Travelling from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) departing from here.
Prague is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Colombo to PRG won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Colombo to PRG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Book a hotel close to PRG if you're taking a late flight from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Prague. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
For a one-way ticket from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport, R 3,707 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from R 8,976. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from Colombo to PRG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Prague. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport.
When booking your flight from Colombo to PRG, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Prague, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport in January when temperatures average between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Prague
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Prague right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Old Town Square are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Prague itinerary.
Complete your Prague trip with a car rental
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