London Heathrow to Prague Václav Havel
1044 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 42m with 8 airlines operating direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Prague Václav Havel (PRG). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £57 return), with peak prices in August (around £143). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Heathrow
Heathrow is the UK's main long-haul hub and the airport where full-service carriers concentrate their schedule rather than chase price. Expect five terminals, fast Tube and Elizabeth Line links into central London, and a route map that skews toward business-traveller frequency: more daily slots, fewer fare wars. Short-haul fares from Heathrow tend to run a little higher than Gatwick or Stansted on the same corridor — the trade-off is a wider choice of airline and a more reliable timetable.
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 LHR to PRG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 1h 42m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 1h 42m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 1h 42m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 1h 42m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 1h 42m | Economy |
| Iberia | IB | 1h 42m | Economy |
| ITA Airways | AZ | 1h 42m | Economy |
| SAS | SK | 1h 42m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LHR→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.
London to Prague FAQs
Direct flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Prague Václav Havel (PRG) take approximately 1h 42m for the 1044 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 £44. 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Prague Václav Havel (PRG): British Airways, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways 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.