Prague Vaclav Havel Airport Reviews

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Prague Vaclav Havel Airport Reviews

Prague Václav Havel Airport or Václav Havel Airport Prague (Czech: Letiště Václava Havla Praha), formerly Prague Ruzyně International Airport (Czech: Mezinárodní letiště Praha-Ruzyně, Czech pronunciation: [ˈpraɦa ˈrʊzɪɲɛ]), (IATA: PRG, ICAO: LKPR), serves Prague, Czech Republic. Located 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of the city centre, the airport is a hub for Czech Airlines. It was opened on 5 April 1937. Prague Airport is the biggest airport in the Czech Republic, and with 10.8 million passengers in 2012 is the busiest airport in the newer EU member states.

Most flights depart Prague Airport from the North Terminals (Terminal 1 and 2). The South Terminals (Terminal 3 and 4) handle a few irregular flights, as well as VIP flights, special flights and small aircraft.

The airport contains two runways in service: 06/24 (till April 1993 07/25) and 12/30 (till May 2012 13/31). Former runway 04/22 is permanently closed for take-offs and landings and is used for taxiing and parking only. The most used runway is 24 due to the prevailing western winds. Runway 30 is also used often. Runway 06 is used rarely, while runway 12 is used only exceptionally.

Services:

Airport Tours – The airport offers two hour tours. Visit the rescue and fire station, dispatch areas, cargo zone, lounges and other passenger facilites. Location: the tours start and end in Terminal 3 (the old terminal). Reservations: Required. Rates: CZK 150.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Cash machines are located Landside and Airside.
Car Rentals – Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt • and more. Location: Ground Floor, Parking C.
Children’s Play Area – There are two children’s play areas that are located in the transit areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Currency Exchange – There are 8 currency exchange offices located airside and landside. Hours: vary.
Food / Dining – There are many food options. Below are the 24-hour food and beverage concessions:
»Terminal 1: Pause Cafe Mattoni (Airside, Level 1) • Restaurant Letiště Praha (Airside, Level 2) • Smetana Cafe (Airside, Level 1) • Subway (Landside, Level 1).
»Terminal 2: Briccoexpress (Landside) • Shorty’s Pub (Airside).
Luggage Storage / Lockers – Location: Terminals 1 and 2 near the Baggagel Claim. Hours: open 24 hours. Rate: 120 CZK per luggage per day.
Movies – A variety of films and documentaries are screened at the Cinema at the Airport. Location: Terminal 2, Departure Hall, near the Observation Terrace. Hours: First show at 10am and Last show at 10pm. Rate: Free.
Museum – Watch documentaries and view large format photographs and maps in the museum. Location: Terminal 2, landside, in front of the Observation Deck entrance. Rate: Free.
Observation Deck – There are two Observation Decks available. There is one located airside in the Terminal 1 transit area. Enter through the restaurant. The second observation deck is located in the public area of Terminal 2.
Prayer Rooms – Location: Terminal 1, Airside.
Rest Areas – There is a 24-hour relaxation area with comfortable seats. Location: Terminal 2, 1st Floor, between piers C and D. @gutzanu on Twitter let me know that there are seats with footrests located airside near Gate A4.
Rest and Fun Center – This area features an internet cafe with free WiFi, private mini-lounges where you and 3 friends can watch movies or play on the x-box, showers, and 9 rooms with beds and private washrooms. Location: Terminal 1, Airside. Hours:
Showers – Showers are available at the Rest and Fun Center. Rate: 4€ (99CZK) includes towels and shower products.
Internet – Free WiFi is available at Prague Airport. Connect to the “prg.aero-free” network.