Private jet to Prague

The Czech capital draws private flyers for three reasons: business meetings and congresses, a few days in the historic centre listed by UNESCO, and onward travel to the spa towns of western Bohemia. Berlin, Munich and Vienna each lie within 280 km, so a light jet from any of them lands in under an hour, and a loop through two or three capitals in one day is a realistic plan. The city is also a base for many central European charter operators, which keeps aircraft close at hand.

Business jets land at Václav Havel Airport in Ruzyně, about 13 km west of the centre. Private, charter, government and VIP flights use Terminal 3, a separate building away from the airline terminals, with its own security, passport and customs checks. The airport is open around the clock but slot-coordinated, and between 22:00 and 06:00 a night quota applies. North of the city, Vodochody serves as a smaller second airport without scheduled flights. As a broker, we check aircraft with operators across Europe and quote one price for the whole aircraft.

Send the route, the date and the number of passengers through the form. A consultant replies with aircraft options, the slot and the price.

What a private jet gives you in Prague

Flight times to Václav Havel Airport

Times for a Citation CJ3, taken from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Berlin: 0:51 h, Munich: 0:52 h, Vienna: 0:53 h
• Frankfurt: 1:04 h, Hamburg: 1:11 h
• Zurich and Warsaw: 1:13 h, Milan Linate: 1:23 h
• Brussels: 1:28 h, Amsterdam: 1:29 h, Geneva: 1:32 h
• Paris Le Bourget: 1:42 h, Nice: 1:44 h
• London Farnborough: 1:59 h, Madrid: 2:56 h, Larnaca: 3:42 h

On the short sectors from Germany and Austria the aircraft spends barely forty minutes in the air, and the drive to the departure airport takes longer than the flight. From London a Challenger 350 saves about ten minutes against the CJ3. From the Gulf the non-stop flight takes 4:53-5:08 h from Riyadh and 5:29-5:46 h from Dubai, and from New York 7:47-8:02 h in a long-range jet.

Private jet prices to Prague

Prices below are per aircraft and one way. Handling, airport fees and passenger taxes are extra, and the figures assume an aircraft positioned near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the European hubs

Berlin, Munich and Vienna share the lowest light jet price of EUR 8,000, all three under 280 km away. Frankfurt costs EUR 8,500, and Zurich, Hamburg and Warsaw EUR 9,000. The longest European sector in the table, Madrid, costs EUR 14,500 in a CJ3 and EUR 24,000 in a Challenger 350.

From central Europe, Scandinavia and the south

For these routes the light jet column uses the Phenom 300 with its larger hold, and the Legacy 500 and Gulfstream G280 offer stand-up cabins.

Long-haul flights

The 3,715 m main runway takes every long-range business jet and VIP airliner. All three aircraft fly non-stop from Tel Aviv, Riyadh and Dubai, while the Challenger 650 makes one fuel stop on the way from New York.

The price reflects the flight time and a fixed share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Passenger taxes depend on where the flight starts. France charges about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, Italy EUR 100 per passenger on sectors to or from Italy up to 1,500 km and Austria EUR 12 per passenger, or EUR 30 on sectors under 350 km such as Vienna - Prague. A German departure tax per passenger applies from Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin or Hamburg. In the UK, aircraft under 5.7 t pay no Air Passenger Duty, aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats pay the higher private-jet rate and other jets the standard rate of their distance band. Czech airport charges, and the night surcharge when a flight falls in the quota hours, are listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

What a trip really costs

Price per person

Because the whole aircraft is chartered, the cost per seat falls as the group grows. Passenger taxes are charged per head on top:

Online calculator

For a first figure on your route and date, the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail.

Ruzyně, Terminal 3 and the second airport

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, LKPR) is run by Letiště Praha, a joint-stock company owned by the state. It has two concrete runways, each 45 m wide: 06/24 of 3,715 m and 12/30 of 3,250 m, so runway length never limits a business jet. The airport is fully coordinated, and every arrival and departure, private ones included, needs a slot requested before the flight. Handling is mandatory and is booked by the operator together with the handler.

Business aviation uses Terminal 3, the building reserved for private, charter, government and VIP flights. ABS Jets, Bell Textron Prague and Time Air are among the handlers for business aircraft, and hangar space can be requested for longer stays. Prague is home to several handling agents and charter operators, which is why an aircraft for a short-notice flight is often already on the field.

There is no night closure, but between 22:00 and 06:00 movements fall under a night quota, with higher charges for noisier aircraft. A late return is possible after a check against the quota, and the surcharge is shown in the quote. In peak hours the slot can move by some tens of minutes from the requested time.

