Prague Airport is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Terminal 2, the building that symbolises Czechia’s integration into the Schengen Area and has processed more than 141 million passengers since opening in 2006. The milestone is being marked with a thematic exhibition in the departure hall and special events for travellers.(praguedaily.news)
Terminal 2 was built to separate Schengen from non-Schengen traffic and has undergone several modernisations, including the relocation of the central security checkpoint in 2018 and the installation of CT scanners that allow passengers to keep liquids and laptops in their bags.(praguedaily.news)
Travellers who still need to sort out visas before passing through the upgraded Terminal 2 can save time by using VisaHQ’s online platform, which offers step-by-step assistance, digital document uploads and real-time tracking for Czech and wider Schengen travel permits. Check the latest requirements at https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/ and arrive at the airport confident that your paperwork is in order.
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Airport management used the anniversary to unveil elements of its next expansion phase. Plans include a new Pier D with additional contact gates, a direct rail link to Prague’s city centre by 2030, extra business lounges and on-site hotel and conference facilities. Sustainability features such as energy-efficient façades and smart-grid technology will underpin the retrofit.(praguedaily.news)
For business travellers the enhancements promise shorter curb-to-gate times and seamless multimodal transfers once the rail spur opens. HR and travel managers should monitor construction timelines, as periodic gate closures could affect tight connection windows on regional flights. Airlines see the project as a chance to expand frequencies, with the airport targeting long-haul links to New York and Shanghai once capacity comes online.(praguedaily.news)
Terminal 2’s evolution also dovetails with Czechia’s newly digital immigration platform: by 2027 passengers arriving on intra-Schengen flights are expected to enjoy fully biometric e-gates linked to the Foreigners Information System, further speeding transfers between Terminals 1 and 2.(praguedaily.news)
Terminal 2 was built to separate Schengen from non-Schengen traffic and has undergone several modernisations, including the relocation of the central security checkpoint in 2018 and the installation of CT scanners that allow passengers to keep liquids and laptops in their bags.(praguedaily.news)
Travellers who still need to sort out visas before passing through the upgraded Terminal 2 can save time by using VisaHQ’s online platform, which offers step-by-step assistance, digital document uploads and real-time tracking for Czech and wider Schengen travel permits. Check the latest requirements at https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/ and arrive at the airport confident that your paperwork is in order.
Airport management used the anniversary to unveil elements of its next expansion phase. Plans include a new Pier D with additional contact gates, a direct rail link to Prague’s city centre by 2030, extra business lounges and on-site hotel and conference facilities. Sustainability features such as energy-efficient façades and smart-grid technology will underpin the retrofit.(praguedaily.news)
For business travellers the enhancements promise shorter curb-to-gate times and seamless multimodal transfers once the rail spur opens. HR and travel managers should monitor construction timelines, as periodic gate closures could affect tight connection windows on regional flights. Airlines see the project as a chance to expand frequencies, with the airport targeting long-haul links to New York and Shanghai once capacity comes online.(praguedaily.news)
Terminal 2’s evolution also dovetails with Czechia’s newly digital immigration platform: by 2027 passengers arriving on intra-Schengen flights are expected to enjoy fully biometric e-gates linked to the Foreigners Information System, further speeding transfers between Terminals 1 and 2.(praguedaily.news)
