Flying from Prague Airport (PRG) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
New York is six hours behind Prague and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PRG to EWR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Prague Airport to New York Newark Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PRG and EWR include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Handy information about Prague Airport (PRG)
74% of flights that depart Prague Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Prague Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Prague. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PRG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Prague Airport to New York Newark Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Prague Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a New York Newark Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and venture far and wide through New York and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from New York Newark Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York Newark Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Prague Airport to New York Newark Airport. For a quieter experience, head to New York in September.
Lock in your flight from Prague Airport to New York Newark Airport for July if you want to visit New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PRG to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without seeing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.