Czechia is a developed European country with many attractions and resorts. Every year, the number of those who want to get acquainted with it increases, which is reflected in the passenger traffic not only in international airports, but even those that carry out only domestic flights. Terminals of the Czech Republic easily copes with the needs of the population and tourists.
General information
Today in the Czech Republic there are 91 airports. They can be divided into 3 groups:
- national purpose;
- major airports in the region;
- regional.
Currently, there are 5 international air harbors in the country, which are connected practically with all capitals of the world. In most cases, the capital airport is the best way to visit the country, but often other international terminals are becoming an excellent alternative. To choose the best option for yourself, it is worthwhile to know in which cities of the Czech Republic there are international airports. This is Ostrava and Prague , Brno , Karlovy Vary and Pardubice .
The map clearly shows that international airports are scattered throughout the Czech Republic, and this allows you to fly from Moscow, Kiev or Minsk to virtually any of its regions.
The most famous airports in the Czech Republic
For the first time visiting the country, tourists usually use the largest airports, especially as they have a well-developed infrastructure and offer a wide range of services. Brief description of the largest airports in the Czech Republic:
- Ruzyne Airport . The largest in the Czech Republic. Most foreign passengers use it. Ruzyne Airport was built in the Czech Republic in 1937. It is designed for international and domestic traffic. About 50 airlines operate direct flights between the Czech capital and 130 cities around the world. Airport services are used by approximately 12 million passengers per year. Not far from Ruzyne there are several small airports: Kladno, Vodokhody, Bubovice.
- Airport Brno . He started work in 1954. It is 8 km from the city. It is easy to get to here, because the air harbor is located right by the highway Brno - Olomouc . Brno Airport is the second largest in the Czech Republic.
- Ostrava Airport . It is located about 20 km from Ostrava, in the town of Moshnov. Ostrava Airport was opened in the Czech Republic in 1959. It takes approximately 300 thousand passengers a year and carries out charter and scheduled flights. Bus transport from the airport to Ostrava is provided by bus lines. You can also take a taxi or a car for hire .
- Karlovy Vary Airport . It is also international and is located 4 km from the center of the famous resort. It was opened in 1929. Today, this airport is fully modernized, and in 2009 a new building was erected for it. The number of passengers per year is about 60 thousand.
- Airport Pardubice (PED). It was not used by the Czech Republic for civilian purposes until 2005. To date, Pardubice can carry out both military and civilian flights. The terminal is located on the outskirts of Pardubice in its south-western part, 4 km from the center. Regular bus services run here.