Prague Short breaks
Description
Prague Information
Czech Tourist Authority
Address: Vinohradska 46, PO Box 32 1241, Prague 2
Email: ic@cccr-cta.cz
Phone: +420 221 580 611; +420 221 580 612
Departure Airport
Aberdeen Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Aberdeen Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7DU, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)1224 722 331
Fax
(0)1224 775 845
aberdeen_feedback@baa.com
Website
www.aberdeenairport.com
Location
The airport is situated 11km (7 miles) northwest of Aberdeen
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
1
Driving Directions
The airport can be reached via the access road, which is signposted from the A96 Aberdeen-Inverness road. The airport is on the A947 at Dyce.
Car Parking
There are two car parks at the airport; the short-term car park is situated in front of the terminal building and the long-term car park is off Forties Road and offers a courtesy bus to the terminal. For more parking information, contact NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk).
Car Hire
Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National/Alamo desks are located in the terminal building. Other car hire companies can be contacted via the airport information desk.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Rainbow Airport Taxis (tel: (0)1224 725 500 or 878 787 or 494 949; website: www.rainbow87.com) operates a taxi service from Aberdeen airport, with booking available online. The central reservation office is located opposite the main terminal building. A meet-and-greet service and executive cars are also available. Bus: Bus services operate from the airport to Aberdeen city centre. Companies operating from the airport are First Aberdeen (tel: (0)1224 650 065) and Stagecoach Bluebird (tel: (0)1224 212 266).
Information and Help Desks
The airport information desk (tel: (0)1224 722 331) is located in the check-in area on the ground floor of the terminal building. Tourist information and accommodation enquiries can also be made at the tourist information office (tel: (0)1224 632 727).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is a bureau de change selling holiday and travel insurance. ATMs are available before and after security. Wireless Internet is available in the Departures lounge. Eating and drinking: The airport has a pub, a bar and coffee shop and several restaurants. Shopping: There are bookshops and a gift shop at the airport. There is also a duty-free shop. A shopping collection service is available. For further information, call the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available (tel: (0)1224 722 331). Other facilities: These include mother and baby rooms, a quiet area and a family entertainment area.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Aberdeen Airport Thistle Hotel (tel: (0)1224 725 252) has conference facilities for up to 500 delegates and a boardroom for rent (tel: (0)1224 725 757). The Speedbird Inn (tel: (0)1224 772 884) can hold 20 delegates in its conference room. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge (tel: (0)1224 722 331) after security in the central Departures area, near Gate 1, with credit card telephone, fax and Internet facilities. Access is via a lift. There are also airline lounges situated in the Departures areas.
Disabled Facilities
The airport has unisex disabled toilets throughout the terminal, as well as ramps and lifts. Induction loops are fitted throughout the terminal building and there is a Minicom service (tel: (0)1224 725 082). Reserved seating is also provided. Disabled drivers can park in the short-term car park at long-term rates, if they display an orange/blue badge; those using this facility must inform NCP on the length of stay upon arrival to avoid incurring short-stay rates. Wheelchair push and provision, and help with baggage before check in, is available free of charge to disabled passengers. Passengers requiring assistance should contact the airline prior to travel.
Airport Hotels
The Aberdeen Airport Thistle Hotel (tel: (0)1224 725 252) and the Speedbird Inn (tel: (0)1224 772 884) are both located in the airport grounds. The Thistle Hotel runs a courtesy bus to/from the airport, whereas the Speedbird Inn is located within walking distance of the terminal building. Nearby hotels include the Skean Dhu Hotel and the Marriott Hotel.
City
Aberdeen
Full Airport Name
Aberdeen Airport
State or Province
Scotland
Destination Airport
Prague Ruzyne Airport
Airport Information
Country
Czech Republic
Address
Airport Prague, Prague Ruzyne Airport, 160 08 Prague 6, Czech Republic
Country Code
420
Telephone
(0)2 2011 3314/321
Fax
(0)2 3535 0922
info@prg.aero
Website
www.prg.aero/en/site/klient/klient_index.htm
Location
The airport is located 20km (12 miles) northwest of Prague
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
4
Transfer between Terminals
Transfer between the terminals is by bus, minibus or taxi.
Driving Directions
From Prague city centre, follow airport signs towards Kladno or Slan.
Car Parking
Car parking facilities include both short- and long-term parking, located in front of the North Terminal, a multi-storey car park and parking for coaches. There is also short- and long-term parking at the South Terminal.
Car Hire
Alimex CR, Alamo (National), Avis, Budget, CS-Czechocar, Dvorak, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt are all represented, with counters on the ground floor of car park C.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Registered taxis operated by FIX (tel: (0)2 2056 1788) are available in front of the Arrivals hall. Minibus: Minibuses operated by CEDAZ (tel: (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: (0)2 2011 5404; website: www.dp-praha.cz), which has an information desk in the Arrivals hall.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are located at Arrivals and Departures in the North Terminal (tel: (0)2 2011 3314 or (0)2 2011 3321).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are bureaux 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 situated 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 left-luggage 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.
Conference and Business Facilities
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: (0)2 2056 2525 or (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 delegates) are available for hire in the South Terminal.
Disabled Facilities
The airport is accessible to disabled passengers and assistance can be requested in advance (tel: (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-storey car park.
Airport Hotels
The Ramada Airport Hotel Prague is situated near the South Terminal (tel: (0)2 2011 1250 or (0)2 7175 0275). Nearby hotels include the Comfort Hotel Prague Airport (tel: (0)2 3532 5007), situated 5km (3 miles) from the airport, and the Avion Hotel (tel: (0)2 2061 0366/7; website: www.hotelavion.cz), Hotel Praha (tel: (0)2 2434 3305), and Hotel Diplomat (tel: (0)2 9655 9111), all situated about 8km (5 miles) from the airport.
City
Prague
Full Airport Name
Prague Ruzyne Airport
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