Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) Transfers Shared Shuttles, Private Cars & Minibuses to the Old Town, Wenceslas Square & Your Prague Address

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Prague Vaclav Havel Airport sits west of the city at Ruzyne, around half an hour from Prague and the Christmas markets. Terminal 1 takes every arrival from the UK. hoppa sells both answers on that road: a shared shuttle seat priced per person, and a private vehicle priced once. One traveller is better off on the seat. From two passengers the car costs less in total and stops at your door.

Every hoppa booking draws on 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries. In Prague that means drivers who work the Ruzyne road through every Advent evening and know which lanes shut to traffic. Your price is locked the moment you book. Trusted by 40M+ travellers and by Mastercard and UnionPay as the mobility infrastructure layer for agentic travel.

Shared shuttle from £26 per person · Private car from £32 · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel · Prices are indicative. Check hoppa.com for live prices.

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Everything you need to know before you book your Prague Vaclav Havel Airport transfer

Pick a topic to see the most common questions travellers ask about transfers from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport — fixed prices, vehicles, delays, deals, trust, and managing your booking.

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What does it cost from Prague Airport to the Old Town or my hotel in Prague?

What's the price from Prague Airport to the Old Town or my hotel in Prague?

Prices vary by route, vehicle, season, and time of day. Enter your dates and party size above to see your fixed quoted price for the exact journey.

What's included in my fixed Prague Airport price?

Your quoted price covers vehicle hire, fuel, the driver's service fee (tips), tolls, parking, taxes, and any entry, congestion or airport-access fees on the route. There's nothing extra to pay the driver on arrival.

What's NOT included in a Prague Airport transfer — what could cost extra?

Charged separately and disclosed before they apply: overtime fees if your trip runs longer than reserved, excess-mileage fees if you exceed your booked distance, night-time service fees on some routes (22:00–08:00), holiday or event surcharges in some regions, additional child seats beyond the first one (which is free), and extra stops you add during the ride.

Will the quoted price change between booking and travel?

No. Once your booking is confirmed, your price is locked — it's what you pay regardless of demand, season or currency changes between today and your travel date. Booking early is the surest way to secure today's rate.

Will I pay anything to the driver on arrival at Prague Airport?

No. Your fare is paid in full at booking and covers everything the driver's owed — tips, tolls, fuel, taxes, parking. Bookings are pre-paid via credit card, debit card, or PayPal on the hoppa platform. The only reasons your final charge could differ from the quote are changes you make on the day (extra stops, route changes) or fees for damage or smoking, which are disclosed in our terms.

Are there night-time or holiday surcharges at Prague Airport?

Some services include a night-time fee for travel between 22:00 and 08:00, and prices may adjust on local holidays. Both are always reflected in the quote you see before paying — there's nothing additional charged at the trip itself.

Can I tip the driver?

Tipping is entirely at your discretion. The driver's service fee is already included in your fare, so a tip is appreciated but never expected.

Do prices change for larger group sizes?

Rates are set per vehicle category, not per person. Moving up to a larger vehicle to fit a bigger party or extra baggage is reflected in the fixed quote you see at booking.

I think I was overcharged

Disputes must be raised within 14 days of the charge date by emailing customer service with your card statement and a brief explanation. After 14 days, charges are considered final.

Which vehicle fits my group at Prague Airport?

How many people and how much luggage fit in each vehicle from Prague Airport?

Vehicle categories include Sedan, Business Sedan, Minivan, Business Minivan, Minibus and Bus. Each has a strict insured maximum for passengers and luggage that drivers must adhere to. Default luggage allowance is one 24-inch suitcase per passenger — bags larger than 24″ count as two pieces. Choose a category that fits both your party and your bags.

Will I get the exact car shown in the picture?

Vehicle images are for illustration only. You're booking a category, not a specific model — and we may upgrade you to a higher category at no extra charge if your selected one isn't available.

Shared shuttle vs private transfer — what's the difference?

Private transfers take you directly from your pickup point to your accommodation, with no shared passengers and no extra stops. Shared shuttles are budget-friendly and pick up multiple passengers on a planned route, so the journey may take longer but the per-person price is lower.

