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FlixBus launches 30-minute non-stop service between Prague Florenc and Václav Havel Airport
FlixBus began operating a non-stop shuttle between Prague Florenc bus terminal and Václav Havel Airport on 12 Nov 2026. The service runs 13 times daily each way, takes about 30 minutes and sells tickets from CZK 78, challenging Airport Express and other providers. The added capacity should benefit business travellers and expatriates looking for a fast, inexpensive link to the airport amid record passenger volumes.
Travel advisories updated as border checks continue on Czech frontier
Fresh notices from the German and Austrian foreign ministries, posted 11–12 Nov, remind travellers that ad-hoc controls at the Czech frontier persist. Businesses are urged to brief staff on document requirements and build possible delays into schedules.
Runway closure at Prague-Letňany may divert corporate flights
A NOTAM issued on 12 Nov closes runway 05L/23R at Prague-Letňany until 13 Nov, potentially affecting corporate and charter flights that use the GA field as a quick alternative to Václav Havel Airport. Operators should divert to Vodochody or LKPR and factor in extra ground-time.
Runway closure at Prague Letňany airfield prompts general-aviation diversions
A NOTAM issued early on 12 Nov 2026 closed Prague Letňany airfield’s sole runway until 13 Nov 08:59 UTC because the grass surface became waterlogged. The closure forces flight-training organisations and corporate charters to divert to alternative fields and underscores the weather vulnerability of Prague’s main general-aviation airport.
Prague community centre launches language club for newcomers
A new Ukrainian-Czech Conversation Club began in Prague on 12 Nov, helping recently arrived foreigners improve language skills crucial for employment and compliance with future residency rules. Employers see the initiative as a practical tool for faster workplace integration.
Prague Airport CEO quits after three months, casting doubt on fast-track border-control projects
Václav Havel Airport’s CEO stepped down on 23 October, just months before crucial EES border-control upgrades are due to be contracted. The shake-up raises uncertainty over queue-reduction projects that matter to airlines and corporate travellers alike.