CzechiaCzechia Travel Guide
Czechia lies in the heart of Central Europe, bordering Germany, Austria and Poland. Prague is one of the world's best-preserved medieval capitals, ringed by UNESCO-listed small towns (Český Krumlov, Telč, Kutná Hora) and spa towns (Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně). It is in the Schengen area but not the euro — it uses the Czech koruna (CZK), 30–40% cheaper than its neighbouring euro countries.
Currency
CZK Kč
Visa
A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned); the currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Check your passport's specific requirements.
Language
Czech
Best Season
April–June and September–October
Where to go in Czechia?
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What's the daily budget in Czechia?
€30–55/day (~700–1,300 CZK, hostel, svíčková + beer, free parks)
€60–100/day (~1,400–2,400 CZK, 3★ hotel, a pivnice meal, museum tickets)
€130–260/day (~3,100–6,200 CZK, 4–5★ hotel, fine dining, private tours)
Estimated daily spend (food, local transport, museums — excluding accommodation). Flights and hotels are calculated separately.
Do you need a visa?
Czechia: A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned); the currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Check your passport's specific requirements..
Visa and transit rules can change; confirm the official consulate information before you travel.
When to go?
April–June and September–October (mild weather, fewer crowds).
Svíčková (beef in cream sauce), guláš (a little different from the Hungarian version), knedlíky (steamed bread dumplings), trdelník (a sweet pastry cooked on a spit — touristy but tasty), smažený sýr (fried cheese). Beer culture is world-leading — a pivnice (beer hall) on every corner, with Pilsner Urquell and Budvar the classics. Dinner is 6–10pm.
Czechia with a Turkish passport: visa & transit status
Visa status
A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned); the currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Check your passport's specific requirements.. Official source for the current visa regime applied to Turkish citizens: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Transit / connection
An airport transit visa (ATV) may be needed via Schengen.
Some Schengen countries (Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain…) require Turkish citizens to hold an airport transit visa (type A / ATV) when connecting to a destination OUTSIDE Schengen.
Exemption: A valid Schengen visa (in some countries a valid US/Canada visa or residence permit) exempts you from the ATV. If your destination is itself in Schengen you will already hold a Schengen visa, so this connection is not a problem.
Official source: www.schengenvisainfo.com
Last updated: July 2026. Visa and transit rules can change — before you apply or buy a ticket, confirm on mfa.gov.tr and with the relevant consulate.
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How to get to Czechia
International flights typically connect via IST; the nearest airport for each city is noted in its city guide.
The České dráhy (ČD) rail network is extensive — Prague–Brno 2.5h, Prague–Plzeň 1.5h, Prague–Karlovy Vary 3h. RegioJet and LEO Express are private fast train/bus alternatives (sometimes cheaper, with WiFi). Within cities, Prague's metro and trams are extensive, with a 24-hour pass (120 CZK). Český Krumlov is reached by bus (3h from Prague).
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An easy mental conversion for CZK: €1 ≈ 24 Kč, 100 Kč ≈ €4.
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VAT is included in menu prices; a 10% tip is standard, and rounding up the bill is enough.
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Touristy places in central Prague that take euros apply a 20–30% worse rate — use CZK.
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The Astronomical Clock chimes on the hour from 9am to 11pm — get into position in the square 5 minutes ahead.
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A day trip to Český Krumlov from Prague is hard — stay at least one night; the evening atmosphere is wonderful.
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In Karlovy Vary, the thermal drinking cup (lázeňský pohárek) is a famous souvenir — a traditional ritual.
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'Gentleman's club' signs in Prague are strip clubs — a tourist trap, be careful.
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