Can I add a child seat to my Prague Airport transfer?

Yes. We offer infant carriers, baby seats and boosters depending on your supplier and route. Add the seat type you need during booking so it can be confirmed in advance.

How much does a child seat cost?

The first child seat in your booking is included free. Any additional seats may carry a fee from the supplier — the exact amount is shown in your booking quote before you pay, so there are no surprises.

I forgot to request a child seat — can I add it after booking?

Yes. Contact customer service as soon as possible to add it to your booking. Late requests are honoured subject to availability, so the sooner you ask, the better. Important: no refund or replacement applies if a driver arrives without a seat that wasn't requested in time.

Is my child seat guaranteed once I've added it to my booking?

If you've added the seat at the time of booking, it's confirmed with your transport supplier. Seats requested after the booking is placed are subject to availability. A seat requested too late may be unavailable on arrival. No refund applies in that case.

Can I bring a pet or service animal?

Yes, at no extra charge. Notify us at booking so the right vehicle is allocated. Important: animals count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity — so a 5-seat vehicle with two pets has three human seats.

Do you have wheelchair-accessible options at Prague Airport?

Yes. Note any accessibility need (wheelchair, mobility scooter, special assistance) in the booking comments. We work with specialised partners and make reasonable efforts to accommodate.

What if my flight into Prague Airport is delayed?

Will my driver wait at Prague Airport if my flight is late?

Yes. Your driver waits up to 60 minutes free after your scheduled arrival for airport pickups. International arrivals add a 30-minute buffer on top. Your driver's free waiting period starts once that buffer ends.

What if my flight is delayed by more than 2 hours?

Contact customer service to reschedule. If we can't pick you up at the new time, the order is cancelled without charge.

What if my flight is cancelled entirely?

Your transfer is cancelled free of charge. Contact customer service immediately so we can update the booking.

What if my flight is diverted away from Prague Airport?

Contact us immediately. We'll do our best to reschedule your pickup — though we can't guarantee a free transfer if the new airport is in a different region or significantly further from your destination.

Where will I meet my driver at Prague Airport?

24 hours before pickup we send a final SMS or WhatsApp with the exact meeting point and your driver's contact details. Meet & greet at the arrival gate is available on request, subject to airport policy — if not possible at the gate, we'll assign an alternative meeting point.

What if I'm stuck inside Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (luggage, immigration)?

Use the emergency number on your e-ticket to call the driver or local supplier and let them know you're still in the terminal. The driver will wait through their free period and, if reached in time, can sometimes extend.

What counts as a no-show?

Not appearing within the free waiting period and being unreachable for additional time. No-shows are charged in full and non-refundable.

Best price & current deals for Prague Airport

Where can I find a discount code?

Active offers are applied automatically when you search — there's nothing to enter manually. To see what's currently running, check our discount codes page or our homepage banner.

Should I book my Prague Airport transfer early?

Yes. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance for the best vehicle selection. Bookings within 24 hours are subject to availability and may carry an expedited service fee. Booking early locks in today's price.

Is there a low-deposit option?

On selected services and destinations, yes — pay a deposit now and the balance before your travel date. If the balance isn't paid in time the booking auto-cancels and the deposit is forfeited. Note: low-deposit bookings can't be paid with hoppa Credits.

What is Refund Protect?

An optional add-on at checkout from our partner Refund Protect. If you (or anyone in your party) can't attend for a covered reason, you receive 100% of your booking back. Refund Protect's decision is final — see their full terms when adding the option.

Can I use hoppa Credits from a previous booking?

Yes. hoppa Credits apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email. They expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred between accounts, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

Can I cancel my Prague Airport transfer and get a refund?

Yes, depending on timing and vehicle size. Up to 7 seats: free cancellation at least 24 hours before pickup; 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats: free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats: free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup. Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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Who is hoppa exactly?

hoppa is a global mobility platform for airport transfers, airport taxis, ride-hailing, private holiday transfers and shuttles — empowering 40 million+ customers with seamless, door-to-door ground transportation across 182+ countries and 2,600+ airports and resorts.

