Prague Airport Terminal 3 building photos, Czech Republic architecture design, Modern development

Airport Terminal 3 in Prague

3 June 2025

Design: ra15

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Photos by Petr Polák

rague Airport Terminal 3 Building, Czech Republic

Terminal 3 at Prague Airport underwent a major upgrade that preserved its postmodern character while enhancing both its representative appearance and overall functionality. New architectural elements—most notably the outdoor steel canopy—establish a distinctive visual identity, while interior improvements significantly increase passenger comfort.

Airport terminals are often the first spaces to shape a visitor’s impression of a country. They blend the emotions of both welcomes and farewells, marking the transitions of arrivals and departures. With this in mind, Terminal 3 at Prague Airport—used primarily for private aviation—underwent architectural and spatial upgrades, aiming to achieve a more contemporary and representative appearance.

The revitalisation respects the existing architectural character of the original 1990s building, which features elements of postmodernism. The landside façade was preserved, with original canopy elements refurbished or replaced.

The surrounding area was enhanced by reducing excessive paved surfaces, adding greenery, converting unused zones into grassy strips, and planting trees and shrubs—resulting in a more pleasant and legible public forecourt. New street furniture, stainless steel safety bollards, and backlit information pylons help clarify circulation routes.

On the airside, a striking new architectural feature was introduced—a steel canopy with a distinctive “web-like” structure composed of equilateral triangles, supported by seven truncated pyramid-shaped columns. The canopy’s geometry is echoed in the design of new staircases and ramps with brushed metal cladding, creating an elegant and iconic silhouette visible from afar. The redesign also reflects the need to separate operational flows, introducing independent entrances for VIP guests, tour groups, arrivals, and departures to ensure smooth and secure circulation.

Interior renovations focused on the ground floor, which remained operational throughout construction. A new entrance hall and adjoining check-in areas offer an intuitive and seamless path through the terminal, while thoughtfully placed relaxation and work zones provide passengers with a comfortable environment while waiting.

The interior design concept is defined by simplicity and dignity. Materials such as brushed metal, glass, and decorative elements in the VIP zone underscore the terminal’s representative role. The VIP lounge features glass-clad columns and bespoke furniture, while standard waiting areas meet Prague Airport’s established design standards.

Integrated greenery—through green walls and standalone planters—contributes to a calm and cultivated ambiance. A separate protocol lounge, featuring the Czech lion motif, offers a dignified space for official visits.

The result of the modernisation is an elegant and functional terminal that meets the specific demands of private air travel while delivering a high standard of comfort and security for passengers.

Airport Terminal 3 in Prague, Czech Republic – Building Information

Studio Výstaviště Praha – https://navystavisti.cz/

Studio: ra15 – https://www.ra15.cz/
Author: Radek Lampa, Libor Hrdoušek, David Hřebačka, Dominika Klavrzová, David Skalický, Tomáš Kroužil
Contact E-mail info@ra15.cz

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Studio address: Vyšehradská 1376/43, 12800 Prague, Czech Republic

Project location: K Letišti 1073/25, 161 00 Prague, Czech Republic

Project year: 2020
Completion year: 2024
Gross floor area: 4612 sqm

Client: Prague Airport
Client’s website: www.prg.aero

Photographer: Petr Polák, petrpolakstudio.cz, petr@petrpolakstudio.cz

Collaborators and suppliers
General contractor: PORR, www.porr.cz
Steel canopy structure: Mužík a syn, www.muzikasyn.cz
Aluminium canopy cladding: Albet, www.albet.cz
Ramp and staircase cladding, ceilings: ProInterier, www.pro-interier.cz
Street-level entrances: Spiral, www.sipral.cz
Tiling supplier: ProCeram, www.proceram.cz
Glass partitions: RACCOON, www.raccoondoors.com
Built-in furniture: Nüssli, www.nussli.com
Freestanding furniture supplier: Techo, www.officeoutlet.cz
Signage and wayfinding: Atlas, www.designbyatlas.com
Baggage system: LogTech, www.logtech.cz
Lighting supplier: Delta Light, www.svitidla-deltalight.cz