Prague Airport is a medium-sized, manageable airport. The terminal is not sprawling, walks are short, and the atmosphere is calmer than at major hub airports. For families, this means less stress getting from the plane to your transport.
Getting through the airport
Schengen arrivals bypass passport control, going straight to baggage claim. This saves significant time with children. Non-Schengen arrivals have a passport check that is usually quick at PRG.
Baggage trolleys are available near the carousels. Baby-changing facilities and family restrooms are present in both terminals. There is a small children's play area in the departures area, but nothing equivalent in arrivals. If your children need to burn off energy, get to your accommodation and find a park.
A few cafes and shops are in the arrivals area. Options are decent but not extensive.
Child car seats
Czech law requires children under 150 cm or 36 kg to use a child restraint in vehicles. This applies to all vehicles, though enforcement in taxis is inconsistent. The roads from the airport to Prague are standard motorways and urban roads where a child seat is genuinely important.
Taxis from the rank do not carry child seats. Rideshare apps sometimes offer a child seat option, but availability is not guaranteed. Pre-booked transfer services can provide the correct seat if you specify your children's ages and weights when booking. This is the most dependable option.
If you are renting a car, most agencies at PRG rent child seats. Reserve in advance.
Transport with children
Trolleybus 59 + metro is manageable with older children who travel light. With a stroller, heavy bags, and young children, the trolleybus-to-metro transfer at Nadrazi Veleslavin involves escalators and potentially crowds. It works but adds stress.
Taxis and rideshares provide door-to-door service and avoid the public transport juggle. A standard car fits a family of four with typical luggage. If you have excessive bags, request a larger vehicle.
Pre-booked transfers let you arrange a minivan with child seats, specify your exact hotel address, and have someone waiting. For families, the convenience is worth the modest price premium over a rideshare.
Practical tips for families
- Prague's Old Town has extensive cobblestone streets that are rough on strollers. If you have a choice, bring a lightweight, narrow stroller with good suspension.
- Czech koruna is the local currency. Withdraw from ATMs rather than exchanging cash at the airport counters.
- Prague tap water is safe to drink. Fill water bottles after security instead of buying expensive airport water.
- If your children are hungry after the flight, the cafes in arrivals have basic sandwiches and snacks. Prices are typical airport markups.
- The drive to the city centre is 30-45 minutes. For most children, this is manageable without entertainment. If your accommodation is further out, bring something to keep them occupied.
- Winter arrivals: Prague can be very cold from November to March. Have warm clothing accessible, not buried in checked luggage, for the walk to your transport.