In one place, you can instantly compare and book with real-time access to the best fares and optimal routes for every journey and every budget. Our network of 70,000+ vetted local fleet providers delivers reliable, fixed-price travel for every need.

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Why pre-book instead of grabbing a taxi at Prague Airport arrivals?

Fixed price quoted upfront (no meter, no surprise tolls), driver waits up to 60 minutes free if your flight's late, meet & greet on request, child seats and accessibility bookable in advance, 24/7 multilingual support, and a clear cancellation policy if plans change.

Aren't I just paying a middleman fee?

Your payment covers both our booking service and the supplier's fare — we pay the supplier on your behalf. That's what gives you a fixed all-in price, dispute resolution, and a single point of contact if anything goes wrong on the trip.

Are the Prague Airport drivers vetted and licensed?

We only work with established local transport partners who meet our service and safety standards, and who operate under their own local licensing and insurance requirements. Each supplier is contracted directly by hoppa.

Is my booking and payment secure?

Yes. Payments are processed through industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways. Your booking details and personal information are protected throughout the transaction.

Can I read verified reviews?

Yes — thousands of travellers share their journey feedback on our website and on Trustpilot, so you can see real experiences from past passengers before you book.

What if something goes wrong on the day at Prague Airport?

24/7 phone support is available in English, Spanish and Chinese; chat support runs in all languages. Emergency contact numbers are on your e-ticket so you can reach support or the local supplier directly.

How do I complain after the trip?

Raise a complaint within 30 days of the date of service, whichever product you booked. Email customer service with your booking reference.

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Where's my e-ticket and Prague Airport pickup time?

A confirmation email goes out immediately after booking, a reminder 7 days before, and final pickup details by SMS or WhatsApp 24 hours before. Everything stays visible in My Bookings when you log in.

Can I get a VAT invoice for expenses?

Yes — contact customer service within 30 days of your trip to issue an invoice.

I left something in the car

Contact customer service as soon as possible. We'll make reasonable efforts to recover and return your item, but we can't guarantee retrieval and don't accept liability for items left behind.

Smoking, damage and cleaning fees

Smoking or vaping in any vehicle triggers a minimum $250 cleaning fee and the driver may end the trip; the fare becomes non-refundable. Trash, spills or other damage in the vehicle can incur a cleaning fee of up to $200.

What are hoppa Credits?

Credit issued on refunds or as a goodwill gesture. They apply automatically to your next booking when you log in with the same email, expire 12 months after issue, can't be transferred, and can't be combined with low-deposit bookings.

How do I cancel my booking? Can I get a refund?

Cancel from your account or by contacting support. Refund depends on timing and vehicle size: up to 7 seats — free at least 24 hours before pickup, 100% charge less than 24 hours before. 8–14 seats — free at least 48 hours before pickup. 16+ seats — free at least 14 days before pickup, 50% back less than 14 days but more than 7 days, no refund less than 7 days before pickup.

Can I change my Prague Airport booking details?

Yes, but only for: passenger names, contact numbers, number of passengers, and luggage count (within the booked vehicle's capacity). One free modification is allowed if your booking is eligible. For other changes — including route, vehicle category or pickup point — you'll need to cancel and rebook at the current price.

How long do refunds take to process?

Approved refunds reach your original payment method in 5 to 7 business days.

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How much is a taxi from Prague Airport to the Old Town, Wenceslas Square or your hotel?

The number first. A seat on the shared shuttle into the Old Town is £26 (about 690 Kč) per person. A private car on the same road is £32 (about 850 Kč), and that figure buys the vehicle rather than a head. Eight seats in a minibus come to £48 (about 1,270 Kč). Prices are indicative. Booking confirms the figure you actually pay.

Now the arithmetic, which turns over faster than most travellers expect. Alone with a cabin bag you keep £-6 by taking the seat. Two of you pay £52 in seats against £32 for a car that carries three. Three of you save £46 and nobody lifts a case onto a tram.

Wenceslas Square and the New Town price at £32 in a private car, with eight seats from £43. Heading north afterwards? The Saxon markets open at the end of November and sit around two hours up the road, and hoppa covers Dresden Airport at the far end.

