Istanbul to Prague (IST–PRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–PRG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E, GF, HY, MS, TG | 28 | 32Q, 33X, 73H, 7M8 | 2h30-2h40 | – | Star Alliance | 6E, GF, HY, MS, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Prague from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→PRG | SAW→PRG | BOJ→PRG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 116 | 20 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 18m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · PRG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Prague.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter the Czech Republic. Apply at the Czech Embassy in Ankara, the Consulate General in Istanbul, or a VFS Global center. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations or a host invitation letter, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Prague is one of the most visited cities in Europe by Turkish tourists. The Czech Embassy in Ankara processes a high volume of applications, especially from April to October. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel during peak season. If you hold a valid residence permit from another Schengen country, you can enter the Czech Republic without a separate visa for the remainder of your 90/180-day Schengen allowance.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Prague Vaclav Havel (PRG) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Czech Airlines (Smartwings). Multiple daily departures. The Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna (CZK), trading at roughly 0.63 CZK per TRY 1. At Prague Airport, bus 119 reaches Nadrazi Veleslavin metro station in 17 minutes for CZK 40 (TRY 63). The Airport Express bus reaches Praha hlavni nadrazi (main train station) for CZK 60 (TRY 95). A 24-hour transit pass costs CZK 120 (TRY 190) for unlimited metro, tram, and bus travel. A restaurant meal in Prague runs CZK 200 to CZK 400 (TRY 317 to TRY 635).
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–PRG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to PRG
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 116 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to PRG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to PRG is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,488 km). There are approximately 116 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 225 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Budapest Liszt Ferenc, Bucharest Henri Coandă and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW), Burgas (BOJ) and Varna (VAR).