Prague to Košice flights
Košice lies 518 km (322 mi) east of Prague, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Prague | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Slovakia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Nearest large airport | PRG, 12 km out | KSC, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Czechia into Slovakia: money changes from the Koruna to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Airports at each end
Leaving Prague
Prague is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,189-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pardubice Airport (PED, 95 km).
Arriving in Košice
Košice is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Košice International Airport (KSC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Košice International Airport (regional) | KSC | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,171 ft | 755 ft |
| Poprad-Tatry Airport (regional) | TAT | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,530 ft | 2,356 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Prague?
518 km (322 mi) in a straight line, east of Prague.
How long does it take to get from Prague to Košice by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Prague and Košice?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Prague to Košice flights?
Typically Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Košice International Airport (KSC); Košice also has TAT.
What currency do I need in Košice?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.