Destination	Journey time	Shared shuttle (per person)	Private car (3 to 4 seats)	Minibus (up to 8)
Prague Airport to the Old Town and Charles Bridge	25 to 40 min	from £26 pp	from £32	from £48
Prague Airport to Wenceslas Square and the New Town	30 to 45 min	from £27 pp	from £32	from £43

Please note: Prices are subject to change depending on your specific travel details and requirements. To secure our most competitive price and get an instant, accurate fixed price, use the hoppa booking widget to lock in your ride today!

Will my driver be waiting if my flight into Prague lands late?

December arrivals into Prague land in the dark and often behind schedule. Fog settles in the Vltava basin, de-icing queues build on the apron, and a 21:00 landing becomes 22:20. The hall thins out. Somebody near the exit starts asking strangers where they are going.

Your driver is already in that hall, waiting on a name board you booked days ago. The flight has been tracked since push-back. A late landing shifts the pick-up by itself, and you are not expected to warn anybody. You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts.

Midnight and midday cost you the identical figure. You agreed it before you flew. Cannot see anybody? Do not go outside looking. Your e-ticket holds a phone number, staffed around the clock, picked up in about 11 seconds.

Which Prague transfer is right for you?

Headcount decides this one, and the crossover sits at two people. Find your own party in the list:

One traveller, hand luggage: buy the shuttle seat and keep the £-6.
Two or more: the private car costs less in total and ends at your door.
Four with winter cases: one vehicle on one fare, rather than £104 in seats.
Six to eight together: the minibus, with the fare divided between everybody.

Your travel style	Recommended service	Why it works
One of you, a cabin bag, a hostel bed	Shared shuttle seat	A single seat is £26 against £32 for the whole car. Travelling alone is the one case where buying a seat beats buying a vehicle, and hoppa sells you the seat.
Two of you with cases	A private car, booked as one vehicle	Two seats come to £52. The car is £32 and takes a third passenger at no extra cost. The sum has already turned over.
Family of four, apartment in the Old Town	Private car or MPV	Four seats on the shared run cost £104. One vehicle carries the lot on a single fare and stops at the address. Your first child seat is free when you ask at booking.
Landing after dark in December	Pre-booked private transfer	A named driver meets you at the barrier with your booking already paid. Nothing is negotiated at the kerb, and the last kilometre over wet cobbles happens in a warm car.
Six to eight on a city break	Private minibus	£48 for eight seats and eight bags, split between everybody. One address, one driver, nobody counting coins on a tram.
Wheelchair user	Wheelchair-accessible minibus	Lift-equipped and pre-booked to your landing time, seating 1 to 6 passengers. Flag it at booking so the right vehicle turns up.

Is the shared shuttle cheaper than a private car from Prague Airport?

For one traveller, yes. A single seat is £26 against £32 for the car, and nobody should talk you out of £-6 when you are carrying one bag.

Add a second person and the sum turns over:

Two seats cost £52. The same car still costs £32 and seats three.
Three seats cost £78, so the car saves you £46 and keeps your luggage in the boot.
Four people are paying £104 in seats against one vehicle on one fare.

Two things a per-person price leaves out:

A shared shuttle may wait up to 45 minutes at the airport for the other passengers before it sets off. A private car leaves when you reach it.
The shuttle sets you down at a stop. The car stops at your address, which matters at 23:00 in December with a wheeled case on wet cobbles.

Buy the seat when you travel alone. Buy the car the moment there are two of you.

Transport option	Indicative price to the Old Town	Journey time	What is included and what to watch for
hoppa shared shuttle (per person)	from £26 pp	About 30 min, once the vehicle fills	The cheapest answer for one traveller. The vehicle can sit up to 45 minutes at the airport while the other seats fill, and it sets you down at a stop rather than a door.
hoppa private car (3 to 4 seats)	from £32	25 to 40 min	One fixed all-in price for the vehicle, so it beats two shuttle seats by £20 and three by £46. A named driver waits for you in arrivals, and cancelling is free up to 24 hours before travel.
hoppa private minibus (up to 8)	from £48	25 to 40 min	Eight seats and eight bags to one address on one fare. Child seats and adapted vehicles go on the same booking.
Bus 119 and metro Line A	Sold per ticket at the airport	The better part of an hour with the change	Honest value for one person travelling light. You change at Nadrazi Veleslavin, stand with your case through the city, and finish on foot over the cobbles.
Airport taxi rank	Whatever the meter reaches, in koruna	Same drive, unquoted	The marked rank is regulated and the tariff card sits in the windscreen. Read it before you get in. The number is agreed at the end of the journey rather than before it.
Rideshare app	Quoted on the day	Same road, variable pricing	Fine at noon in October. A Friday evening in Advent, with four flights down together and snow on the apron, is exactly when the quote climbs.

