Prague – The world’s best airport

The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, has once again received an accolade. Prague Airport has been named the best airport in the world. Prague Ruzyne Airport is an international public civilian airport located in the northwest of the Czech capital. It is also the largest airport in the young country and, by comparison, the largest airport of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. A few months ago, the airport proudly announced that it had doubled its passenger numbers in just five years.

But that is just one of many factors that led the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to award Prague Airport the prestigious Eagle Award, making it the only airport in the world to receive the honor. The IATA reached its conclusion—Prague Airport is the best airport in the world—at its 67th meeting after considering a range of factors. Prague Airport is credited with very high customer satisfaction; its transparency and loyalty are praised, as is the fair way in which the authorities deal with airlines. The airport’s enormous technological advances are also recognized, making Prague Ruzyne the world’s best airport. Its development initiatives include promoting innovative technologies. One example is the use of built-in electric motors to move aircraft to and from the terminal.

The Eagle Award has been presented since 1976 and is considered one of the highest honors for airports. Independent experts assess the airport’s services, their effectiveness and value, and its prospects for sustained, ongoing development.

Prague Airport currently works with 48 airlines. More than 11 million passengers travel by direct flights to 128 destinations. The city of Prague is also highly regarded for being easy to reach. The city center of Prague is less than 20 km from the world’s new best airport and can be reached in 25 to 45 minutes using public transport. Services at Prague Airport include tourist information desks staffed by people who speak German and English, car rental agencies, and hotel booking options.