Flying from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
Warsaw's main base, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Warsaw and Prague (where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is the most popular route. There are 34 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with LOT - Polish Airlines at 8:45pm. Go for the first WAW to PRG departure operated by LOT - Polish Airlines at 7:30am if you'd rather not wait around.
Your flight from Warsaw to PRG won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can find a direct flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) leaving from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
When leaving from WAW, you can catch a direct flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague with LOT - Polish Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between WAW and PRG is LOT.
The top on-time carrier on this route is LOT. Its services land without delay 79.93% of the time.
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kms (6 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Warsaw Chopin Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from WAW reach their destination on time.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
WMI is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Warsaw. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
You can book a plane ticket from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) out of Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO) with a stopover. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a popular transfer point.
From central Warsaw, RDO is around 97 kms (60 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
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RDO has an on-time performance rating of 100%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to central Prague is around 13 kms (8 miles). If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
At the moment, £32 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. The cheapest price for a return flight is £71. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Warsaw to PRG by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). September is the busiest month to visit Prague. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Prague is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your Warsaw to PRG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Warsaw to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Prague
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Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are must-visits when exploring Prague.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Czechia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kms (120 miles) southeast of Prague, a trip to Brno will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Tugendhat Villa, Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus) and Špilberk Castle.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) east of Prague, Ostrava is another essential stop in Czechia. Experience major highlights starting with Landek, Landek Park and Dolní Vítkovice.