Watch the hidden cost: a per-person fare looks like the cheap answer right up to the moment somebody joins you. Two seats, three seats, a fourth at the last minute, and the shared price quietly passes the car it was supposed to undercut. The rank plays the same trick from the other end, where the meter starts low in Ruzyne and finishes somewhere you did not agree to. hoppa quotes one number for the vehicle you pick, in pounds, weeks before you land. Every case rides inside it, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before travel.

How to book your Prague airport transfer with hoppa

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Search by flight or route

Enter Prague Vaclav Havel Airport as your pick-up, then where you are staying. Type the house number too, not just the lane: the Old Town repeats street names within a few hundred metres. Add your flight number and hoppa tracks it automatically.

Choose your vehicle

Compare a shared shuttle seat, a private car, an MPV, a minibus and a coach side by side on fixed all-in prices. The seat is priced per person and every private vehicle is priced once, which is the whole comparison. The vehicle types page shows seats and luggage for each.

Add extras

Request child seats (the first is free), extra luggage space or the refundable upgrade. The vehicle extras page lists everything you can add.

Confirmed instantly

Your e-ticket arrives with your driver's name, vehicle registration, photo and exact meeting point. Check your terminal before you fly: a UK arrival clears at Terminal 1.

A few things worth knowing before you book:

Six details decide whether your booking runs smoothly, so check them before you pay.

The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking: the vehicle extras page shows the seats and boosters you can add, and a seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund.
Your fixed price is complete as quoted. The airport pick-up charge, any tolls on the route and any night hours between 22:00 and 08:00 sit inside it. There is nothing extra to pay the driver.
Each passenger gets one case up to 24 inches. A bag over 24 inches counts as two pieces, so size up on the vehicle types page if you travel heavy. Christmas market weekends rarely end with less luggage than they began, so book the boot space for the journey home.
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before travel on cars up to 7 seats, 48 hours before on 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days before on 16 seats and above. On a 16+ seater you get half the booking value back inside 14 days, and nothing inside 7. The hoppa help centre walks you through a cancellation or a change.
Pets and service animals are welcome. They count toward the vehicle's passenger capacity, so flag them at booking.
Book inside 24 hours of travel and an expedited booking fee applies, so the day before is the cheapest moment to lock it in.

Where Prague Airport actually drops you

Prague is small on foot and awkward on wheels. The Old Town is twenty-five minutes by road and a long cobbled walk from any bus stop. The Castle stands on the far bank, above a hill. Settle your hotel address first. The vehicle follows from it.

Vibrant Christmas market in Prague's Old Town Square with a view of the historic clock tower.

Old Town Square, the clock and the Christmas market

The market fills the square under the astronomical clock from the end of November, with a tree, trdelnik stalls and mulled wine until late. Most visitors sleep within ten minutes of it, up lanes that are shut to traffic. A car gets you to the nearest open corner with the cases, and the rest is a short walk.

Shuttle seat from £26 pp · Private car from £32 · 25 to 40 min

Bustling Wenceslas Square in Prague with iconic architecture and city life.

Wenceslas Square and the New Town

A broad boulevard rather than a square, running up to the National Museum, lined with hotels and the city's big shops. It is the address most December visitors give a driver after the Old Town. The main station sits a few minutes east, which makes it the natural base for a day trip out of the city.

Private car from £32 · 30 to 45 min

Explore the stunning skyline of Prague with red rooftops and historical architecture.

