city guides

Ruzyne International Airport

Ruzyne has two public terminals: North 2 for Schengen countries, and North 1 for non-Schengen countries. Getting through the terminals is fast, but lines at check-in and security can be slow. Both terminals offer duty-free shops and restaurants. The best coffee is at CoffeeHeaven in the arrivals hall of North 2. Travelers will find Wi-Fi access here and in other lounges throughout the airport. Taxis to and from Prague’s airport should cost less than CZK600. Buses
(CZK20–45) make the trip also, but tend to be crowded. Whether by taxi or public transport, one-way travel from the airport to the city center takes about 45 minutes.

Getting around

The best way to explore Prague is on foot, although the city’s tightly knit public transport network means travelers are never far from a tram stop or metro station. Travelers are on their honor to purchase and validate tickets for public transport. Local taxis are no longer the gamble they were not long ago, but it’s still inadvisable to hail a cab on the street. AAA Radiotaxi (+420 140 14) is especially reliable; phone their English-speaking operators. For a professional driver for longer trips, try Mike’s Chauffeur Service (+420 241 768 231, mike-chauffeur.cz).