Letiště Praha to Increase Outbound Passenger Fee by Six Percent

Letiště Praha will increase its outbound passenger fee by six percent starting next March, raising the charge from 682 crowns to 723 crowns per departing traveler at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Airport Board Approves Six Percent Fee Increase

The airport board backed the six percent increase to address mounting operational costs. Radomír Lašák confirmed the upcoming adjustment during his first interview after two months in office, which was broadcast by Česká televize. Lašák stated that the board voted uniformly for the adjustment as a necessary response to energy prices. The new tariff is prepared for the period beginning March 28, 2027, according to Zdopravy.cz. Current fees have remained static at 682 crowns since the end of March 2024, when the rate increased from 649 crowns.

Inflationary Pressures Versus Prior Rate Jumps

Airport management defended the adjustment by pointing to a lag between inflation and fee increases over recent years. Cumulative inflation for the 2023 to 2025 period reached 16.2 percent. Management argues the six percent rise avoids a sudden, drastic jump by partially reflecting cumulative cost increases from prior years.

Martin Kupka Warns of Higher Ticket Prices

Ahead of the concrete figures, former Transport Minister and ODS chairman Martin Kupka criticized the impending hikes on September 24, warning that higher operational costs would inevitably pass through to ticket prices.

Trade Unions Oppose Radomír Lašák as Chairman

The fee decision follows Radomír Lašák’s assumption of leadership. Lašák joined the board on August 1 and was elected chairman on August 3, replacing Jiří Pose. His appointment triggered immediate pushback from labor groups. Five trade union organizations declared a strike readiness state in July regarding his selection, citing reservations about his tenure leading České aerolinie between 2006 and 2009.