International flights to and from the Czech Republic are numerous, since the Czech Republic—and especially the capitol city of Prague—is a popular destination for both tourists and business travelers. The Czech countryside is the perfect place for cycling vacations, waterskiing and boating, and golfing in the summertime, and for mountain skiing and snowboarding in the winter. The many wineries provide a pleasant distraction. And when the traveler is tired of more active pursuits, the Czech Republic's hundreds of castles, chateaux, and other beautiful and dramatic historical sites are waiting. The largest international airport is Prague-Ruzyne Airport (PRG), about 10 km (6.2 miles) outside Prague. Buses, taxis, and an Airport Express train run between Prague and the airport all day and for part of the night, making the airport convenient for travelers who don't wish to rent a car during their stay. There are also international flights from airports in Brno (Brno-Turany Airport, BRQ), Ostrava (Ostrava Leos Janacek Airport, OSR), Karlovy Vary (Karlovy Vary International Airport, KLV), and Pardubice (Pardubice Airport, PED). Discount airfare is easy to get; many carriers offer discounts on airfare tickets, including CSA (Czech Airlines), the country's flag carrier. Smart Wings, a low-cost European airline with a home base in Prague, also routinely offers discount airfare. Discount airfare tickets are also available for international flights to a multitude of places outside the Czech Republic, making the Czech Republic a convenient stopover. Fly in on any carrier, spend a weekend or a week seeing the sights, then get a discount flight to Cyprus, Budapest, Barcelona, Paris, or one of dozens more fun and exciting locations, and move on to the next stage of your vacation. Enjoy all the glamour of the capitols of Europe without emptying the bank! The Czech Republic is not only a destination, it's your portal to Europe.