Flying from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). Check out your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Prague is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Vancouver to PRG won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to PRG flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near PRG and hit the lights earlier:
Follow your own route with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Prague and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to the centre of Prague is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
$469 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Return flights start at $650. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to PRG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Prague based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Vancouver to PRG flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Prague to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Prague
Start your Prague trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are must-do's during your Prague adventure.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Czechia just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Prague, a visit to Brno will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Tugendhat Villa, Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus).
Around 290 kilometres east of Prague, Ostrava is another favourite stop in Czechia. Start your sightseeing at Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park.