Prague Ruzyne Airport (PRG) Czech Republic
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Address: Czech
Airports Authority, Prague Ruzyne Airport, 160 08 Prague 6, Czech
Republic
Location: The airport is located 20km (12 miles) north of
the city
Website: http://www.csl.cz/en/frames.htm
E-mail: vlasta.pallova@csl.cz
Telephone: (0)2 2011 1111
Country Dialing Code: 420
Timezone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 between Apr-Oct)
Number of Terminals: 2 (North and South)
Transfer Between Terminals: North Terminal is for International
and Domestic Departures/Arrivals, whilst South Terminal 2 is for general and
business aviation. Transfer between the terminals is by minibus or taxi.
Information desks are located at Arrivals and Departures in the North Terminal
Money and communications: There is a bureau de
change in the North Terminal; passengers arriving late at night are
advised to exchange their money before passing through customs as
the bureau de change in the main hall is often closed at night. Hotel
telephones are also located in the North Terminal.
Eating and drinking: In the North Terminal, there are café bars
at Pier A and Pier B next to immigration, and there is a food court between arrivals
and departures. There is a restaurant in South Terminal 2
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in the transit area
of the North Terminal. There is also duty-free shopping in the South Terminal
2.
Luggage: Lost property and left luggage (by baggage reclaim)
offices are located in the transit area of the North Terminal
Other facilities: Airline lounges are located on the first
floor of the transit area of the North Terminal. There is also a meeting room
Passengers with special
needs should seek assistance through their airline.
There are three private conference rooms and a press room available at the VIP facilities in the North Terminal.
Sixt , Europcar , Alamo (National) , Budget , Avis , Hertz , CS-Czechocar and Dvorak are all represented. Car hire counters are located in the Arrivals hall of the North Terminal.
Car parking facilities include both short- and long-term car parking, located in front of the North Terminal, a multi-storey car park and parking for coaches. Automated payment facilities are located in the Arrivals hall of the North Terminal; payment should be made here as there is no facility to pay at the car parks.
To reach the airport from Prague city centre, follow airport signs towards Kladno or Slaný.
Road:
Taxi: Taxis serve the airport. Registered taxis are available from a stand located
in front of the Arrivals hall. Bus: Buses and minibuses serve the airport.
Minibus stands are also located in front of the Arrivals hall. Bus no. 119
runs from the airport to Dejvická, which is the nearest metro station
to the airport (located at the end of line A) (journey time: about 20-30
minutes); one ticket can be used for the full journey to the centre by bus
and metro. Coach: Chartered coaches also serve the airport
There are no hotels at the airport; the nearest hotels are the five-star Praha and the four-star Diplomat .