Traveling from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to PRG won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Washington DC to PRG even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is an option when departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
Located around 5 miles from the center of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, here's where you can stop when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can get to IAD from the center of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 35 miles or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to PRG flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between BWI and PRG are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 30 miles away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Grab a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and explore Prague and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to central Prague is around 8 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Traveling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Currently, $219 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. The cheapest price for a return flight is $419. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to PRG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). July is the most popular month to visit Prague. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
When booking your Washington DC to PRG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Prague, with temperatures ranging from 54ºF to 81ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºF and 41ºF.
More about Prague
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Prague:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are must-visits when exploring Prague.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many places in Czechia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Prague. Around 120 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Tugendhat Villa, Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus).
Ostrava is another must-experience destination in Czechia and is around 180 miles east of Prague. No trip is complete without a visit to Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park.