Prague to Ostrava flights
Ostrava lies 278 km (172 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 6 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 | Ostrava | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Czechia | Czechia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 280,853 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 211 m (692 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
| Nearest large airport | PRG, 12 km out | OSR, 20 km out |
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 Ostrava
Ostrava is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,484-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,484 ft | 844 ft |
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,499 ft | 995 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ostrava from Prague?
278 km (172 mi) in a straight line, east of Prague.
How long does it take to get from Prague to Ostrava by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Ostrava?
No, both are on Europe/Prague at the moment.
Which airports are used for Prague to Ostrava flights?
Typically Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR); Ostrava also has KTW.
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.