Mala Strana, the Castle and Charles Bridge

The quieter half of the centre, across Charles Bridge and up the hill to the castle gates. Baroque streets, small squares and a steep climb at the end of every one of them. Nobody enjoys that hill with a suitcase, which is the argument for being driven to the door rather than to a tram stop.

Across the river from the Old Town · a short drive on from the centre

A vibrant Christmas market scene in Dresden, showcasing traditional stalls and festive decorations.

Dresden, two hours north for a second market

Plenty of Prague visitors add Saxony to the same trip. Dresden holds the oldest Christmas market in Germany on its Altmarkt, with the Frauenkirche and the Elbe terraces a few minutes away. The two cities run a comfortable pair of long weekends in Advent.

hoppa covers Dresden Airport at the other end · around two hours by road

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Can I cancel or change my hoppa transfer?

Yes. For a private car or any vehicle up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. Larger vehicles carry longer windows: 8 to 14 seaters at least 48 hours before, and 16+ seaters at least 14 days before. Cancel a 16+ seater inside 14 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price. You can add a refundable upgrade at booking. Its price depends on the booking and the vehicle you choose. The first child seat is free when you request it at booking.

Is hoppa transfer reliable?

hoppa's managed network connects you to 70,000+ vetted local operators across 182+ countries, all verified for licensing, insurance, and service standards. With 40M+ travellers served, and institutional trust from Mastercard and UnionPay, hoppa is built on the infrastructure that the world's leading financial networks rely on for ground transportation. Fixed prices, real-time flight tracking, and 24/7 support mean your transfer is never in doubt.

Prague lands most of its Christmas-market traffic after dark, and the service is built around that:

Fog over the Vltava basin pushes December arrivals back by an hour at a time. Your driver reads the real touchdown off the aircraft and repositions to meet it.
You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts.
Snow slows the last stretch into the centre and the cobbled lanes stay closed to traffic. You agreed the fare at booking, and a crawling meter is not something you have to watch.
The number on your e-ticket reaches hoppa's team in an average of 11 seconds. A real person, every hour of the night, through the whole of Advent.

Can an AI assistant book hoppa?

Yes. hoppa is integrated into Mastercard's Agentic Pay platform, meaning AI agents can search, compare, and complete transfer bookings on your behalf, across hoppa's full network of 70,000+ vetted providers, without human intervention. hoppa is built for the agentic travel era.

Prague Vaclav Havel Airport terminal guide & tips

Prague runs two terminals in one connected building, and which half you land in depends on where you flew from:

Terminal 1 takes non-Schengen flights, which covers every arrival from the UK.
Terminal 2 takes Schengen arrivals from Germany, Austria and the rest of the zone.
The two halls sit end to end, a few minutes apart on foot, under one roof.

Collect your cases, walk out past the barrier, and look for the name board with your booking on it.

Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)

Which hall you land in, where your driver stands, and when the bus is honestly the better answer

Arrival Guide Delays & Drivers Travel Info What to do?

Arrivals

Prague has two terminals in one building. Terminal 1 handles non-Schengen flights, which is where a UK arrival clears passport control; Terminal 2 handles Schengen flights and needs no passport check. Collect your cases, follow the signs for Arrivals, and walk out past the barrier. Your e-ticket names your driver and carries a number to ring.

Private transfers

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, past the barrier, holding a board with your name or the 'hoppa' logo.

Shared shuttles and coaches

Walk out to the marked bay on the forecourt, signed from the hall. Give your terminal at booking so the vehicle waits at the right door.

Delays & Driver Info

Free waiting time

You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts, which covers the non-Schengen passport queue at Terminal 1.

Delayed, diverted or landing early?

Your driver follows your flight from the moment you board. Winter fog is the local hazard here and occasionally sends an arrival on to Brno or Vienna. Your driver sees it before the hall does and will contact you to reposition or rebook. A delayed flight simply moves your pick-up, with nothing for you to do.

Can't find your driver?

Stay inside the arrivals hall of the terminal you landed at and call the number on your e-ticket. hoppa's team picks up in an average of 11 seconds, a 99.7% call answer rate: a real person, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hoppa help centre answers most questions before you need to call.

