Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Prague, where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located.
The most popular route is from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take your pick of 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PRG to IST is the 09:20 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 19:50 with Turkish Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your PRG to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Direct Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is where you'll disembark.
Check out the offers from Turkish Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from PRG to Istanbul. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Prague, PRG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to PRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, data shows 69.89% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Istanbul
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul flight is ج.م. 2,757. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 5,447. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PRG to Istanbul.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from PRG to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The centre of Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your PRG to Istanbul flight, kick back at a hotel close to SAW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Before booking your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Istanbul offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Book a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul flight ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PRG to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Istanbul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are the start of reasons to visit.
