Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Zurich and Prague are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 38 weekly Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 07:15 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ZRH to PRG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
SWISS has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Prague — and maybe even more of Czechia if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SWISS.
The most punctual carrier that offers ZRH to PRG flights is SWISS. Its services land without delay 68.94% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight is £66. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £131. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from ZRH to PRG, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
Zurich Airport is about 8 miles from central Zurich. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PRG:
Go where the road takes you with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Book your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Prague and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 11 miles from the centre of Prague. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Prague based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague for July if you'd like to visit Prague during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to PRG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Czechia
You've seen Prague, now it's time to discover other parts of Czechia. Journey about 110 miles south-east to Brno to tick off its popular sights. From Brno astronomical clock to Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ostrava is another standout destination in Czechia and is around 170 miles east of Prague. No trip is complete without dropping by Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.