The Czech national carrier Czech Airlines is returning to Croatia with flights on the Zagreb – Prague route after a four-year hiatus. The first flight is scheduled for April 27 of this year, initially, Czech Airlines will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, and from May 14, they will introduce a Saturday connection, and at the beginning of the peak tourist season, from June 21, they will also fly on Wednesdays, thus connecting Zagreb and Prague four times a week.
Flights will last about 90 minutes, the price of a one-way ticket is 72 euros, while a return ticket will cost 141 euros including all taxes and fees. Departures from Zagreb are in the morning, and returns from Prague in the evening, which will suit businesspeople who have something to do in just one day, as well as tourists who can enjoy a long weekend in the Czech capital.
Dalibor Málek, Regional Sales Director of Czech Airlines, expressed his great pleasure that his company is returning to its traditional market, noting that the first international flight of the company, which has been operating since 1923, was indeed to Zagreb (1930).
– Today we are a private company in which Korean Air holds the largest stake of 44 percent, and with partners, we fly to 120 destinations in 55 countries around the world. In addition to Zagreb, this summer we are opening another ten destinations, including Skopje and Sarajevo – said Malek, briefly reflecting on the company’s history and the benefits it offers to travelers and companies through its loyalty programs.
The CEO of Zagreb International Airport (MZLZ), Jacques Feron, welcomed Czech Airlines and expressed satisfaction with their return.
– This is actually a continuation of the traditional and long-standing business cooperation between Czech Airlines and MZLZ, and we believe it will be even better with the opening of the new passenger terminal – concluded Feron.