Vodochody, Kbely and other options

Vodochody lies north of the city and Ruzyně to the west, and the drive to the centre takes a similar time from both. Distances in the table are straight-line from Ruzyně:

Kbely, the military airfield about 8 km north-east of the centre, handles state and government flights; a commercial charter can use it only as an exception after separate arrangements, so private trips are planned through Ruzyně or Vodochody.

Which aircraft for a trip to Prague

For two to six people from a neighbouring capital, light jets are the sensible class: on a sector of 50 minutes a larger cabin adds cost without adding much comfort. The Phenom 300 holds about 2.4 m³ of luggage against 1.8 m³ in the CJ3. Nine or ten passengers, or a long weekend with several suitcases each, point to a midsize or super midsize jet.

Want to compare classes or check a slot? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

When to fly: the city's calendar

Business traffic runs all year; tourism and a few recurring events decide how tight hotels and parking become:

For September congresses and Christmas market weekends we secure aircraft and parking two to three weeks ahead. In January and February flights can often be arranged within a day.

From the airport into the city

Empty Legs to and from Prague

Empty Legs are flights without passengers that the operator has to make, for example to return to base. Many central European aircraft are based in Prague, and Berlin, Munich and Vienna are close, so empty sectors come up often. Typical directions:

The operator sets the date and time, so an Empty Leg suits a flexible trip. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates, and we send matching flights as they appear.

Flying with a dog or cat

On a private jet the dog or cat travels in the cabin with you, not in the hold, which for short-nosed breeds is often the only option. The operator must approve the animal in advance. The Czech Republic applies the EU rules:

• Microchip to ISO standard, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination: after a first shot, wait at least 21 days before travel.
• EU pet passport; from Great Britain, an animal health certificate signed by an authorised vet.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• No tapeworm treatment is needed for the Czech Republic.

Birds, reptiles and exotic animals follow separate rules that we check case by case. Some operators require a carrier or charge for cleaning the cabin.

Documents, currency and taxes

Before departure: checklist

• Passport or ID card for each passenger, including children.
• Passenger names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Preferred landing time, and whether a late return may fall in the night quota.
• Address of the hotel or office, so we can choose between Ruzyně and Vodochody.
• Number of suitcases and any bulky items.
• Pet passport, microchip and rabies record.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How to book a private jet to Prague

1. Send the route, the date and time, the number of passengers, the luggage and the address in Prague.
2. We check the slot and parking at Ruzyně, and propose Vodochody when the aircraft stays several days or the main airport is full.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, including waiting time for a same-day return.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we confirm the slot, handling at Terminal 3, the car and catering.
5. Arrive at the departure terminal 20-30 minutes before take-off; in Prague the car meets you at Terminal 3 and drives you to the centre.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Prague

• • How much does a private jet to Prague cost?

  • A light jet costs from EUR 8,000 one way from Berlin, Munich or Vienna and EUR 11,500 from London, for the whole aircraft. Handling, slot-related charges and passenger taxes are added in the quote.

• • Where do private jets park in Prague?

  • At Václav Havel Airport in Ruzyně. Passengers use Terminal 3, the separate building for private, charter and government flights, with its own security and customs.

• • Can we land at night?

  • Yes, the airport never closes. Between 22:00 and 06:00 a night quota applies with higher charges, and the slot still has to be confirmed.

• • When does Vodochody make sense?

  • When the aircraft stays several days or Ruzyně is busy. Vodochody is about 16 km north of the centre, has no scheduled flights and shorter hours, so times are agreed in advance.

• • Can we fly there and back on the same day?

  • Yes, it is one of the most common trips. From Munich or Vienna the flight is under an hour; the aircraft waits and the waiting time is shown in the quote.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • 1:59 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and a few minutes less in a larger jet. The Czech Republic is one hour ahead of the UK.

• • Which aircraft suits a group of ten?

  • A super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350 carries up to ten. For more people or a lot of luggage, a heavy jet such as the Challenger 650.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • Inside Schengen there is no border check, but the operator needs a valid ID and hotels register foreign guests. From the UK and other non-Schengen countries passports are checked in Terminal 3.

• • Can my dog fly in the cabin?

  • Yes, with a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old and an EU pet passport. The operator must agree in advance.

• • Are there Empty Legs from Prague?

  • Often, because many central European aircraft are based here. Send your route and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Can we combine Prague with Karlovy Vary?

  • Yes. The spa town is 1.5-2 hours by car or a short turboprop flight, and its airport is open only in the daytime, so we plan the times around it.