Updated in August 2026
How many airports are there in the Czech Republic? For ordinary travelers, the answer is: six airports in the Czech Republic. All currently offer international scheduled or charter passenger flights. Czechia also has smaller airfields used for private, military, training and other types of aviation, but they are not relevant when booking a normal passenger trip.
International Passenger Airports in the Czech Republic
The six passenger airports are very different. Prague has a large international network, while some regional airports handle only a limited number of seasonal or holiday flights.
| Airport | Code | Type of Passenger Service | Most Useful For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Václav Havel Airport Prague | PRG | Large scheduled and charter network | Prague, Central Bohemia and most international visitors |
| Brno–Tuřany Airport | BRQ | Scheduled routes and seasonal holiday flights | Brno and South Moravia |
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | Scheduled routes and seasonal charters | Ostrava and eastern Czechia |
| Pardubice Airport | PED | Low-cost scheduled routes and seasonal holiday flights | Pardubice and, in some cases, travelers continuing to Prague |
| Karlovy Vary Airport | KLV | Limited seasonal international flights | Karlovy Vary when a suitable seasonal connection is available |
| České Budějovice Airport | JCL/LKCS | Seasonal holiday charter flights | South Bohemia, mainly for holiday packages sold by Czech tour operators |
ℹ️ Why does České Budějovice sometimes have two codes? JCL is its IATA code, which may appear in passenger flight searches. LKCS is its ICAO code, used mainly in aviation documents and by the airport itself.
Regional schedules can change between summer and winter. Before planning a trip, check the current destinations on the official websites for Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Pardubice, Karlovy Vary and České Budějovice.
What Is the Main Airport in the Czech Republic?
Václav Havel Airport Prague is the country’s main airport by a very large margin. It handled more than 17.7 million passengers in 2025 and has a much larger selection of airlines, destinations and travel dates than any Czech regional airport. The airport’s code is PRG, but it may appear under several names:
- Václav Havel Airport Prague
- Prague Airport
- Praha–Ruzyně
- Prague–Ruzyně Airport
They all refer to the same airport. Ruzyně was its official name before it was renamed after former Czech president Václav Havel in 2012, but the old name is still widely used in Czechia.
Prague has only one airport used for normal scheduled passenger flights. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected parts of the same airport, not separate airports. Prague also has smaller aviation facilities, but they are not alternatives for travelers booking regular flights.
For most international visitors traveling to Prague or Central Bohemia, PRG is the most practical choice. It is also normally the best arrival airport for travelers who plan to continue around Czechia by train or bus. A regional airport can still be more convenient when it offers a direct flight from your departure city and is closer to your final destination.
Which Regional Airports Have Passenger Flights?
The five regional passenger airports have much smaller networks than Prague. Their schedules often depend on the season, and some flights are sold mainly as part of holiday packages.
Does Brno Have an International Airport?
Yes. Brno–Tuřany Airport is the largest regional passenger airport in the Czech Republic. It offers a combination of scheduled routes and seasonal flights to popular vacation destinations.
It can be a convenient choice for travelers visiting Brno, South Moravia, the Moravian Karst or the wine regions near Mikulov and Znojmo. However, its selection of scheduled routes is much smaller than Prague’s.
If there is no suitable flight to Brno, it is worth comparing connections through Prague and Vienna. Vienna Airport can be particularly practical for South Moravia because of its wider international network.
Does Ostrava Have an International Airport?
Yes. Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava serves the Moravian-Silesian Region in eastern Czechia. Its passenger network combines scheduled connections with seasonal holiday flights.
It is the most convenient Czech airport for Ostrava and nearby cities such as Frýdek-Místek, Karviná and Opava. Depending on the available flights, travelers to this part of Czechia may also compare connections through Katowice or Kraków in southern Poland.
Is Pardubice Airport an Alternative to Prague?
Pardubice Airport can sometimes be a cheaper alternative for a trip to Prague, but it is not a second Prague airport. There is no direct bus or train from the airport terminal to Prague. You must first travel to Pardubice Main Station, which takes approximately 10 minutes. Direct trains from Pardubice to Prague Main Station normally take about 55–70 minutes.
Including the transfer and waiting time, allow approximately 1.5–2 hours from Pardubice Airport to central Prague. The journey can take longer if your flight arrives late or does not connect conveniently with the airport bus. Before booking, compare the complete journey—including the transfer time, cost and arrival hour—not only the airfare.
Can You Fly Directly to Karlovy Vary?
Karlovy Vary has its own international airport, but its passenger schedule is very limited. In 2026, it offers only a small number of seasonal international connections.
When a suitable flight is available, it can be a convenient choice for Karlovy Vary and the surrounding spa region. At other times, most international visitors fly to Prague and continue to Karlovy Vary by bus or car.
Can You Fly Directly to Český Krumlov?
No. Český Krumlov does not have its own passenger airport. The nearest passenger airport is in České Budějovice, but its services mainly consist of seasonal holiday charters sold by Czech tour operators as part of vacation packages. It does not normally offer the regular scheduled connections that most independent international visitors would need.
If Český Krumlov is your first destination in Czechia, you will normally fly to Prague, Vienna or Linz and continue overland.
Why Are There No Regular Domestic Flights Between Czech Cities?
There is currently no practical network of scheduled domestic passenger flights within the Czech Republic. The country is compact, and its main cities have frequent train and bus connections.
For example:
- Prague to Brno normally takes approximately 2.5–3 hours by direct train or bus.
- Prague to Karlovy Vary takes approximately two hours by direct bus.
- Direct trains between Prague and Pardubice normally take about one hour.
Although a domestic flight would spend less time in the air, the complete journey would include traveling to the departure airport, arriving early, passing through security, waiting for boarding and traveling from the arrival airport into the city.
Trains and buses usually depart and arrive much closer to city centers. As a result, they are normally faster and more convenient for travel between Czech cities.
Some international charter flights may stop at another Czech airport to collect additional passengers. However, these services do not provide a practical domestic flight connection between the two cities.
