Flying from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) leaving from here.
Prague is one hour behind Johannesburg. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Johannesburg to PRG, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to PRG with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JNB and PRG include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Driving from central Johannesburg to HLA typically takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Johannesburg to PRG flight? Check in to a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Reserve a hotel near PRG if you're catching a late flight from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and explore beyond Prague's main sights.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is about 13 kilometres from central Prague. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Currently, R 5,569 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,524. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to PRG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Johannesburg to PRG.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). July is the peak month for travel to Prague. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Lock in a Johannesburg to PRG plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Prague to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Prague
Start your Prague trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, browse our selection of hotels including:
Prague Castle and Wenceslas Square are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Prague travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Charles Bridge.
Explore more of Czechia
You've visited Prague, now it's time to explore more of Czechia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Brno to check off its leading sights. From Tugendhat Villa to Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus), there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Czechia, consider Ostrava, roughly 290 kilometres east of Prague. Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park are key highlights.
