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České Budějovice Airport (JCL)
České Budějovice Airport is a compact gateway to the city of České Budějovice and the South Bohemian Region. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Český Krumlov, Hluboká nad Vltavou, Lipno and the Šumava area, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About České Budějovice Airport
České Budějovice Airport is the main airport serving České Budějovice and the South Bohemian Region. The former military airfield was redeveloped for civil aviation, a new passenger terminal was completed in 2019, and the airport received its IATA code JCL in early 2023, allowing it to handle public international flights. Located about 6 km southwest of the city centre, in the direction of Český Krumlov, the airport serves seasonal charter and holiday traffic to Mediterranean destinations while supporting general and business aviation. Its single modern terminal is compact and easy to navigate, with separate Schengen and non-Schengen areas. The airport is connected to České Budějovice by public bus routes, taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services, rental cars and road links. Free on-site parking and a short transfer time to the centre make it a practical starting point for South Bohemia. From the airport, travelers can continue to České Budějovice, the UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov, Hluboká nad Vltavou, the Lipno reservoir and the Šumava region, with passenger facilities including dining, shopping, Wi-Fi and charging points available in the terminal.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
České Budějovice Airport operates passenger services through a single modern terminal. The terminal has separate areas for Schengen and non-Schengen flights, keeping domestic and international passenger flows clearly organized.
Ground Transportation Services to and from České Budějovice Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from České Budějovice Airport to hotels, the city centre, Český Krumlov, Hluboká nad Vltavou, Lipno and other South Bohemian destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing trips around South Bohemia.
Car Rental
Rent a car from České Budějovice Airport for independent travel to České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, the Šumava region and other nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between České Budějovice Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations across the South Bohemian Region.
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