Travelling from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Warsaw. Explore your options departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when organising your flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
1 hour 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Warsaw.
The most popular route is from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), with 34 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from WAW to PRG is the 7:30am LOT - Polish Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 8:45pm with LOT - Polish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Warsaw to PRG.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up 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 Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can find a direct flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
When jetting out of WAW, you can take a direct flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague with LOT - Polish Airlines.
LOT - Polish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from WAW to PRG.
With a reliable 89.61% of services arriving as scheduled, LOT - Polish Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Frederic Chopin Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% arrive on time at their destination.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can reach WMI from central Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your Warsaw to PRG flight:
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Have a late flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PRG and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own speed with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and find adventure across Prague and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 13 kilometres from central Prague. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is R 729. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,817. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Warsaw to PRG, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Prague. July is when most people book flights from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Warsaw to PRG plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Warsaw 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. As soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Prague Castle and Wenceslas Square are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Prague to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Charles Bridge.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Czechia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Prague, a visit to Brno will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Tugendhat Villa, Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus).
If you want to check out another major stop in Czechia, head for Ostrava, roughly 290 kilometres east of Prague. Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park are key reasons to visit.