Storm Goretti’s eastern flank barrelled into Czechia overnight on 10 January, dumping up to 15 centimetres of snow in less than six hours. Prague’s Václav Havel Airport (PRG) cancelled 17 departures by 08:00 on 11 January, including high-frequency business routes to Warsaw, Paris and Frankfurt. Dozens more flights left hours late as de-icing crews raced to keep two runways open. Airport management urged travellers to arrive early, print boarding passes and monitor live gate changes. ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/cz/heavy-snowfall-forces-flight-cancellations-and-slows-business-travel-across-czechia/))
The weather chaos spilled onto road and rail networks. Jack-knifed trucks closed sections of the D5 and D6 motorways that link Czech suppliers to German clients, while trams 4 and 22 in Prague were diverted after ice clogged switching points. Regional buses reported hour-long delays, and Mountain Rescue Services raised avalanche warnings in the Krkonoše range, prompting several multinationals to suspend non-essential site visits. ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/cz/heavy-snowfall-forces-flight-cancellations-and-slows-business-travel-across-czechia/))
![Heavy snowstorm grounds flights and up-ends business itineraries across Czechia]()
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Airlines including Lufthansa and LOT waived change fees through 11 January; Czech Railways said all tickets dated 10-11 January could be used on later services without surcharge. Logistics firms rerouted time-critical loads via Slovakia and Poland, adding up to 250 kilometres per journey but keeping “just-in-time” supply chains moving. ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/cz/heavy-snowfall-forces-flight-cancellations-and-slows-business-travel-across-czechia/))
Corporate travel managers are advising employees to build three-hour buffers into itineraries involving PRG, carry printed invitation letters in case detours cross German frontier checkpoints, and verify that rental cars are fitted with winter tyres and snow chains. Remote-work contingencies are being activated for Monday kick-off meetings as meteorologists warn temperatures will plunge to −8 °C, preserving black-ice hazards on secondary roads. ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/cz/heavy-snowfall-forces-flight-cancellations-and-slows-business-travel-across-czechia/))
The weather chaos spilled onto road and rail networks. Jack-knifed trucks closed sections of the D5 and D6 motorways that link Czech suppliers to German clients, while trams 4 and 22 in Prague were diverted after ice clogged switching points. Regional buses reported hour-long delays, and Mountain Rescue Services raised avalanche warnings in the Krkonoše range, prompting several multinationals to suspend non-essential site visits. ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/cz/heavy-snowfall-forces-flight-cancellations-and-slows-business-travel-across-czechia/))
For travellers suddenly needing replacement invitation letters, visa extensions or simply clear guidance on Czech entry rules during the storm, VisaHQ can fast-track paperwork, courier documents and push live compliance alerts straight to your inbox—visit https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/ to see how the platform keeps business trips on schedule even when the weather does not cooperate.
Airlines including Lufthansa and LOT waived change fees through 11 January; Czech Railways said all tickets dated 10-11 January could be used on later services without surcharge. Logistics firms rerouted time-critical loads via Slovakia and Poland, adding up to 250 kilometres per journey but keeping “just-in-time” supply chains moving. ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/cz/heavy-snowfall-forces-flight-cancellations-and-slows-business-travel-across-czechia/))
Corporate travel managers are advising employees to build three-hour buffers into itineraries involving PRG, carry printed invitation letters in case detours cross German frontier checkpoints, and verify that rental cars are fitted with winter tyres and snow chains. Remote-work contingencies are being activated for Monday kick-off meetings as meteorologists warn temperatures will plunge to −8 °C, preserving black-ice hazards on secondary roads. ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/cz/heavy-snowfall-forces-flight-cancellations-and-slows-business-travel-across-czechia/))
