Prague Vaclav Havel Private Jet Charter

Prague Václav Havel Airport, formerly Prague Ruzyně International Airport, is an international aerodrome located in Prague, the capital of the Czechia. The airport was established in 1937, replacing Kbely Airport. It was rebuilt and expanded in 1956, 1968, 1997 and 2006. Especially after the 2000s, the facilities were frequently used by private aircraft charter services for landing and take-off. In 2012, it was renamed after Václav Havel, the last president of Czechoslovakia and the first President of the Czech Republic. The airport is located on the edge of the Prague-Ruzyně district, 12 km west of the center of Prague, next to the village of Kněževes. Due to its location in Europe, private plane traffic is quite high.

Serving approximately 18 million passengers in 2019, the airport is a hub for Czech Airlines and Smartwings. The facility is also used as a base for Ryanair. The aerodrome serves as the hub of the trans-European airport network.

Prague private jet charter prices

Although Prague air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Prague are as follows.

Light Jet13.800 EUR
Midsize Jet19.650 EUR
Heavy Jet24.900 EUR
Light Jet (7 seats), Midsize Jet (8-9 seats), Heavy Jet (10-16 seats)

These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.

Prague Vaclav Havel Airport achieved a first in history

Prague-Ruzyně Airport became operational on April 5, 1937. Due to the political tensions experienced in the region after its inauguration, it could not provide what was expected. Political and economic changes have continually affected the seventy-year existence of Prague-Ruzyně Airport. The airport gained its current name after 65.000 signatures gathered from the public in a vote, and the airport was accepted as Václav Havel, the name of the important president of the time. The name change of the airport took place on October 5, 2012, on Havel’s 76th birthday.

The airport is used as a base for Wizz Air

Although minor improvements were made on the track until the 2000s, the facilities began to be developed and enlarged after this date. There is no other civil airport in the city of Prague; however, there are three smaller aerodromes and many landing areas for helicopters in the city. These areas are usually located in airports and hospital facilities and are often serve for private aircraft charter use. Prague Václav Havel Airport serves as a hub for Czech Airlines, as well as a base for Travel Service Airlines and its subsidiary Smart Wings. The facilities are also bases for Wizz Air, known as a low-cost carrier. The use of private jets at the airport is intense.

How far is Prague Vaclav Havel Airport from the city center?

There is no metro or train line directly connected to the airport. Public transport bus services connect to underground stations via two different lines. The arrival time from the aerodrome to the nearest metro (line Nádraží Veleslavín A) is approximately 25 minutes.

Places to visit and nightlife in Prague

Prague is one of the rare cities that has managed to melt its natural beauties, art tourism, and colorful nightlife in one pot. Those who want to spend a quiet day in the city may prefer a walk by the Vltava River. The Old town, which looks as if it came out of a painting in terms of architecture, is one of the places that art enthusiasts should stop by. There are almost endless options for nightlife that comes to mind when Prague is mentioned, the most famous of which is Maxim Bar.

The major tourist attractions of the city include Charles Bridge, Kafka Museum, Prague Castle and Letna Park. The Zivkov district in the city is the heart of the arts. Night tours are also organized throughout Prague; these tours are ideal for experiencing the unique night beauties of Prague.