# PRG — Prague (Václav Havel Airport Prague)

> PRG (Václav Havel Airport Prague) is the main international airport serving Prague, Czechia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/prg-prague

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Bus 119 + Metro Line A to Old Town
- **Typical fare:** CZK 40
- **Journey time:** 35–45 min
- **Pickup point:** Bus stop outside T1/T2
- **Key warning:** Skip the AAA/Fix taxi desks — Bolt or pre-booked is half the price
- **Fare reality (PRG → Old Town):** expected CZK 40–CZK 700 · concerning CZK 900+ · likely scam CZK 1500+ taxi mafia
- **Overall risk:** medium — Bus 119 + Metro is dirt cheap (CZK 40). Taxi 'mafia' still operates — book via Bolt or Liftago.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of PRG, ranked

1. **Bus 119 + Metro A** _(recommended)_ — cost CZK 40, journey 35–45 min, wait Every 5–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: One transfer
2. **Bolt** _(recommended)_ — cost CZK 400–600, journey 25–40 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Surge
3. **Airport Express bus** _(recommended)_ — cost CZK 100, journey 35 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Direct to main station
   - Cons: Less frequent
4. **Taxi (Fix/AAA)** — cost CZK 600–900, journey 25–40 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Always available
   - Cons: Pricier than Bolt

## First 30 minutes after landing at PRG

1. Walk to Bus 119 stop outside arrivals
2. Buy 90-min ticket from machine (CZK 40)
3. Bus to Nádraží Veleslavín, change to Metro A
4. For taxi use Bolt or pre-booked transfer
5. Plan 40–60 min to Old Town

## Common scams at PRG

- **Old taxi mafia** (high risk): Unlicensed cab quotes CZK 1500. _How to avoid:_ Use Bolt, AAA, or Fix only.
- **Inflated 'flat rate'** (medium risk): Cab claims meter broken. _How to avoid:_ Use app-based booking instead.

## Payment warnings at PRG

- Contactless tap on PID transit
- Bolt accepts card

## Arrival checklist for PRG

- Bus 119 + Metro CZK 40
- Bolt for door-to-door
- Skip random taxis

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Last updated: May 2026

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