Prague airport
Source: http://www.prg.aeroGeneral Prague airport information
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In terms of the number of passengers served, Prague Airport is the biggest airport in the Czech Republic
and in all the new European Union member countries and the second biggest in Central Europe.
With its exceptional location in the centre of Europe, Prague Airport is also gaining in importance as a transfer hub.
The Czech Republic’s accession to the EU in 2004 and to the Schengen area in 2007 have been major factors in the
long-term growth. From the end of March, boarding flights to Schengen countries will take place without any
customs and passport controls.
Although low-cost airlines have contributed to the growth, Czech Airlines remains the largest carrier with almost half share of
the market. Passengers voting in the prestigious World Airport Awards rated Prague Airport the best airport in
Central and Eastern Europe.
With net profits of over a billion Czech koruna and a workforce of 2,395 people, Prague Airport is also one of
the most successful companies in the Czech Republic. In autumn 2007 the Czech government declared its intention to
privatise Prague Airport. Read more in the blog.
Article about Prague airport transportation - 
Basic information Prague airport
Prague Airport Administration (Správa Letiště Praha, s.p.), a state firm owned by the Czech Republic,
is the operator of the international civilian Prague Airport. It was established by the Ministry of Transport
of the Czech Republic.
The state firm Prague Airport Administration was established as of 1 June 1995 upon being entered in the
Commercial Register.
Until 6 February 2008 the company was called Prague Airport, state firm (Letiště Praha, s.p.); subsequently,
as one of a sequence of steps in the run-up to privatisation and by decision of the Ministry of
Transport of the Czech Republic, its official name has been changed to Prague Airport Administration, state firm
Správa Letiště Praha, s.p.).
Traveller's guide
Prague airport is located about 20 kilometers away from the Prague city center. Drive from the Prague airport to center takes 25 - 45 minutes depending on the traffic situation. There are several options of getting from/to the airport:
- Public transport - bus number 119, 100 or "AE" - train station AIRPORT EXPRESS
- Prague official taxi - AAA taxi is the only official "meter" taxi at the Prague airport
- Airport cars - Fixed s.r.o. operates fleet of silver VW Passat limousines providing private airport transfers at fixed rates. Fixed s.r.o. is the only contracted (by Prague airport) private passenger transportation service at the Prague airport.
- Prague airport shuttle - 123-Prague.com Shuttle, CEDAZ minibus, Smart shuttle and several more companies provide shuttle (shared) low cost airport transportation.
- Prague private hire taxi - there are several companies like our own that provide private airport transfer and pick up services. The companies are licensed to provide passenger transport services, but not dependent or bound to the Prague airport authorities. All are independently owned and operated. Main difference between official and licensed companies is that licensed companies usually send representative to meet and greet you upon arrival, you are expected with a sign with your name on it. Rates are flat and fixed to any destinations and you always know in advance how much you are suppossed to pay. Drivers speak ENGLISH.