Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Prague is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 17:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your EDI to PRG flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Prague, Czechia. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague:
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers EDI to PRG flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 77.5% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. These are the top stopovers between EDI and PRG:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
R 640 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Return flights start from R 1,121. These prices can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to PRG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Pick up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and discover Prague and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
From Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Prague is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. For smaller crowds, travel to Prague in April.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to PRG in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Czechia
You've done Prague, now it's time to discover other corners of Czechia. Journey around 177 kilometres south-east to Brno to check off its leading attractions. From Brno astronomical clock to Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Czechia, consider Ostrava, about 274 kilometres east of Prague. Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe are key reasons to visit.