General Travel Information

Kč

Currency & tipping

The Czech Republic runs on the koruna and card is taken almost everywhere in Prague. Prices here are shown in pounds for the UK market. Leaving the odd ten or twenty koruna on a restaurant table is normal. Your hoppa fare is settled in advance, and the driver collects nothing. Ignore the exchange booths at the airport and in the Old Town lanes; the rates there are among the worst in Europe.

Peak traffic

The airport road through Dejvice slows between 07:00 and 09:00 and again from 16:00 on weekdays. Advent weekends fill the centre from mid-afternoon, so a Friday evening landing takes longer than the map suggests.

Avoid unofficial taxis

Nobody legitimate touts for fares inside the arrivals hall, so turn down whoever asks. Prague's licensed rank is outside and prints its tariff on a card in the windscreen; read it before you get in. A hoppa driver waits at the barrier with a name board and never approaches you first.

Honest alternative

Bus 119 runs from outside the terminal to the metro at Nadrazi Veleslavin, where Line A carries on into the centre. One person with a cabin bag should take it, and hoppa has no interest in arguing against that. Allow the better part of an hour with the change, the stairs and the walk at the far end.

What to do around Prague?

If your flight home leaves late in the day, the city repays a final few hours.

The Christmas markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square run from the end of November into the new year, with a tree, a stage and food stalls until late.
Prague Castle opens its grounds early, and the walk down through Mala Strana to Charles Bridge beats the queues coming the other way.
The Vltava embankment and Kampa island are quiet in winter, with the castle lit above the water from mid-afternoon.

How early should you leave the Old Town for a morning flight home?

Book your pick-up from the Old Town, Wenceslas Square or your Prague apartment back to the airport!

Name an hour. A car keeps it, at your Prague address. On a departure your driver waits free for up to 15 minutes past the time you chose, so be on the pavement with everything zipped.

Start from your boarding time and count back. A European departure wants two hours inside the terminal. Away from the weekday crush, the road out from the Old Town takes roughly thirty minutes. December deserves a margin on top. The lanes around Old Town Square are closed to traffic, so your driver meets you at the nearest open corner and that walk is part of your timing.

Ready to book your Prague airport transfer?

The flight into Prague is the simple part. What shapes the evening is the half hour afterwards: an unfamiliar bus, a metro change with a case, and the last stretch over wet cobbles in the dark.

One booking takes all of that away. Clear the barrier and somebody is already holding your name up. The fare was settled at home. The car pulls up at your door, not at the end of the street.

Settle the ride into town before you close the airline tab. Keep the hoppa app on your phone for same-day changes, and see every route hoppa runs across the Czech Republic.

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Prague airport transfers: Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from Prague Airport to the Old Town?

A seat on the shared shuttle is £26 (about 690 Kč) per person. A private car carrying up to 3 is £32 (about 850 Kč) for the whole vehicle. Eight seats in a minibus come to £48 (about 1,270 Kč). The drive takes 25 to 40 minutes depending on the hour. Prices are indicative.

Is the shared shuttle or a private car cheaper from Prague Airport?

Your headcount decides it, and nothing else does. One seat is £26 and the car is £32, so a solo traveller keeps £-6 on the shuttle. Two seats come to £52 against the same £32 car, which saves you £20. Three seats come to £78 and the car saves £46. The crossover sits at two passengers, every day of the year.

How much is a transfer from Prague Airport to Wenceslas Square?

A private car seating up to 4 is £32 (about 850 Kč). The eight-seat minibus runs to £43 (about 1,140 Kč). A shared shuttle seat on the same road is £27 per person, so two of you are already better off in the car. The run takes 30 to 45 minutes through the city. Prices are indicative.

Can I share a transfer from Prague Airport with other passengers?

Yes. hoppa sells a shared shuttle seat into Prague from £26 per person, and it is the right buy for one traveller with hand luggage. Two points to weigh first. The vehicle can sit up to 45 minutes at the airport while the remaining seats fill. It sets you down at a stop rather than at your address. From two passengers upwards the private car costs less in total and ends at the door.

Where do I meet my driver at Prague Airport?

