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The Czech Republic is well-connected to the rest of Europe and the world. Prague's Ruzyně International Airport services direct flights to major cities all over Europe, with up to nine flights daily to London Heathrow and 13 to Paris Charles de Gaulle. Ruzyně also services direct flights to Atlanta and New York.
Ground transportation to and from neighboring countries is fast and easy. Trains from Berlin or Vienna reach Prague in just five hours, and travelling by car will get you here just as fast. By car it's 320 km (199 miles) to Vienna, 380 km (236 miles) to Munich, and 350 km (217 miles) to Berlin.
The Czech Republic is within the Schengen Area, which means you barely have to slow down when crossing the borders with neighboring countries. Travelers arriving by air from Schengen member states do not need to go through passport control upon arrival at Ruzyně International Airport.
Most visitors to the Czech Republic do not need a visa for short stays (up to 90 days); for a complete list of nationals who need visas, please see the website of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs or contact the Czech embassy or consulate in your country. You can learn more about visas, work permits and customs duties in our filming guidelines section.
Once in Prague, you will find a range of major international hotel chains, including Accor, Best Western, Hilton, Four Seasons, Inter-Continental, Kempinski, and Mandarin Oriental, as well as many independent, boutique hotels. International hoteliers are opening more and more facilities in the regional towns as well, so guests can stay in comfort outside the capital. Numerous agencies lease apartments and villas for short or long stays.
Prague's restaurants offer dining comparable to the best of any European capital. Diners can choose from nearly every cuisine imaginable, and there are dozens of quality bars and cafes, in addition to the hundreds of traditional Czech beer halls. If you're looking for a place to eat, please contact us. We would be happy to make a recommendation.
The Czech Republic is a family-friendly country. Czechs adore children — the country is currently experiencing a baby boom — so there are many zoos, parks and theatres just for kids. Visiting families will find a wide selection of international schools for their children such as the one that looked after Angelina Jolie's kids while their mother was on the set of Wanted.
In the event you need medical attention, many international medical centers are prepared to help you. Czech physicians are in demand abroad, and while the Czech healthcare system is mainly a public, European-style system, there is a growing number of private hospitals and clinics which offer enhanced, personalized care and where staff members speak English and other foreign languages.
And if you have a few extra days in your schedule, you can easily explore the rest of Europe. Prague makes an excellent base from which you can visit other sites and destinations on the Continent. Skiing in the Alps, a romantic weekend in Paris, the excitement of Berlin or Amsterdam — it's all a short trip from Prague.
