Travel Information
Most of you will travel to Prague by plane. International flights arrive at the Prague International Airport, Ruzyne, PRG.
From Airport to Hotels
There are three basic means of transport you may choose from.
| Mean | Approx. Price | Approx. Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Minibus | 90 CZK | $ 3 | per person | 30-35 min |
| Taxi | 650 CZK | $ 25 | per ride | 25-30 min |
| Public Transport | 18 CZK | $ 0.7 | per person | 45-50 min |
Airport Minibuses
These buses are a very good compromise between price and comfort. They depart every 30 minutes (6am to 9pm) from the airport and bring you just in front of the Municipal House (very close to the hotels)! If at least 4 persons come, the bus will depart without long waiting and can take you to places other than the Municipal House. The price is 90 CZK (about $3) per person. More info here.
Taxi
Cabs are expensive in Prague, especially those at the airport. The price depends on a company -- expect a price of about 500-800 CZK (approx. $15-30) or even more for one ride to the city center. Moreover, if a typical team consisting of 4 persons come, their baggage will hardly fit into a single car. More info on taxi services.
Public Transport
Public transportation system runs very well in Prague. It is the cheapest mean of transport, of course. You do not need to worry, it is quite common in Europe to use public transports. One ride from the Airport to the city center will cost you 18 CZK including a ticket for your baggage. More info on the public transport.
Maps
By clicking on any of the maps, you will enter an interactive map system. It is in the Czech language only, but you should be able to work with it by intuition.
The first map shows the overview of Prague, with the airport location and major routes entering the city. The color rectangles in the center show locations of the other maps.
In the next map, there you can see the position of the Municipal House and the Old Town.
The last map shows where the Municipal House and the Contest Hotels are. It serves for the basic orientation in the main contest area.
Flying to Prague with CSA
A special reduced price has been negotiated for all flights operated by the Czech Airlines (CSA). The reduction includes all World Finals participants.
| Czech Airlines Reduction | |
|---|---|
| Economy | 15 % |
| Business | 25 % |
If you want to apply for the discount, please use e-mail to contact the CSA office nearest to you. You may need an invitation letter that was e-mailed to you by Bill Poucher.
If you experienced any problems booking your tickets, do not hesitate to contact us.