Pardubice Airport, despite its modest size, enjoys stable demand, especially in summer. Its attractiveness to passengers can be explained by the availability of inexpensive flights to many European countries.
Airport today
The airport officially began operating with passenger traffic in 1995. It is a small air port, but the traffic at Pardubice is quite high. For example, the maximum flow of tourists at the airport was observed in 2021 - then more than 184 thousand passengers went on a trip.
Main directions of work:
- inexpensive passenger flights across Europe;
- aircraft from Russia;
- cargo and military aircraft.
What low-cost airlines and destinations does the airport offer?
Pardubice Airport is one of the most affordable destinations for tourists in terms of ticket prices and flight destinations. Among the actual destinations offered by the airport, the following can be highlighted:
| Flight | Flight days | Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WZ546 | Pardubice - Moscow | Sun. | 13.45 | 17.45 | 3h | from 48 $ |
| FR1495 | Pardubice - Alicante | Mon. | 18.55 | 21.50 | 2h 55 mins | |
| FR3637 | Pardubice - London | Tue | 19.00 | 20.00 | 2h | from 14 $ |
| FR3637 | Pardubice - London | NS. | December 1, 2025 | 13.25 | 2h | from 14 $ |
| FR3637 | Pardubice - London | Sat. | 21.00 | 22.00 | 2h | from 14 $ |
| QS1996 | Pardubice - Antalya | NS. | November 1, 2015 | 15.00 | 2h 45 mins | from 672 $ |
| QS107 | Pardubice - Prague | Sat, Sun | December 1, 1930 | 13.00 | 30 minutes | from 347 $ |
| QS109 | Pardubice - Prague | Mon. | 13.30 | 14.00 | 30m | from 347 $ |
| QS1902 | Pardubice - Heraklion (Crete) | Wed | 18.45 | 22.35 | 2h 50m | from 154 $ |
| QS1912 | Pardubice - Rhodes | Mon. | October 12, 2018 | 15.55 | 2h 45m | from 14 6 $ |
You can check the relevance of this information through the official website, which is located at the link. Among the current charter flights, St. Petersburg, Podgorica, Burgas and Rhodes are distinguished. Directions of flights on a regular basis: London, Burgas, Rhodes.
The airport works with the following low-cost airlines:
- Red Wings (WZ);
- Ryanair (FR);
- Travel Service (QS).
Despite such a modest list of airlines, you can fly from Pardubice to the most popular destinations in Europe.
Airport terminal layout
For a long time, the airport layout was as simple as possible, since it had only one terminal operating since 1995. International tourist planes, as well as cargo and military flights, flew here.
Construction of another building began in 2021, which ended in January of this year. And since the beginning of summer, it is already possible to operate flights from the new terminal. Therefore, for the airport, 2021 has become a landmark year, which is associated with the introduction of a facility that allows to unload the halls.
At the same time, the air port of Pardubice continues to serve one runway. Its length is 2.5 thousand meters. So this airport can safely receive and send airliners like the Boeing 737 or Airbus A321.
Features of travel registration
The first thing a passenger should take care of is documents and luggage. Their registration is carried out at the reception. The procedure takes some time, so you need to arrive at the airport in advance. Standard check-in starts 2 hours before departure and ends 40 minutes before boarding.
In this case, the passenger must have:
- passport or other identity documents;
- air ticket;
- visa;
- luggage (if any).
There are several types of baggage carried by a passenger:
- carry-on baggage. The passenger takes it with him on board after checking for prohibited items (usually 3-5 kg);
- checked baggage carried in the cargo hold (no more than 15 kg per person);
- oversized and heavy things. Their transfer can be carried out only after obtaining the permission of the carrier.
Each airline puts forward its own requirements for the baggage of passengers, so it makes sense to clarify this point.
After check-in, the passenger receives a ticket and goes through a security check with it. In particular, customs and passport control awaits you. You cannot do without them if you travel to countries that are not part of the Schengen area.
After the checks, all passengers go to the transit zone, where they can once again look at the flight board, calmly go shopping and just relax before the trip.
Services
Even on the official website of Pardubice Airport, it is indicated that employees are determined to make their clients' travel as comfortable as possible. This is evidenced by the very impressive list of services offered by the airport. For example, people who are waiting for their flight can use free Wi-Fi, so travel time and waiting for departure will pass without notice.
Let's consider the most popular services:
- Baggage. At the airport, there are services for the preparation of luggage for transportation. For example, bags can be sealed. The cost of this service is 90 CZK per item. If it is still far from departure, luggage can be left in the storage room. If the bag is lost during baggage claim, the airport staff will do everything possible to return the items within 21 days after the flight and deliver them to the address indicated by the passenger.
- Shopping and food. If there is still time before your departure, passengers can delight themselves with shopping, especially since there is a duty-free shop. Here you can buy goods from various global brands at a low price. Moreover, the assortment is amazing: from cosmetics and perfumes to food. Duty free shops can be found in the transit area of Departures Hall 1. They are open depending on whether there is a flight or not. There are fast food establishments nearby, where you can have a quick bite to eat before the trip.
- Banking services. All standard services are available at the airport.
- Services for passengers with children. The airport has game rooms, places for feeding children, changing diapers and simply halls where children can relax. There is no need to look for where it is for a long time: seats for children are equipped right next to the departure hall. So parents can safely take even the smallest family members with them on a trip.
- Other services. Passengers can visit smoking rooms, surf the Internet using the free network access, charge their smartphones and more. The airport staff are always happy to help in all matters. Including here you can apply for tax free.
In general, the airport provides everything you need for a comfortable stay on its territory.
How to get from the airport to the city
Tour operators usually provide their clients with a transfer from the airport to the hotel. If you arrived on your own, you can use the following options:
- Taxi. This type of service is very popular. The cost of such a trip will be approximately 130-200 CZK. The ride is short - just 10-15 minutes, since Pardubice airport is located just 4 km from the city of the same name. You can find a taxi at the parking lot near the exit. A nice bonus is that almost all taxi drivers understand Russian.
- Bus. The city can be reached by bus routes No. 8, 23 and 88. The price depends on which area of the city you are traveling to, the cost is from 12.50 to 17 CZK.
- Train. The railway station offers different travel destinations, but tourists are most often interested in how to get to Prague. Trains to this city run almost every ten minutes (the maximum interval is half an hour). People who come to Czech cities hope to relax here without spending a lot of time traveling. Therefore, the railway communication is active.
The prices are also quite affordable. For example, to get to Prague, you need an hour and only 100 to 200 CZK. You will pay the same amount for the 4 km road to Pardubice by taxi. Considering how far it is to Prague (over 100 km), a train trip can be considered profitable.
- Automobile. You can rent a car at the airport and not depend on the public transport schedule. This service is quite affordable - a daily car rental will cost from 8 euros.
Thus, the transport infrastructure of the airport is well developed, which helps to save the traveller's time.
Airport Help Desk
Below is information regarding the airport:
- address: Pražská 179, Popkovice, 530 06 Pardubice;
- phone for information: +420 466 310 155;
- fax: +420 466 310 166;
- Email: [email protected].
In addition, the data can be obtained from the airport's official website. And the airport itself can be found on the map.
Conclusion
Pardubice Airport, despite its small size and only three airlines cooperating with it, is very popular, especially among Russian tourists: as a transit point where you can buy cheap air tickets.
The comfort of Pardubice has improved with the opening of another terminal. Now the halls are more spacious, because it is not easy to provide flights to more than 130 thousand passengers in one terminal.
And one more positive point is transport links: you can get to or from Pardubice by public transport, taxi or rented car.
