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Praha Ruzyn? International Airport (PRG)
Tel: (02) 2011 3314 (arrivals and departures in English); (02) 2011 3321 (other information).

Ruzyn? Airport is situated approximately 20km (12.5 miles) northwest of Prague. There is only one terminal. Modernisation and expansion of the existing facilities was completed in 1997 but work continues on upgrading the capacity. The airport provides reasonably good links with Western and Eastern Europe.

Major airlines: The Czech Republic's national carrier, ?SA (tel: (02) 2480 6111; website: www.csa.cz), operates international and domestic flights from Ruzyn? airport. ?SA flies to major cities in Europe, Middle East and to New York, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto, Bangkok and Singapore. Domestic flights are to Ostrava. International airlines serving Prague include Air Canada, Alitalia, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, British Midland Airways, Delta, KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines, Go, Lufthansa, Sabena, SAS and Swissair.

Approximate flight times to Prague: From London is 1 hour 50 minutes; from New York is 11 hours; from Los Angeles varies from 17 hours 30 minutes to 19 hours; from Toronto is ten hours 20 minutes and from Sydney is (plus stopover and transfer) is between 21 hours 15 minutes and 28 hours.

Airport facilities: Facilities include a post office, banks, bureaux de change, an accommodation agency, a restaurant and shops. Car hire is available from Alamo (tel: (02) 2010 43534), Avis (tel: (02) 2010 44370), Budget (tel: (02) 2010 43253), Europcar (tel: (02) 2010 43207), Hertz (tel: (02) 2010 44340) and Rent-A-Car (tel: (02) 2010 44370).

Business facilities: Diners Club operates a business lounge with phone, fax and internet access, for members and guests only.

Departure tax: K?4500.

Transport to the city: Shuttle minibus services to the city centre are provided every half-hour by ?edaz (tel: (02) 2011 4296; fax: (02) 2011 4286; website: www.imc.cas.cz/szympo/ginfo/cedaz.htm), at a cost of K?90. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Bus 119 goes to the Dejvická metro station (Line A) and runs every ten minutes 0430-2330; tickets cost K?2 and can be purchased from the newspaper stand or the machine in front of the terminal. Taxis should be avoided as overcharging is common and drivers may become violent if the charge is questioned.



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