The offer of air connections between the Czech Republic and Ukraine is richer today. Ukrainian Airlines SkyUp has begun operating in Prague with a flight to Lviv. Gradually, in the upcoming days’ flights to Kharkiv and the route from Pardubice to Kyiv will be added. Flights between Prague and Lviv will occur twice a week, on Thursday and Sunday. Flights to Kharkiv will be on the same day. The route from Pardubice to Kyiv will be in operation from the 22nd of October on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. “The new connections to Kharkiv and Lviv will support the tourism of both countries. In addition to Czech passengers, it will be used mainly by Ukrainian tourists, which have recently been increasing in the Czech Republic. At the same time, it will also help travel between the Czech Republic and other destinations in Ukraine for the large Ukrainian community that has been living and working here for a long time,” said Prague Airport spokeswoman Kateřina Pavlíková. SkyUp cannot fly between Prague and Kyiv directly due to air agreements with Ukraine. That is why flights to Kyiv will be from Pardubice, only an hour distant from Prague. The air connection between the Czech...
Prague Airport recorded a 6% increase in the number of checked-in passengers from July to September 2019
The railway line between Prague’s Smíchov and Řepy is rightly considered the most beautiful in the capital territory. The trains have run since 1872, and because of its profile and the surrounding natural sceneries, the railway soon earned the sign of Prague Semmering, according to the Austrian mountain railways registered on the UNESCO list. Leading it to be protected as a cultural monument. You can ride between the Praha-Smíchov and Hostivice stations or enjoy a sightseeing tour from Smíchov to Smíchov this Saturday, October 19th. From the Smíchov railway station, the train goes to the Prokop Valley. The canyon in it reaches depths of up to 70 meters and it was created by erosion during the last million of years. From Hostivice to Smíchov, the train runs along the route of the former Buštěhrad line which exceeds altitude difference of 150 meters. Thanks to its profile, the surrounding natural scenery, and two historical viaducts, the track has earned the name “Prague Semmering” according to the well-known Austrian mountain railway. The final section of the journey allows you to admire the legendary Vyšehrad rock and the plain of Pankrác with modern buildings. From the railway bridge across the Vltava river, you...
Ryanair today announced two new Prague routes to Rhodes and Thessaloniki in Greece
Czech Interior Minister Jan Hamacek discussed a possible launch of direct flights between Hanoi and Prague.
Smartwings and Czech Airlines are increasing the number of flights on their regular scheduled routes from Prague Airport
Drahanské údolí, aka Drahan or Draháň Valley is part of a natural park called Draháň – Troja – yes, it has officially more than one name, and all of them are really difficult to read. It´s almost unbelievable, but it’s still part of Prague. If you are brave enough to travel by metro and bus to a distant neighborhood, you will be rewarded by breathtaking sceneries. We’ve discovered this hidden gem recently, and we’ve been riding our bikes there. So, of course, I was stopping every ten metres to enjoy the view, to check the small cottages behind the trees or just look at something that caught my eye — and there were plenty of interesting things. Be warned: this valley is not only visually beautiful, but also a bit demanding, so don’t wear your dancing shoes. You’ll have to jump over creeks, watch your steps (or wheels) all the time because of roots, branches or the above-mentioned creek. And by the way, if you’re on your bike, you have to wade through it (or you can ride IN the creek for some time, yay!) too. If you want to go downhill (not much, but it’s more pleasant to go...
EU residents spent 377 euro for a vacation in 2017 on average, while the residents of the Czech Republic ranked last, with a 140-euro average allotted for their holidays, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday. Czechs spent around €72 for domestic trips and €430 for holidays abroad. All trips included, they spent an average of €34 per night. Slovaks appear much less cost-conscious, with an average expenditure of €249 per trip (€138 in Slovakia and €454 for outbound trips), or an average of €62 per night – nearly twice as much as Czechs. The biggest spenders in Europe in terms of vacations are the residents of Luxembourg, with a 769-euro average for a holiday in 2017, followed by those of Austria (641 euro) and those of Malta (633 euro). On the opposite end, there are those from Hungary (161 euro for a vacation in 2017), Latvia (155 euro), Bulgaria (153 euro). The Eurostat data also show that in only eight of the 28 EU member states more than half of the total expenses on tourism were made in domestic destinations. Romania is a leader in this chapter (where 79 percent of the 2.245 billion euro of the total...
Polish airline company LOT is launching five new flights from Budapest, to Seoul, Belgrade, Prague, Stuttgart, and Sofia. The first direct flight to Prague from Budapest will launch on March 30, 2020, and will fly twice every workday. To service the new flights, LOT will operate three new Embraer E-Jet planes from Budapest and hire 60 pilots and 150 stewardesses, he said. Prague Airport estimates that the connection could be used by up to 110,000 passengers per year in both directions. Tamás Menczer, the Hungarian foreign ministry’s state secretary in charge of communications and international representation, said that the announcement mirrors Hungary’s growing importance in Europe and the world. Budapest – Prague (daily except Sunday): 07:30 – 08:45 (daily except Saturday) 09:25 – 10:35 Prague – Budapest: (daily except Sunday): 09:25 – 10:35 (daily except Saturday): 20:05 – 21:15
Karlštejn is a majestic Gothic castle, strategically placed on a hill overlooking some of the beautiful forests. It has an exceptional position among Czech castles. It was founded 1348 by the Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV. as a private residence and a safe place for the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. In a Chapel of the Holy Cross can be found a world unique paint collection of Master Theodoric, the court painter of Charles IV. Nowadays, it is the most visited castle in the Czech Republic, for its beauty, fairy tale look, and rich history. It can be also easily reached from Prague by train in only 40 minutes. As a visitor you may choose from 3 different guided tours: The private and representative rooms of Emperor Charles IV (Basic tour) The sacred rooms of the castle with the chapel of the Holy Cross (Exclusive tour) The Great Tower View If you choose the 2nd option, you will have a chance to visit the spiritual heart of the castle: the chapel of the Holy Cross in the Great Tower. You might know the legend that women were not allowed to enter the castle, but it is not completely true. They were not allowed...
The so-called Cyklohráček is ideal for families with children. This bike and the child-friendly train started its operation in 2014 and it operates at weekends and national holidays until the end of the season. A trained team makes sure children don’t get bored during the journey. There are toys as well as tables with board games such as Ludo, Checkers, and other games. Kids can also borrow jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, or a train dispatcher’s set. “Due to the end of the state of emergency and the expiration of the government resolution on the restriction of free movement of persons, the train Cyklohráček will start its season on Saturday, April 17,” said Filip Drápal, spokesman for Ropid. Cyklohráček was also awarded one of the best consumer-focused projects in the nation. The train consists of three wagons that can hold 116 passengers and 25 bikes: a carriage full of toys designated for younger children; there is also a children’s corner with building blocks, train sets, picture books, and train puzzles. This carriage is also the best if you want to watch the engine driver or to watch the route. The second carriage for cyclists where they can fill up their tires with...
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