More Information about Prague

Destination Overview

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic and is nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires”. Known for its Old Town Square, with Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock. Prague also features the pedestrian Charles Bridge, which was completed in 1402, and is lined with statues of Catholic saints. With centuries of interesting history, Prague also features theater, fine dining, and plenty of beer to sample.

Prague also offers a variety of theme parks, zoos, and aquariums if you have children in your group to keep busy. There is also a selection of ghost and vampire tours.

Flying to Prague

1. Which airports serve Dubai to Prague?

The greater majority of flights from Dubai to Prague will depart from the Dubai International Airport, a vital hub for many flights in and out of the UAE and is just 4 km from the city center. Flights into Prague will land at the city’s main airport, the Ruzyne International Airport.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Dubai to Prague?

Emirates is the major provider for these flights, with daily departures and no connections required, with Flydubai, Czech and Smartwings also offering similar flights. Other airlines, including Aeroflot, Air France, British Airways, Korean, KLM, Lufthansa, MEA, Swiss, Turkish and UIA also offer daily departures but require a connection. Sichuan, Air Canada, Finnair, Norwegian Air, Ural, S7, Pegasus, China Eastern, Azal, and Norwegian Shuttle offer some additional departures throughout the week.

3. How long is the flight?

If you booked a direct flight from Dubai to Prague, you can expect the flight to take approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes. With layovers, there are many other options that may take upwards of 10 hours. Prague is 2 hours behind Dubai.

4. Climate changes between Dubai to Prague

Dubai experiences extreme heat from May through September, while Prague enjoys a wider range of temperatures with cold weather from October through to April and warmer weather from June through September. While Dubai has very little rain, Prague has fairly constant precipitation all year round.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Prague’s currency is the Czech Crown and it can be acquired at most Prague banks, international airports, hotels, and currency exchangers. Some establishments also accept Euros.

Most visitors do not require a visa to visit or conduct business for up to 90 days.

City Information

Flying from Dubai’s high year-round temperatures, arriving in Prague will no doubt be a relief.

As the capital of the Czech Republic and its largest city, Prague has many stunning attractions to attract tourists. Home to a number of famous cultural attractions, it has a rich history.

Some of Prague’s main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock and the Jewish Quarter. With numerous museums, tours, theaters, and street markets, Prague has something to offer everyone.