Czech Republic travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Czech Republic with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Czech Republic.

Wander the streets of beautiful Brno's old town, Czech Republic © Millenium187 - Wikimedia CC BY-SA 3.0
Wander the streets of beautiful Brno's old town, Czech Republic © Millenium187 - Wikimedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Czech Republic travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Czech Republic with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Czech Republic - quick facts
Flight time✝ 2 hours
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Czech
Currency Czech Koruna
Electricity C + E plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Czech Republic weather

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Czech Republic travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Czech Republic from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Czech Republic.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Czech Republic travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Czech Republic with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Czech Republic, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Czech Republic covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Czech Republic with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Do you want to learn more about the Czech Republic? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Czech Republic.

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Czech Republic FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Czech Republic including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to the Czech Republic due to Covid-19?

Czech Republic is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Czech Republic.

Check out Ministry of Health, Czech Republic for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the Czech Republic?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the Czech Republic. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to the Czech Republic from the UK?

The flight time to the Czech Republic from the UK is typically 2 hours.

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What is the time difference between the Czech Republic and the UK?

The time difference between the Czech Republic and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in the Czech Republic?

The main language spoken in the Czech Republic is Czech.

What is the currency in the Czech Republic?

The currency in the Czech Republic is the Czech Koruna (CZK).

Send money to the Czech Republic with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and XE Money Transfers*.

Which plugs are used in the Czech Republic?

Czech Republic uses electrical plug type C + E (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Czech Republic?

They drive on the right side of the road in the Czech Republic.

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