Prague PRG: What to Do on a Layover
Charles Bridge at sunrise in 4 hours: empty cobblestones, svíčková, Kafka. PRG is worth leaving the terminal.
Getting from the airport
PRG to city center: 45 minutes by bus (AE Airport Express Bus). Fare is $4. Trains run every 30 minutes. Service runs 05:00 to 23:30. Skip the taxi unless your connection is under 5 hours.
What to do in Prague
The stops worth making: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square astronomical clock, Czech beer culture. You do not need the full tourist circuit. Pick two and commit.
Visa and entry
Prague is visa-free for US passports. No application, no fee. The border process at PRG is standard — budget 30 minutes.
How long do you need
Plan for at least 4 hours to leave the airport comfortably. The transit alone is 45 minutes each way. Up to 24 hours makes it a proper overnight.
PRG airport
PRG has 6 lounges. For short connections under 4 hours, the terminal is the destination — food options, showers, and enough space to reset before the next leg.