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OSR Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport

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Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport (OSR) serves Ostrava. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOSR
ICAOLKMT
Non-stop3
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Elevation257 m

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The airport in numbers

Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 137,609 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 377,936 in 2018.

Passengers / year
137,609
as of 2021
Peak traffic
377,936
in 2018
Elevation
257 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Letiště Ostrava
Passengers per year, 2007–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport to Ostrava

Train & bus: No direct train to Prague's airport. Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro, or the Airport Express to the main train station.

Taxi & apps: Take only a taxi from the regulated 'FIX' desk, or book Bolt/Uber (both legal). Pirate taxis are a known problem. Estimated fare to the centre: Kč1941–Kč3083.

Tipping: Round up; no set percentage.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~51 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~73 minKč1941–Kč3083
Private transfer~73 minfixed upfront
Car rental~73 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From OSR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Olomouc63 km66 minKč1765–Kč2803
Brno122 km128 minKč3369–Kč5351
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~Kč1941–Kč3083 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ostrava ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Travel Service · Ryanair · Czech Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ostrava shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport to the centre of Ostrava?
No direct train to Prague's airport. Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro, or the Airport Express to the main train station.
How much is a taxi from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport to Ostrava?
Roughly Kč1941–Kč3083 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport?
Take only a taxi from the regulated 'FIX' desk, or book Bolt/Uber (both legal). Pirate taxis are a known problem.
What's the cheapest way from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport to Ostrava?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No direct train to Prague's airport. Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro, or the Airport Express to the main train station.
Can I get from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No direct train to Prague's airport. Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín metro, or the Airport Express to the main train station. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Prague, London, Paris. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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