Cheap flights to the Czech Republic

They like their beer in the Czech Republic. Czechs drink more beer than any one else in the world – 160 litres per person each year. It is the home of the original pilsner (Pilsner Urquell – brewed in Plzen) and original Budweiser (Budejovicky Budvar – brewed in Ceske Budejovice). Other breweries of note are at Nová Paka and Smichov (Staropramen beer).

Most people searching for cheap flights to the Czech Republic will end up visiting Prague, the glittering capital city. The centre is Unesco-listed and its attractions are legendary: Charles Bridge, St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, Old Town, New Town and Wenceslas Square.

There are many other attractions. Brno is the republic’s second city (Czech Republic flights land at Brno-Turany Airport). Dominated by Spilberk Castle, a museum, and dotted with beautiful churches, the city also has a wonderful old quarter.

Outside the cities, all borders with the adjacent countries (Poland, Slovakia, Austria and Germany) are formed by mountain ranges. There is superb skiing at Krkonose Mountains, two hours’ north of Prague, on the border with Poland and Germany, and national parks include Šumava (the republic’s biggest), the Bohemian Switzerland and the Podyjí.

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Czech Republic climate

Winters in the Czech Republic are cold and snowy, and temperatures can be as low as -30 C. Summers are the opposite and can get as hot as 32 C. 

When is the best time to fly to Czech Republic?

Peak Season:

The best time to visit is from May to September when days are warm and nights cool. The European summer is the tourist high season.

Off Season:

Discounts can be had on accommodation and Czech Republic flights during the winter months, especially outside Prague.

Getting around Czech Republic

Domestic Czech Republic flights are available between Prague and other main cities and are the quickest way of crossing the country.

The bus and train networks are excellent and inexpensive. Not everyone will speak English, so it can sometimes be confusing working out where to get off (or on). Buses are not luxurious.

There is a metro in Prague which is a very easy way of getting around the city.

The following chart gives approximate journey times from Prague (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Czech Republic.

How long is the flight to the Czech Republic?

Flights to the Czech Republic from Hong Kong take varying durations depending on the airline and route taken. Flying with Swiss Airlines with a single stop at Zurich Airport (ZRH), you will arrive at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) in 22h 30min. A similar flight with KLM takes 27h 10min. On Qatar Airways, the flight takes 24h 40min. Flights run by KLM with two stops go through Bangkok International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These flights take 27h 10min. You can also take a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Brno–Tuřany Airport (BRQ) in Czech-Republic. The flight includes two stops at Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), taking just over 32h 30min.

Where can you get direct flights to the Czech Republic from?

Unfortunately, direct flights from Hong Kong to the Czech Republic are not currently available, but you can choose a fast route for Czech Republic flight deals. The shortest route includes flights to Václav Havel Airport Prague via Zurich Airport.

What is the best way to travel around the Czech Republic?

Visitors to the Czech Republic have an array of inexpensive means of transport to choose from. The different options you can pick from include coaches, taxi, car hire, bike, and train. Long-haul bus services form an important part of the transport system. Buses are handy for travelling between major cities like Ceske Budejovice, Brno, Ostrava, Plzen, Prague, and Liberec. If you don’t want to take a bus, you can hire a car to drive yourself around. A car is ideal for exploring small towns, but if you can find alternatives, you should opt for them, as driving in the Czech Republic is not ideal. Taxis are a good option for shorted journeys if you don’t want to hire a car. You can easily flag down a taxi, and they offer affordable rates. Most taxi staff in Brno and Prague speak English, making it easy to enquire and submit your booking. If you need to travel long distances, Czech Airlines also offers weekly flights to the city of Ostrava. Train travel in the Czech Republic is comfortable. Trains are ideal for long journeys between cities like Prague and Olomouc, or Prague and Brno.

What are some things to do in the Czech Republic?

Despite being one of the smaller nations in Europe, the Czech Republic offers many places to visit. For most travellers, Prague Castle is a main focal point when sightseeing in Prague. It can be traced back to the 10th century, and it is central to Eastern Europe's history. It was home to Roman Emperors, Bohemian Kings, the Habsburgs, and recently, the Czech President. Over its 1000-year history, the castle has undergone changes in architectural style, which can be seen through the different buildings constructed over the centuries. The St. Vitus Cathedral, which is part of the Prague Castle, is an attraction that served as the tomb of Saint Wenceslas, the Czechs' most revered saint. It was also home to the Bohemian crown jewels, and its history dates back to 925. Other iconic spots include the Charles Bridge, Prague’s Old Town Square, Kutna Hora, and the Bohemian Paradise.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to the Czech Republic?

The Czech Republic is part of the Schengen Zone, so Hong Kong citizens can visit the country for tourism or business without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

What is good to know if travelling to Czech Republic?

• Most visitors to the Czech Republic come to its capital Prague, the city of a hundred spires. Its elegant medieval streets and buildings are a draw year-round, even in the winter, when the romance of a city blanketed in snow appeals to tourists. There is a host of attractions to visit, restaurants to eat at, bars to drink in and bridges to be crossed. Slightly off the usual tourist path is the Jewish cemetery in the Jewish quarter of town. The gravestones are piled high, because for centuries it was the only place in town where Jews were allowed to be buried. Today it is a quiet break from the bustle of the city.
• Brno is the centre of the Moravian province; a cultural and beautiful town that rivals Prague for attractions, if not visitor numbers. Hrad Spilberk, or Spilberk Castle, is a must-visit. The castle is 800 years old and has had many uses throughout the ages, including that of local prison during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and again with the Nazi invasion. It now houses a museum about the prison life and the City Art Museum. The castle is open daily except Mondays.
• In the Bohemian part of the country is Kutna Hora, a town that prospered on the local silver mines. One of the more unusual sights in town is the “bone church” in the suburb of Sedlec. The church was built in the 15th century in the middle of a cemetery and the bones that were unearthed during its construction were simply piled up inside. But it was in 1870 that the church got its unusual decorations, when a monk used the bones to decorate the interior. Most famous is a huge chandelier, which is said to contain one of every bone in the human body. There is a small entrance fee.
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