Václav Havel Airport (PRG) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Václav Havel Airport in Prague, Czechia
Quick Facts
Václav Havel Airport (PRG) is a Schengen Area airport in Prague, Czechia. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport PRG
City Prague
Country Czechia
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code PRG
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City Prague
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Country Czechia
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Transit at Václav Havel Airport
Václav Havel Airport (PRG) is located in Prague, Czechia. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Václav Havel Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Czechia.
Transit FAQs — Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
Do I need a visa to transit through Václav Havel Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Václav Havel Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Václav Havel Airport is in Czechia, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Prague during your layover.
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