Prague to Istanbul (PRG–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PRG–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 924 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E, GF, HY, MS, TG | 25 | 32Q, 73H, 7M8 | 2h40-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | 6E, GF, HY, MS, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Istanbul from Prague
| Metric | PRG→IST | LEJ→IST | LNZ→IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PRG | – | 127 mi | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 81 | 9 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 55m | 3h 40m |
Travel Essentials
PRG: CEST · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Prague, it's 7:00 PM in Istanbul.
Czech citizens need an e-visa to enter Turkey. Apply at evisa.gov.tr before your trip. The single-entry e-visa costs USD 20, allows a 90-day stay within a 180-day period, and is approved almost instantly. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay.
The e-visa application takes about 5 minutes. Pay by credit or debit card and print the confirmation. You can also show it on your phone at Turkish immigration, though a printed copy is safer. Do not use third-party visa sites that charge inflated fees.
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
PRG–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PRG to IST
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PRG to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PRG to IST ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 924 miles (1,488 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Schkeuditz (LEJ), Linz (LNZ) and Nuremberg (NUE).