Smartwings
Smartwings guide with airline codes, Prague hub, routes, fleet, fares, baggage, check-in, Wings+ membership, lounges and airport transportation.
- Aircraft
- 45
- Destinations
- 80
- Hub
- PRG
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About Smartwings
Smartwings is a Czech airline, officially Smartwings, a.s., headquartered at Prague Airport. It was founded in 1997 as Travel Service, a charter airline for Czech tour operators, launched the Smart Wings brand in 2004 and took the Smartwings name in 2018. Since October 2024 it has operated all Czech Airlines flights, which still fly under the Czech Airlines brand. In October 2026 Pegasus Airlines of Turkey completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and the Smartwings Group. Smartwings does not belong to an airline alliance.
Prague Airport is Smartwings' main base, with scheduled flights to European cities, the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores and the Middle East, and charter flights for tour operators to Mediterranean and Red Sea resorts. Subsidiaries in Slovakia, Poland and Hungary fly charters from those countries. The group serves about 80 destinations in 20 countries.
The group fleet of about 45 aircraft is mainly Boeing 737-800, 737 MAX 8 and 737-900ER jets, plus Airbus A220-300 and A320 jets.
Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Smartwings before travel.
Where Smartwings flies
Routes and frequencies change with the season, and many holiday routes run only in summer or winter or are sold through tour operators. Check the current schedule on smartwings.com before you plan a trip.
European cities
From Prague to Barcelona, Bilbao, Brussels, Bucharest, Málaga, Nice, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Porto, Rome Fiumicino and Toulouse. For winter 2026/27 Smartwings adds Venice from October 22, Lisbon from October 23 and Bergen from October 26.
Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores
Scheduled flights from Prague to Tenerife and other Canary Islands, Funchal on Madeira and Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
Mediterranean, Turkey and Egypt
Holiday flights to Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey and Egypt's Red Sea coast, including Antalya in summer and Hurghada and Marsa Alam, many of them for tour operators.
Smartwings fleet
The Smartwings Group flies about 45 aircraft across its Czech, Slovak, Polish and Hungarian airlines. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.
Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER
About 23 Boeing 737-800 and 2 737-900ER jets, used on scheduled and charter routes across the group.
Boeing 737 MAX 8
14 aircraft on Smartwings' Czech certificate, used on longer routes such as the Canary Islands and the Middle East.
Airbus A220-300 and A320
4 A220-300 and 2 A320 jets, mainly flying Czech Airlines-branded services.
Smartwings cabin classes
Most Smartwings flights have a single Economy cabin sold as fare bundles. Check the fare conditions and seat map before you buy.
Economy Lite
The basic fare, with one cabin bag. A personal item, checked bags and seat selection are extra, and the ticket cannot be refunded.
Economy Plus
Adds a small personal item, one checked bag and preferred seat selection.
Economy Flex
Includes the Plus items and a light snack, and allows date changes for the fare difference.
Business Class
Offered on selected scheduled flights between Prague and the Canary Islands, with 2+2 seating, priority check-in, fast-track security, lounge access and a three-course meal.
Practical information
BaggageCabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage
Smartwings baggage allowances depend on the fare and travel class.
Every fare includes one cabin bag of up to 8 kg (17.6 lb); Business includes two. Plus, Flex and Business fares also include a small personal item, such as a handbag or laptop bag, of up to 3 kg (6.6 lb) and 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in). Cabin-bag size depends on fare, so check your booking.
Lite fares include no checked bag. Plus and Flex fares include one bag of 23 kg (50 lb), and Business fares include two bags of 32 kg (70.5 lb). No single bag may weigh more than 32 kg or measure more than 250 cm (98 in) in total length, width and height.
Musical instruments, sports equipment, fragile items and other non-standard items follow separate rules. Check the official Smartwings baggage page before you fly.
Check-in and boardingSteps before departure
Online check-in on smartwings.com opens 30 hours before departure (18 hours for flights to and from the Canary Islands) and closes 60 minutes before. Airport counters usually open 2.5 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before, or 60 minutes before on flights from Dubai and Tel Aviv. At Hurghada and Marsa Alam, online boarding passes are not accepted, so collect a printed one at the counter.
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
Check in online as soon as it opens, 30 hours before departure on most flights.
Use the boarding pass sent by email, or print it where the departure airport requires a paper copy.
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on flights outside the Schengen Area, passport control.
Lounges
Smartwings does not run its own lounges. Business Class passengers use partner lounges, such as the Erste Premier Lounge in Prague and VIP lounges in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Wings+ members also get lounge access at some airports. Check the lounge details for your departure airport before you travel.
Loyalty program
Smartwings has no miles or points program. Wings+ is a paid membership that gives discounts on Smartwings flights, priority check-in and boarding, priority baggage, a chance of a free Business Class upgrade at check-in, and lounge access at some airports. Check the current Wings+ conditions on smartwings.com before you join.
Flight status and customer serviceOfficial sources
For current operational information, use Smartwings' official services:
smartwings.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight information
prg.aero for live arrivals and departures at Smartwings' home base
Smartwings airports
Most Smartwings scheduled flights start or end in Prague. Charter flights also leave from other Czech airports and from Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.
Smartwings' home base and head office. Flights within the Schengen Area use Terminal 2, and flights outside it, such as to Turkey, Egypt and the Middle East, use Terminal 1.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsAirport transportation for Smartwings passengers
Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
Airport Transportation is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Smartwings.
Smartwings FAQs
What are Smartwings' airline codes?
Smartwings' IATA code is QS, its ICAO code is TVS, and its callsign is SKYTRAVEL.
What is Smartwings' main hub?
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG), where the airline is headquartered. Charter flights also leave from Brno, Ostrava, Bratislava, Budapest and airports in Poland.
Who owns Smartwings?
Pegasus Airlines of Turkey completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and the Smartwings Group in October 2026. Smartwings and Czech Airlines continue to fly under their own brands.
Is Smartwings part of an airline alliance?
No. Smartwings is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or oneworld.
Does Smartwings have a frequent-flyer program?
No. Smartwings has no miles program. It offers Wings+, a paid membership with flight discounts, priority services and lounge access at some airports.
Which terminal does Smartwings use in Prague?
Terminal 2 for flights within the Schengen Area and Terminal 1 for flights outside it, such as to Turkey, Egypt and Dubai. Confirm on your boarding pass before travel.
Does Smartwings fly to Toulouse?
Yes. Smartwings flies between Prague and Toulouse, three times a week in winter 2026/27.
Does Smartwings fly to Antalya?
Yes. Smartwings flies between Prague and Antalya, mainly in the summer season.
Does Smartwings fly to Hurghada?
Yes. Smartwings flies to Hurghada on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Online boarding passes are not accepted there, so collect a printed one at the check-in counter.
When does Smartwings online check-in open?
30 hours before departure, or 18 hours before on flights to and from the Canary Islands. It closes 60 minutes before departure.
Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Smartwings?
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Smartwings.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.