Smartwings

Q: What are Smartwings' airline codes?

Smartwings' IATA code is QS , its ICAO code is TVS , and its callsign is SKYTRAVEL .

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Smartwings is a Czech airline based at Prague Airport that flies scheduled and charter flights to holiday destinations and cities in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, fares, baggage, check-in, Wings+ membership and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 80
Destinations: PRG
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About Smartwings

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Smartwings before travel.

Official name: Smartwings, a.s.
Callsign: SKYTRAVEL
Country: Czech Republic
Founded: 1997 (as Travel Service)
Parent company: Pegasus Airlines (since October 2026, through Czech Airlines)
Head office: Prague, Czech Republic
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: No miles program; Wings+ is a paid membership with discounts and priority services
Official website: smartwings.com

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.

Network

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.

Aircraft

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.

On board

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.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Smartwings baggage allowances depend on the fare and travel class.

Carry-on

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.

Checked baggage

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.

Special items

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 boarding Steps 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.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online as soon as it opens, 30 hours before departure on most flights.
4 Boarding pass
Use the boarding pass sent by email, or print it where the departure airport requires a paper copy.
5 Arrive early
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 service Official sources

For current operational information, use Smartwings' official services:

Smartwings website

smartwings.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight information

Prague Airport

prg.aero for live arrivals and departures at Smartwings' home base

Where you land

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.

Václav Havel Airport Prague Hub

PRG · Prague

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.