Prague Ruzyne Airport is a two-terminal airport serving Prague. It first began operation as a civilian airport in 1937. The airport has been consistently redeveloped since that date – the most recent expansion was the opening of a second terminal in January 2007. In 2008 more than 12 million passengers used the airport.
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<div class="rxbodyfield">Transfer between the terminals is by bus, minibus or taxi.</div>
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Road: Taxi: Registered taxis operated by FIX (tel: +420 (0)2 2056 1788) are available in front of the Arrivals hall. Minibus: Minibuses operated by CEDAZ (tel: +420 (0)2 2491 9240) serve the airport. Minibus stands are located in front of the Arrivals hall. Both companies have information desks in the Arrivals hall. Bus: Bus no.119 and bus no.254 run from the airport to Dejvická, the nearest metro station. Two night bus services operate after hours. Services are operated by DP Praha (tel: +420 (0)2 2011 5404; website:
www.dp-praha.cz), which has an information desk in the Arrivals hall.
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Car-parking facilities include both short- and long-term parking, located in front of the North Terminal, a multi-storey car park and parking for coaches. There is also short- and long-term parking at the South Terminal.
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Money and communications: There are bureaux de change and ATMs in the North Terminal, and a 24-hour bureau de change in the transit section. There is one bank and a post office in the administration building opposite the Arrivals area. Full postal services are available from Post 68.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant complex situated on the first floor of the North Terminal, and a restaurant in the South Terminal 2.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in the transit area of the North Terminal. There is also duty-free shopping in the South Terminal 2.
Luggage: Lost property offices are located in the customs Arrival hall. Additional lost property and left-luggage offices are located in the Arrivals area of the North Terminal. An oversized baggage shipping service and a baggage wrapping service are available.
Other facilities: A 24-hour health and sanitary service is provided.
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The Ramada Airport Hotel Prague is situated near the South Terminal (tel: +420 (0)2 2011 1250 or (0)2 7175 0275). Nearby hotels include the Comfort Hotel Prague Airport (tel: +420 (0)2 3532 5007), situated 3 miles (5km) from the airport, and the Avion Hotel (tel: +420 (0)2 2061 0366/7; website:
www.hotelavion.cz), Hotel Praha (tel: +420 (0)2 2434 3305), and Hotel Diplomat (tel: +420 (0)2 9655 9111), all situated about 5 miles (8km) from the airport.
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The airport is accessible to disabled passengers and assistance can be requested in advance (tel: +420 (0)2 2011 6076/7). Passengers should also inform their airline of their requirements prior to travel. Parking is free for disabled passengers upon presentation of a valid disabled badge; reserved spaces are available in the multi-storey car park.
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A conference room (seating 12) and a press room (seating 35) are available at the VIP facilities in the North Terminal. A Representative Lounge is available, equipped with fax, photocopying, a data-projector and free Internet. Fixed and mobile congress counters can be hired through the VIP Service (tel: +420 (0)2 2056 2525 or 00 420 (0)2 2011 3491). The Bohemia Lounge is situated on Pier B of the North Terminal, with Internet, fax and photocopying services. Lounges and two conference rooms (accommodating 14 and 25 delegates) are available for hire in the South Terminal.
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