Letiště Václava Havla Praha
If travelers are preparing to fly on holiday to European or even more exotic destinations, they will in all likelihood travel to Václav Havel Airport Prague. Even though it bears the name of the first president who was in office after the fall of the former regime, until relatively recently it was called Prague-Ruzyně Airport. It is located on the outskirts of the Prague 6 municipal district and is used for both domestic and international flights. In the event that visitors cannot move to the terminals by car, special buses departing from the city centre can be utilized. The best choice will be bus line 119, which among other things connects to metro line A and the route of bus line 100. There is no need to reserve a place in public transport in advance, and standard fares of the Prague Integrated Transport system apply to it.
The history of this airport dates back to 1937, when it first commenced operations. In 1968, it was expanded with a northern section, which is also sometimes referred to as the new airport, and a new terminal. The name change from Ruzyně to Václav Havel Airport took place in 2012 in honor of the former president. An interesting fact is that it is the largest and busiest airport in the territory of the Czech Republic. This is, after all, confirmed by data, as it has an area of 920 hectares and in 2019 alone, the local staff managed to handle a record 17.8 million passengers.
Entertainment at Václav Havel Airport: A Good Choice for the General Public
However, people who are not currently flying anywhere will also find something for themselves at this airport. An unconventional experience can be, for example, a wedding in the departure hall or in a lounge with a view of the apron. For regular travelers, an airport excursion may in turn come into consideration, during which visitors will also look at places they would not normally get to. Part of the route is, for example, the most modernly equipped fire station in the Czech Republic. This program is suitable both for families with children and, for example, for school trips. Tech enthusiasts will in turn be captivated by places reserved for the undisturbed observation of airplanes during takeoff and landing. One of them is, for example, the Kněževes viewing mound. Another tip for visitors can be the Hostivice viewing mound. Alternatively, visitors can book a certified flight simulator. And if even that fails to interest visitors? In that case, visitors can look forward to one of the exhibitions or social events that regularly take place at this location.
Those who do not wish to stress too much about the time limit remaining before boarding before flying on holiday are recommended accommodation near Václav Havel Airport in Prague 6. All the more so since a wide selection of comfortable guesthouses and apartments is available here. However, those whose primary aim is a leisure program will certainly also find accommodation closer to the centre suitable. Moreover, once visitors are here and have a moment of time, they can relax in the area of the picturesque outdoor swimming pool Divoká Šárka. Visitors definitely do not have to be at the airport solely for traveling, so visitors should feel welcome to come and take a look here!
