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Prague, Czechia

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. 4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union.

Type CityPopulation 1,400,000Metro Area Population 2,300,000

Why go

  • Capital and largest city of the Czech Republic.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Old Town Hall / Astronomical Clock (Pražský orloj).
  • Served by Vodochody Airport (VOD).

History

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.

Must-see attractions

Restaurants & places to go

Prague stripclubs, strip clubs, cabarets, gentlemens clubs · <p class="ProfileHeaderCard-bio u-dir" dir="ltr">The biggest and best cabaret in Prague. Open… · darlingcabaret.com
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Czech, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: cs:Pivovar U Fleků · 1651/11 Křemencova, Praha, 11000 · ufleku.cz
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa,Su 12:00-23:00 Wikipedia: cs:Demínka · 1 Škrétova, Praha 2, 12000 · deminka.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-24:00,11:30-15:00 Wikipedia: en:La Degustation · 18 Haštalská, Praha, 11000 · ladegustation.cz
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Restaurant · Opening hours: "by appointment" Wikipedia: cs:Cyberdog · Seydlerova, Praha 5, 15800 · cyber-dog.cz
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-19:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: cs:Hanavský pavilon · 173 Letenské sady, Praha… · hanavsky-pavilon.cz
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-02:00, 14:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating Wikipedia: en:Cross Club · 1096/23 Plynární, Praha, 17000 · crossclub.cz
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-23:30; Sa,Su 09:00-23:30 Wikipedia: cs:Café Louvre · 22 Národní, Praha, 11000 · cafelouvre.cz
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292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) 13 km to the centre
Prague, PR, CZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 54 airlines (Czech Airlines, Travel Service, easyJet, Wizz Air…) · direct flights to 94 destinations incl. Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Stockholm, Amsterdam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 54 airlines, 94 direct destinations

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.

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Vodochody Airport (VOD) 15 km to the centre
Vodochody, ST, CZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kostomlaty Airstrip 37 km to the centre
ST, CZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Letňany Airfield 8 km to the centre
Letňany, PR, CZ
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Točná Airfield 11 km to the centre
Prague, PR, CZ
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Bubovice Airfield 22 km to the centre
Bubovice, ST, CZ
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Getting there by ferry

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Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
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Jiráskovo náměstí
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
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Rašínovo nábřeží
Ferry terminal · 2.3 km from the centre
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Podskalí
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
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Náplavka Smíchov
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
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Výtoň
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
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P5: Císařská louka ⇔ Kotevní ⇔ Výtoň
Ferry route
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P5: Císařská louka ⇔ Výtoň ⇔ Kotevní
Ferry route · PID
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Přívoz Vyšehrad
Ferry route · Pražské Benátky s.r.o.
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P2: V Podbabě ⇔ Podhoří
Ferry route · Pražské Benátky, s. r. o.
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P2: V Podbabě ⇒ Podhoří
Ferry route · Pražské Benátky
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P2: Podhoří ⇒ V Podbabě
Ferry route · Pražské Benátky
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P1: Sedlec ⇔ Zámky
Ferry route · Pražské Benátky s.r.o.
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P1: Sedlec ⇒ Zámky
Ferry route · Pražské Benátky s.r.o.
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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 Vodochody Airport (VOD); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PRG has direct flights to 94 destinations on 54 airlines (incl. Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Stockholm, Amsterdam…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 14, 1.2 km); routes include P5: Císařská louka ⇔ Kotevní ⇔ Výtoň, P5: Císařská louka ⇔ Výtoň ⇔ Kotevní, Přívoz Vyšehrad.

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

Local transit

Metro, tram, bus · Prague's metro, trams and buses. · Fares: Lítačka app or PID ticket · Airport: Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

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Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing