East Midlands to Prague Václav Havel
1119 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 48m with 3 airlines operating direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Prague Václav Havel (PRG). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £60 return), with peak prices in August (around £150). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Prague
Prague Václav Havel is 17 km west of the city centre, with the AE bus running direct to the main train station in 33 minutes for 100 CZK. The route is favoured by stag/hen and city-break traffic — Ryanair, Wizz and easyJet all run high frequencies. Spring and autumn are the price sweet spot; Christmas markets (mid-November to late December) and summer push fares to peak.
Who flies EMA to PRG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 1h 48m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 1h 48m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 1h 48m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly EMA→PRG
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Nottingham to Prague FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Prague Václav Havel (PRG) take approximately 1h 48m for the 1119 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £46. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
3 carriers operate direct service from East Midlands (EMA) to Prague Václav Havel (PRG): Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Czech Republic (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/czech-republic before booking.
Prague Václav Havel (PRG) is the primary international airport for Prague. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.