In the arrivals hall of the terminal you land at, just past the barrier where the drivers stand. Yours holds a board showing your name or the hoppa badge. A shared shuttle or a coach loads at a marked bay on the forecourt instead. Your e-ticket carries the exact meeting point and a number to ring.

Which terminal do UK flights use at Prague Airport?

Terminal 1. It handles non-Schengen arrivals, which is every flight from the UK, and it is where you clear passport control. Terminal 2 takes Schengen flights from inside the zone. The two halls are joined, a few minutes apart on foot, and your driver meets you in whichever one your flight lands at.

Will my driver wait if my flight into Prague is delayed?

Yes. Your flight is tracked, so the pick-up follows the real landing time rather than the printed one. You get up to 60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands. On an international arrival a 30-minute buffer is added before the waiting time starts. December fog over the Vltava basin is the usual cause of a late arrival here, and your driver sees the new time before you reach the hall.

Can I get from Prague Airport to the city centre by bus and metro?

Yes, and for one person with a rucksack it is a fair choice. Bus 119 runs from outside the terminal to Nadrazi Veleslavin, where metro Line A carries on into the centre. Buy your ticket before you board. Allow the better part of an hour once you count the change, the stairs and the last cobbled stretch on foot.

Are taxis at Prague Airport safe to use?

Prague's licensed rank stands on the forecourt and every car there prints a tariff card in the windscreen. Read it before you get in. The long-running problem at this airport is not the rank at all. It is the people who approach arriving passengers inside the hall with a flat-rate offer. Nobody legitimate touts for work in there, so turn them down. A pre-booked driver carries your name on a board and never speaks to you first.

Can I visit Dresden from Prague on the same trip?

Plenty of December visitors do. Dresden lies around two hours north by road, and its Striezelmarkt has been running since the fifteenth century. The two cities pair neatly across a long weekend. Flying home out of Saxony instead? hoppa covers Dresden Airport at the other end on the same fixed basis.

Does the Prague transfer price include tolls and the night-time surcharge?

Yes. Your fare is complete as quoted. The airport pick-up charge, any tolls on the route and any night hours between 22:00 and 08:00 are already counted in. Pounds at booking, and not a koruna at the hotel door.

How far is Prague Airport from the city centre?

The airport sits west of the city at Ruzyne. The Old Town is 25 to 40 minutes by road depending on the hour, and Wenceslas Square 30 to 45. Weekday mornings and Advent Friday evenings sit at the slow end of both ranges.

When are the Prague Christmas markets on?

The markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square open at the end of November and run into the new year, with stalls, a tree and a stage. Evenings are the busy time, and the lanes around Old Town Square stay closed to traffic throughout. Give your driver the nearest open corner to your hotel when you book.

Can I book a minibus or coach for a group from Prague Airport?

Yes. A private minibus carries up to 22 passengers with one bag each, and a private coach seats up to 60, so a rowing eight with its coaches, or two families booked into one Mala Strana pension, travels together on one fixed all-in price. Give your final headcount and luggage count at booking so the right size meets you. Larger vehicles carry longer cancellation windows: 48 hours for 8 to 14 seaters and 14 days for 16 seats and above. Cancel a 16+ seater inside 14 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing.

Can I add a child seat to my Prague transfer?

Yes. The first child seat is free with every hoppa transfer. Request it at booking, with your child's age, so the driver fits it before you land. A seat that is not on the booking can mean a refused ride with no refund, so add it when you book rather than on the day.

Can I cancel or change my Prague transfer?

Yes. For cars and vehicles up to 7 seats, cancel at least 24 hours before travel for a full refund. For 8 to 14 seat vehicles the window is 48 hours, and for 16 seats and above it is 14 days. Cancel a 16+ seater inside 14 days and you get half the booking value back. Inside 7 days you get nothing. Where your booking is eligible, you can make one free change to passenger names, contact numbers, passenger count or luggage count. A change of route, vehicle type or pick-up point means cancelling and rebooking at the current price.

Do I pay the driver on arrival?

No. You pay in full at booking and your e-ticket is your receipt. hoppa accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro and PayPal at checkout. The driver has nothing to collect. Czech custom is to round the bill up and leave it there.

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