Prague Airport Reports Passenger Growth: Over 12 Million Travellers in Summer 2026
With 190 direct destinations and rising passenger numbers, Prague Airport reports a positive summer season
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Tourism in the Czech Republic continues to develop positively. In the third quarter of 2026, significantly more domestic and international visitors travelled to the country than in the previous year. Prague in particular remains a major attraction for international travellers. This is also reflected in rising passenger numbers at Prague Airport, the country's most important international airport.
The Czech Republic can look back on a successful summer season in 2026. Between July and September, a total of 8.2 million guests stayed in hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation establishments, including around 2.3 million in Prague alone. Prague's Václav Havel Airport also reports positive results. During the summer aviation season, which runs from late March or early April until the end of October, a total of 12,072,809 passengers were handled. This represents an increase of 3.1 per cent compared with the previous year.
Demand from abroad contributed particularly strongly to this development. The number of arriving international passengers rose by more than 280,000 year on year. They accounted for over 56 per cent of total passenger traffic. The strongest increases were recorded among travellers from Romania, Denmark and Turkey.
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Despite the positive developments, the aviation industry faced challenges this summer. The conflict in the Middle East and significantly higher aviation fuel prices placed both economic and operational pressure on airlines.
Summer 2026: Direct Flights to 190 Destinations Worldwide
In summer 2026, travellers could reach a total of 190 destinations directly from Prague Airport – 23 more than in the previous year. Italy accounted for the largest number of connections, with 21 destinations, followed by Greece with 19 and Spain with 17.
In terms of passenger numbers, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain remained Prague Airport's most important markets.
A total of 84 airlines offered flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague.
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Winter Flight Schedule 2026/27 Offers Connections to 145 Destinations
The new winter flight schedule for 2026/27 has been in effect at Václav Havel Airport Prague since the end of October. Until 27 March 2027, travellers can choose from a total of 145 destinations, twelve more than last winter. A total of 69 airlines will offer connections from Prague during the winter season. The airport expects to handle more than 6.5 million passengers during this period.
