According to Zbyňek Stanjura, Minister of Finance, Prague Airport plays a vital role not only in the development of tourism, but also of the entire economy. “That is why we fully support the development of Václav Havel Airport Prague. Thanks to it, the airport will contribute to the influx of investments, a richer economy, and international trade growth. I am glad that after the recent crisis management, the company executives may proceed with the concept drafted for the coming years. The airport management has revised the development plans and the proposed strategy was approved by the Ministry of Finance.”
Minister of Transport Martin Kupka added that the terminal capacity expansion, new air connections, and an increase in the number of passengers is not possible to implement without a quality connection with the centre of Prague. “Train connection from Prague to the airport should be launched in 2030, which is in line with the further development plans of Václav Havel Airport Prague. We also want the new railway line from Masaryk station to the airport to be connected to Prague’s main railway station. The aim is to facilitate the connection of long-distance trains with the future traffic to the airport. The Ministry of Transport is prepared to contribute its part to the development and increase in the competitiveness of Václav Havel Airport Prague.”
Václav Havel Airport Prague will be a competitive air hub observing new trends and offering:
Comfortable transport connection with the centre of Prague and the catchment area of the Czech Republic (capacity-sufficient trolleybus connection from 2024, train connection by 2030)
Sufficient passenger and aircraft handling capacity (2029–2033)
Accelerated check-in processes (partially from 2024)
New direct connections for Czech citizens, attractive connections for foreign travellers (gradually, starting now)
Expanded offer of shops, restaurants, services including parking and accommodation (gradually, starting this year and during 2024)
BY 2030, AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT IS TO SECURE:
200 direct connections (now 160)
37 long-haul routes (now 21)
10,000 parking places (now 6,500)
16,000 m² of shops and restaurants (now 11,000)
600 hotel rooms (now 380)
10,500 m² of lounges (now 2,100 m²)