The international airport is located 15 km to the west from the city centre, close the road R7 in the direction of Chomutov & Saxony. It is also very easily accessible from the motorway D5 in the direction of Plzen (Pilsen) & Bavaria. The transportation to/from the Prague centre (station: V Celnici 5, Nove Mesto) is operated by regular minibus shuttle service - the journey takes about 30 minutes. Alternativelly you can go by buses following up the metro stations Dejvicka (terminal station of the A line, bus No. 119) and Zlicin (terminal station of the B line, bus No. 100). The Ruzyne Airport has gained a very good reputation worldwide - in 2005 it was given the World Airport Awards for the best airport in the central&eastern Europe. The current capacity of the airport is 4,8 million passengers a year. You can find hotel accommodation right in the airport area. You can also use the hotels in the neighbouring quarters of Repy, Liboc, Brevnov or in the town of Hostivice.
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