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Facilities in the main building include a 24-hour money exchange office, a few ATMs, fast food places, several travel and accommodation agencies, rental car companies, a post office. There is also a 24-hour left luggage service in the Arrival Hall (the charge is about 40 Kc per piece of luggage).
Timetables are available at the airport information office in the main hall or on www.dp-praha.cz.
Catch night bus No 510 (between midnight and 3.30) to the tram-bound at Divoká Šárka, then go by tram No 51 to Dejvická metro station or further to the city centre (Námestí Republiky, Wenceslas Square).
A valid passport is a necessity when entering the Czech Republic. To confirm visa requirements you are advised to contact the Czech embassy or consulate before travelling.
Customs allowances per person are 2l of wine, 1l spirits, 200 cigarettes (100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250g of tobacco) and goods up to the value of 6 000 Kc for a person at the age over 15 (3000 Kc for a person at the age up to 15).
Arrival and Departure - Public Transport Information
Below, we have listed the basics. You can find more detailed information from the external links below:
Metro Maps of Prague & Fees
Prague - Arrival and Departure - Public Transport Information:
Travelling by Plane:
The modern city airport, Ruzyne, is situated about 20 km northwest of the city centre. There are direct flights from most major European cities. Facilities in the main building include a 24-hour money exchange office, a few ATMs, fast food places, several travel and accommodation agencies, rental car companies, a post office. There is also a 24-hour left luggage service in the Arrival Hall (the charge is about 40 Kc per piece of luggage).
Getting to the City Centre:
Bus & Underground:
Catch a bus No 119 or No 254 from the airport to Dejvická metro station, then follow a green line (A) of underground railway to the centre (stations Mustek or Muzeum). The trip takes about 45 minutes. Bus & Tram:
Bus No 100 will take you from the airport to Zlicín – the underground terminal stop of the yellow line (B) that leads to the town centre (Mustek station). Catch night bus No 510 (between midnight and 3.30) to the tram-bound at Divoká Šárka, then go by tram No 51 to Dejvická metro station or further to the city centre (Námestí Republiky, Wenceslas Square).
Minibus:
There are vans operated by Cedaz running from the airport (6 am – 9 pm) to Námestí Republiky every 30 minutes for 90 Kc per person. Departure from Námestí Republiky is between 5.30 am and 9.30 pm. Transport to any place of customer's wish within Prague is also possible: for 360 Kc (1-4 persons), 720 Kc (5 and more persons). Taxi:
Depending on the destination, a trip to the city costs up to 700 Kc per 2-3 persons. Before entering the car check the price with the driver. It is not recommended to except a price over 700 Kc.
Travel Documents and Customs
Customs allowances per person are 2l of wine, 1l spirits, 200 cigarettes (100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250g of tobacco) and goods up to the value of 6 000 Kc for a person at the age over 15 (3000 Kc for a person at the age up to 15).
Extra Information About Prague
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Prague Information, visit: www.prague.cz
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[Last update: 19th January 08]
