Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Prague is five hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your IAD to PRG flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAD and PRG:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
C$262 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. A return flight starts from C$538. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAD to PRG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to PRG.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Grab your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and explore beyond Prague's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
From Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Prague is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Prague in April.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to PRG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
You've seen Prague, now it's time to discover other corners of Czechia. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to Brno to tick off its leading sights. From Brno astronomical clock to Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ostrava is another well-known destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No journey is complete without dropping by Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.