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Brno, Czech Republic

Brno is a city in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Located at the confluence of the Svitava and Svratka rivers, Brno has about 404,000 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in the Czech Republic after the capital, Prague, and one of the 100 largest cities in the European Union.

Type CityPopulation 404,000Metro Area Population 730,000

Why go

  • Statutory city in the Czech Republic.
  • Served by Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ).

History

Brno is a city in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Located at the confluence of the Svitava and Svratka rivers, Brno has about 404,000 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in the Czech Republic after the capital, Prague, and one of the 100 largest cities in the European Union. The Brno metropolitan area has approximately 730,000 inhabitants.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · 5 Česká, Brno, 60200 · kolkovna.cz
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Dětská kavárna Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: step-free access · 5 Pálavské náměstí, Brno, 62800 · kravalna.cz
Indoor
Burger, Restaurant · SMASH/CLASSIC BURGERY | TORTILY | SENDVIČE | HOT DOGY | DOMÁCÍ HOUSKY | DENNÍ MENU | SPECIALTY Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr… · leharostreet.cz
Indoor
Burger, Cafe · Zvířecí kavárna Umisťovací kočičí kavárna v Brně | první i se stálými kočičkami Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su… · instagram.com
Indoor
Cafe · Rodinné moravské cukrářství a kavárna Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2286 Medlánecká · bukovskycukrarstvi.cz
Indoor
Restaurant · První brněnská "front cooking" restaurace, kde příprava pokrmů probíhá přímo před očima jejich návštěvníků. Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:30;… · gardenrestaurant.cz
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-20:30; Sa,Su 08:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 770/16… · bb.cz
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 777 U Dálnice, Brno, 664 42 · burgerking.cz
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ) 7.9 km to the centre
Brno, JM, CZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. London (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: London

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Medlánky Airfield 6 km to the centre
Medlánky, JM, CZ
Outdoor
Letiště Vyškov 32 km to the centre
Vyskov, JM, CZ
Outdoor
Kyjov Airfield 45 km to the centre
Svatobořice, JM, CZ
Outdoor
Břeclav Airfield 50 km to the centre
Břeclav, JM, CZ
Outdoor
Holič Airfield 57 km to the centre
Holič, TA, SK
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Bystrc
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kozí horka
Ferry terminal · 8.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sokolské koupaliště
Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
U kotvy
Ferry terminal · 9.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Rokle
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pod Trnůvkou
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
letní lodní doprava
Ferry route · Dopravní podnik města Brna, a.s.
Outdoor
Lodní doprava na Brněnské přehradě
Ferry route · Dopravní podnik města Brna
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BRQ has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. London). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bystrc, 7.8 km); routes include letní lodní doprava, Lodní doprava na Brněnské přehradě.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brno, Czech Republic. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail