. Affordable Travel with Checked Baggage Included Tickets are already available for purchase, with one-way fares starting from a budget-friendly CZK 3,000. This price includes a checked baggage allowance of up to 30kg, eliminating the need for additional fees. The flight time is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. Departures from Prague will be at 9:40 PM, while flights from Izmir will take off at 7:00 PM. SunExpress will operate the route using Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 8 aircraft, both configured to comfortably seat 189 passengers. Additional Option: Smartwings Enters the Market Starting May 30th, Czech airline Smartwings will also offer flights between Prague and Izmir. Their service will operate on Mondays and Thursdays. However, it’s important to note that Smartwings’ one-way fares start from CZK 4,900 and do not include checked baggage in the base price. Located on the eastern coast of the Aegean Sea, Izmir boasts a population of 2.96 million, making it Turkey’s third-largest city. Surrounded by rolling hills, the city enjoys a typical...

 by Melissa Santoyo Mar 26, 2024

Fairytale Views: Explore the Enchanting Dalimilova Tower

One of the Czech Republic’s most captivating observation towers, Dalimilova rozhledna, reopened its doors to the public on Saturday, March 23rd, after a winter hiatus. Visitors can now enjoy its stunning vistas until late autumn. Perched atop Větrov Hill at an elevation of 918 meters, the tower boasts a recent construction date, having opened in the summer of 2021. Its unique design, characterized by its isolation and charming appearance, has drawn comparisons to the tower featured in Disney’s Rapunzel. The lookout tower is made of cast concrete and stone and consists of two towers that are closely adjacent to each other. Their total height is 34 m, with the upper viewing platform at 28 m and the lower one at 17 m. 170 steps lead to the top. A restaurant and hotel apartments are located on the ground floor in an adjacent building. How to get to the lookout tower? The site is only accessible on foot. Motorists can drive from the Old Town to the parking lot in Velké Vrbno at the lower station of the cable car to Paprsek, from where it is 1.5 km to walk, or to the parking lot at the mountain hotel Paprsek (1010...

 by Karolina Kubičková Mar 25, 2024

Spaní na Medu: A “Glamping” Experience on Honey

Glamping is getting more and more popular, and it’s completely understandable. However, what about connecting glamping with the healthy benefits of bees? You can experience this unique connection only in Spaní na medu, which can be translated literally as sleeping on honey. Are you interested in discovering more? Why is Spaní na medu so special Spaní na medu is not a typical glamping experience. Here you have an extra benefit that you won’t find anywhere else in the Czech Republic. You share this home with bees. There is no need to worry about your interaction. Bees have their hive in the lower part, and you have a total of 27 square meters of comfort for your disposal in the upper part. However, if you find a secret slat, you can peep inside the hive, even from your part. The concept of accommodation is thought through to the last detail. Thanks to the big window, you can watch the life of bees from a safe distance. Furthermore, the bench you are sitting on by the window is situated just above the hive. It means that you can feel the vibrating power of the bees literally under your bottom. There is even...

 by Prague Morning Mar 23, 2024

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