Prague Ruzyne Airport is a two-terminal airport serving Prague. It first began operation as a civilian airport in 1937. The airport has been consistently redeveloped since that date – the most recent expansion was the opening of a second terminal in January 2007. Each year the number of passengers using the airport increases; in 2006 more than 11 million were served. www.prg.aero
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Transfer between the terminals is by bus, minibus or taxi.
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Taxi: Registered taxis operated by FIX (tel: +420 (0)2 2056 1788) are available in front of the Arrivals hall.
Minibus: Minibuses operated by CEDAZ (tel: +420 (0)2 2491 9240) serve the airport. Minibus stands are located in front of the Arrivals hall. Both companies have information desks in the Arrivals hall.
Bus: Bus no.119 and bus no.254 run from the airport to Dejvická, the nearest metro station. Two night bus services operate after hours. Services are operated by DP Praha (tel: +420 (0)2 2011 5404; Web site: www.dp-praha.cz), which has an information desk in the Arrivals hall.
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Parking facilities include both short- and long-term parking, located in front of the North Terminal, a multi-level car parking lot and parking for coaches. There is also short- and long-term parking at the South Terminal.
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Money and communications: There are bureau de change and ATMs in the North Terminal, and a 24-hour bureau de change in the transit section. There is one bank and a post office in the administration building opposite the Arrivals area. Full postal services are available from Post 68.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant complex located on the first floor of the North Terminal, and a restaurant in the South Terminal 2.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in the transit area of the North Terminal. There is also duty-free shopping in the South Terminal 2.
Luggage: Lost property offices are located in the customs Arrival hall. Additional lost property and baggage storage offices are located in the Arrivals area of the North Terminal. An oversized baggage shipping service and a baggage wrapping service are available.
Other facilities: A 24-hour health and sanitary service is provided.
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The Ramada Airport Hotel Prague is situated near the South Terminal (tel: +420 (0)2 2011 1250 or (0)2 7175 0275). Nearby hotels include the Comfort Hotel Prague Airport (tel: +420 (0)2 3532 5007), located 3 miles (5km) from the airport, and the Avion Hotel (tel: +420 (0)2 2061 0366/7; Web site: www.hotelavion.cz), Hotel Praha (tel: +420 (0)2 2434 3305), and Hotel Diplomat (tel: +420 (0)2 9655 9111), all located about 5 miles from the airport.
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The airport is accessible to disabled passengers and assistance can be requested in advance (tel: +420 (0)2 2011 6076/7). Passengers should also inform their airline of their requirements prior to travel. Parking is free for disabled passengers upon presentation of a valid disabled badge; reserved spaces are available in the multi-level parking lot.
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A conference room (seating 12) and a press room (seating 35) are available at the VIP facilities in the North Terminal. A Representative Lounge is available, equipped with fax, photocopying, a data-projector and free Internet. Fixed and mobile congress counters can be hired through the VIP Service (tel: +420 (0)2 2056 2525 or 00 420 (0)2 2011 3491). The Bohemia Lounge is situated on Pier B of the North Terminal, with Internet, fax and photocopying services. Lounges and two conference rooms (accommodating 14 and 25 people) are available for hire in the South Terminal.
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