Flights from Podgorica to Prague: Golden Spires on the Vltava

PODGORICA – PRAGUE FLIGHTS

“Golden Prague,” the city of a hundred spires, once the capital of the Habsburg Monarchy and now the metropolis and jewel of the Czech Republic, has been drawing merchants, artists, writers, tourists and adventurers for almost 1,500 years… Treat your heart and mind to a trip to this stunning city on the Vltava. A Podgorica – Prague flight gets you there quickly and comfortably.

TRAVELING TO PRAGUE

Prague proudly celebrates one ruler, a great diplomat and mighty Holy Roman Emperor who gave the city its present-day look… He was Charles IV of Luxembourg, a descendant of the native Czech Přemyslid dynasty on his mother’s side and of the Counts of Luxembourg on his father’s side, John of Luxembourg, King of Bohemia. Charles was educated in Paris, where his tutor was Pierre Roger, later Pope Clement VI. Perhaps thanks to his friendship with the pope, and certainly thanks to his great political power and diplomatic skill, he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor and held the title until his death in 1378. He built some of Prague’s most beautiful landmarks, including the Church of Our Lady before Týn and St. Vitus Cathedral, and the foundation stone of the bridge that now bears his name was laid in 1357. Today this Gothic masterpiece is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and a magnet for every visitor to Prague. Halfway across stands the statue of St. John of Nepomuk, and as everyone knows: touch the statue and your wish to return to Prague will come true…

A Podgorica – Prague flight will cost you 120 euros, you can book a hotel at very reasonable prices, and you’ll find plenty of sightseeing tips for Prague on countless websites and in guidebooks, with good descriptions and suggestions for how to spend your days in the city.

What may not be on your itinerary is Vyšehrad, a part of the city a little off the beaten tourist path, but definitely a place I recommend.

Vyšehrad rises on a high rock on the right bank of the Vltava. Its name reflects what it once was: “the castle on the heights.” Besides offering a fascinating view of the river and Charles Bridge, it is an important place for Prague, the spot where, according to legend, the city was born. In the 9th and 10th centuries there were two towns on the banks of the Vltava: Vyšehrad and Prague Castle. Only in 1784 did it join the Old Town, Lesser Town, Hradčany and New Town to form today’s Prague. Its origins are tied to the legend of Princess Libuše, who had a prophetic dream and foresaw Prague’s future glory. After the dream, the princess climbed to the highest point of Vyšehrad, pointed toward the dense forests and said: “There, the four elements are in harmony: fertile soil, healthy air, enough wood for fire and clean water. There you will meet a man carving a threshold. Build a castle there and name it Prague, after the threshold that man is carving.” In the 10th century, Vyšehrad hill was, alongside Hradčany, the second seat of the rulers of the Přemyslid dynasty. The ruins of the castle can still be seen today. In the 12th century the seat of the Czech rulers moved to Hradčany, and from then on Vyšehrad began to lose its importance. In the 14th century, Charles IV decided that the Royal Route, along which rulers would travel in a ceremonial procession to their coronation at Hradčany, would start here. He made this decision out of respect for his distant ancestors on his mother’s side. You can enter the fortress through two imposing gates: the 17th-century Tábor Gate and the Leopold Gate, the most elegant gate of the fortress. On Vyšehrad hill stand the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul with its three altars, the Basilica of St. Lawrence, of which only parts remain, and the Rotunda of St. Martin. The rotunda is one of the oldest buildings here, dating from the 11th century. If you visit, you’ll be charmed by its small tower with filigree-like decoration. Not far from the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul are the Vyšehrad Gardens, where you’ll see the statue of Princess Libuše. If you find yourself at the Slavín cemetery, you can pay your respects to Smetana and Dvořák, who are buried here. If you decide to visit Prague during the summer months, you’ll have the chance to enjoy one of the exhibitions, concerts or performances held on Vyšehrad hill.

PODGORICA – PRAGUE FLIGHTS

Podgorica – Prague flights start from around 120 euros. Flights from Podgorica to Prague are available with a connection or, on certain dates, as a direct flight – check our search for current flights and prices. Podgorica – Prague flights are available seven days a week, all year round. If you are searching for deals on your own, the airport code is PRG, and the city is spelled: Prague

Prague Ruzyně Airport is 17 km from the city center. The airport has 3 terminals: Terminal 1 handles intercontinental flights, Terminal 2 serves flights within the Schengen Area, and Terminal 3 is used for private flights. You can get from the airport to the city on bus lines 100 and 119. Bus 100 runs to Zličín station (on metro line B), and bus 119 goes to Dejvická station. Both stations are on metro line B, so you can continue by subway to your accommodation. The Airport Express bus runs to the railway station; it costs a bit more but is faster. It goes to Holešovice station, which is on metro line C.

Don’t forget to toast to the beauty of life with a stein of famous Czech beer!