Travelling from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
The average time for a direct London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight is 2 hours.
Prague is one hour ahead of London. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 34 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:15am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LHR to PRG is with British Airways at 8:35pm.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to PRG. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) can be booked from here.
British Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague departing from LHR.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with British Airways between LHR and PRG.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.43% of its services reaching their destination on time.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) plane ticket with departures from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to PRG can be booked with easyJet.
EasyJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to PRG route.
The top carrier for punctuality is easyJet. Its London Gatwick Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights arrive as scheduled 72.59% of the time.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague departing from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Fly with one of these top carriers that offer direct London to PRG plane tickets from STN:
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from STN to PRG.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Ryanair. Its services land without delay 78.23% of the time.
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
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Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 13 kilometres from central Prague. The time it takes to get there by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
$26 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Return flights start from $48. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap flights from London to PRG by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
September is when most people book flights from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). Visit Prague in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Prague is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your London to PRG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
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Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are must-visits when exploring Prague.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many cities in Czechia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Prague. Around 193 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include Tugendhat Villa, Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus) and Špilberk Castle.
If you want to check out another major destination in Czechia, head for Ostrava, roughly 290 kilometres east of Prague. Landek, Landek Park and Dolní Vítkovice are key highlights.