- Must visit
Tatra Museum Main Building
Flagship branch of the Tatra Museum in a restored palace, covering Podhale history, art, ethnography, and natural heritage.
Flights from Prague to Zakopane depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest flight covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 1h 10m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
€185
Average price
€512
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Flights per day
64
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Prague to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Zakopane will cost around €512 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €185.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Zakopane without transferring at least once.
LX1483+
LX1372
LX1485+
LX1372
LH1403 · LH1362
LH1401 · LH1370
OS644 · OS679
LO522 · LO3921
OS644 · OS679
LH1689 · LH1622
LO528 · LO3919
LH1397 · LH1368Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €18.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€184 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Zakopane:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Zakopane costing on average €47.
A train is €165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Zakopane costing on average €184.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Zakopane flights for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA857 · BA872 | 9:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 22h50 | 8:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 14 | |||||
LH1403 · LH1362 | 6:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h35 | 10:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1403 · LH1364 | 6:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h15 | 12:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1695 · LH1626 | 6:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h15 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1695 · LH1622 | 6:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h25 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1695 · LH127 · LH1364 | 6:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h00 | 12:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LX1483 · LX1102+ LX3806 | 6:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h25 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LX1483+ LX1372 | 6:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h55 | 2:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
BA859 · BA872 | 7:05 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h20 | 8:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO3921 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h35 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO3919 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h10 | 4:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO3907 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h20 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO3905 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h05 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO3923 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h35 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO530 · LO3911 | 7:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h40 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
OS650 · OS679 | 7:30 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h35 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1393 · LH106+ LH7424 | 9:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h55 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1768+ TK9016 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 27h30 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1768 · TK1765+ LO3921 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 11h30 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1768 · TK1765+ LO3911 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 14h35 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1768+ LO2102 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 27h30 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1768 · TK1271 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 23h20 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LX1485+ LX1372 | 9:30 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h40 | 2:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1689+ LH7424 | 9:35 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h30 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1689 · LH1622 | 9:35 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 3h05 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1689+ EN8342 | 9:35 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h30 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1689+ OS184 · OS679 | 9:35 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h30 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LO524 · LO3921 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h50 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO524 · LO3919 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h25 | 4:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO524 · LO3923 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h50 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO524 · LO3911 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h55 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO524 · LO3905 | 9:55 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h20 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
BA851 · BA872 | 10:10 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h15 | 8:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
OS644 · OS679 | 11:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h50 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SN2810+ SN2613+ SN7119 | 11:50 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h45 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LO528 · LO3911 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 11h05 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO528 · LO3921 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h00 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO528 · LO3923 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h00 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO528 · LO3919 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 3h35 | 4:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1691 · LH109 · LH1368 | 1:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h15 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1774+ TK9016 | 1:55 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 22h50 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1774 · TK1271 | 1:55 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h40 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1774+ LO2102 | 1:55 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 22h50 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
BA853 · BA872 | 2:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h25 | 8:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1397 · LH1368 | 2:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 4h05 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1772+ TK9016 | 3:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 21h25 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1772 · TK1271 | 3:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h15 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1772+ TK8160 · TK8154 | 3:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h10 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1772+ LO2102 | 3:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 21h25 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1693 · LH1626 | 4:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 6h50 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO522 · LO3911 | 6:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h45 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO522 · LO3907 | 6:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h25 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO522 · LO3921 | 6:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2h40 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1401 · LH1370 | 6:25 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 5h25 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1770 · TK1265+ LO3905 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h55 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1770+ TK8160 · LO3905 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 18h55 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1770+ TK9016 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h25 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1770 · TK1271 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 13h15 | 8:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1770+ LO2102 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 17h25 | 12:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
TK1770 · TK1265+ LO3919 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h25 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1770+ TK8160 · LO3919 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 20h25 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
TK1770+ TK8160 · TK8154 | 7:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 16h10 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
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Discover the best of Zakopane — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zakopane trip today.
Flagship branch of the Tatra Museum in a restored palace, covering Podhale history, art, ethnography, and natural heritage.
Historic villa museum presenting the Zakopane Style and interiors of the late 19th century. Essential for architecture lovers.
Traditional highlander cottage museum showing everyday Podhale life, furniture, and folk craft in an authentic setting.
Zakopane's main pedestrian street, lined with historic villas, shops, and local culture. The town's essential promenade and people-watching spot.
Scenic peak viewpoint above town, reached by funicular or foot. Famous for broad Tatras panoramas and sunset views.
Mountain district and transport hub leading into the Tatras. Starting point for cable car rides and many classic hiking routes.
Smoked sheep’s milk cheese from Podhale, often grilled or served cold with cranberry. It is Zakopane’s signature mountain product with protected regional status.
Hearty sauerkraut soup with smoked meat, often enriched with ribs or sausage. A classic highlander dish valued for warmth and strong flavor in mountain weather.
Pan-fried potato pancakes, usually crisp outside and soft inside. In Zakopane they are a beloved rustic staple, often served with goulash or sour cream.
Refined Polish dining inside Hotel Aries, offering modern takes on regional ingredients in an elegant mountain setting.
Well-known regional restaurant serving kwaśnica, grilled meats, and oscypek in a classic wooden chalet setting with strong local character.
Historic traditional inn near Krupówki known for highlander dishes, rustic timber interiors, and live regional music in a lively local atmosphere.
Budget-friendly for a mountain resort. Guesthouses, casual meals, and local buses cost less than in many Alpine destinations, though peak winter and holiday prices rise.
Service is not always included. In restaurants, round up or tip 10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Zakopane by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zakopane, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Zakopane flights use the Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Zakopane airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport is 11 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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