Canadian Medical Travel Coordination
Last updated: June 2026
Quick Facts
Visa for Canadians
Not required for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period under Schengen Area rules. The passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area. Official source: Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Toronto
Official language and hospital languages
Czech is the official language. English and German are routinely used in the international patient departments of leading Prague hospitals.
Currency
Czech koruna (CZK). The Czech Republic is in the European Union but is not in the eurozone, so the euro is not legal tender. Visa, Mastercard, and contactless payments are accepted at hospitals, hotels, and most restaurants.
Flights from Canada to Czech Republic
Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) is the main entry point for international patients. Air Canada operates a seasonal nonstop service from Toronto over the summer months, with multiple weekly flights at the height of the season. Outside the summer, the Toronto route runs with one connection through a European hub.
from Toronto (YYZ)
to Prague (PRG)
Direct: Seasonal nonstop with Air Canada; one stop the rest of the year
Flight time: About 8 hours 5 minutes nonstop
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 900 to 1,100 / peak CAD 1,300 to 1,700
from Vancouver (YVR)
to Prague (PRG)
Direct: No nonstop; one stop via a European hub or Toronto
Flight time: From about 12 hours 20 minutes
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 850 to 1,200 / peak CAD 1,500 to 1,900
from Calgary (YYC)
to Prague (PRG)
Direct: No nonstop; one stop
Flight time: About 12 to 14 hours
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 1,000 to 1,300 / peak CAD 1,500 to 1,900
from Montreal (YUL)
to Prague (PRG)
Direct: No scheduled nonstop; one stop
Flight time: About 7.5 to 8 hours via the shortest connection
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 800 to 1,050 / peak CAD 1,300 to 1,600
Fares are indicative and shift with season and booking lead time. Late autumn and early spring, outside the Christmas window, are typically the most economical months to travel.
Where to Stay
Most international patients stay in central Prague, near the leading clinics. Districts that pair short medical transfers with safe, walkable streets include New Town (Nové Město), the area around the Anděl and Smíchov metro stations, and Vinohrady just east of the centre. From these areas, hospitals are usually a 10 to 20 minute taxi or metro ride. Mid-May through June and the month of September are the most comfortable windows for recovery, with mild temperatures, dry streets, and moderate rainfall. Winters are cold and can leave icy sidewalks, which is the one seasonal point that matters most after orthopedic surgery.
3-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD 90 to 180
Per week, 7 nights
CAD 630 to 1,260
4-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD 160 to 260
Per week, 7 nights
CAD 1,120 to 1,820
5-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD 280 to 450
Per week, 7 nights
CAD 1,960 to 3,150
Safety and Travel
The Government of Canada places Czechia at its lowest travel risk level, "Take normal security precautions." Violent crime is uncommon, and Prague ranks among the safer European capitals for international visitors. The realistic day-to-day risk is pickpocketing in crowded central areas such as Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and the main metro and rail stations; organised groups use distraction techniques.
Use a zipped bag, keep your phone out of back pockets, and stay alert at busy junctions. The general emergency number is 112 and is answered in English.
Featured Treatments in Czech Republic
The Proton Therapy Center in Prague is one of the largest proton beam facilities in Europe and has treated thousands of cancer patients from roughly 60 countries since opening in 2012. The country's surgical tradition also runs deep in plastic and reconstructive surgery, founded in Prague by Professor František Burian.
Proton Beam Therapy and Cancer Care
The Proton Therapy Center Prague uses IBA Pencil Beam Scanning technology and treats both adult and paediatric patients across prostate, head and neck, central nervous system, digestive, lung, and breast tumours. Canada has no clinical gantry-based proton therapy facility, and provincial Out-of-Country Health Services programs can, in approved cases, fund proton therapy abroad for specific indications.
Learn more about oncological care with Maple Med Global
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
A specialty with nearly a century of independent academic standing in this country. Czech plastic surgeons hold European Board certification and perform the full range of facial, breast, and body procedures.
Learn more about plastic surgery with Maple Med Global
IVF and Fertility Care
A specialty with nearly a century of independent academic standing in this country. Czech plastic surgeons hold European Board certification and perform the full range of facial, breast, and body procedures.
Learn more about plastic surgery with Maple Med Global
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip and knee replacement programs use Zimmer Biomet, Smith and Nephew, and other internationally recognized implant systems. International patients are typically scheduled within weeks rather than months.
Learn more about orthopedic solutions with Maple Med Global
Dental Care
Patients Beyond Borders, the longest-running international reference for cross-border medical travel, lists the Czech Republic among the top global destinations for dental tourism.
Learn more about dental care with Maple Med Global
Eye Surgery
Czech ophthalmology clinics use the same Zeiss VISUMAX 800 and Alcon platforms as Western European centres. Surgeons hold European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) certification, the same exam Western European specialists pass.
Costs and Canadian Wait Times
Czech prices below are indicative country ranges in Canadian dollars, drawn from multi-source averages. Canadian wait times are national medians from family-doctor referral to receipt of treatment in the Fraser Institute report Waiting Your Turn 2025.
Single dental implant (implant plus crown)
the Czech Republic: CAD 2,000 to 3,400
Canada, private: CAD 3,000 to 6,000
Rhinoplasty
the Czech Republic: CAD 3,700 to 6,500
Canada, private: CAD 8,000 to 18,000
Breast augmentation
the Czech Republic: CAD 4,800 to 9,000
Canada, private: CAD 8,000 to 15,000
Cataract surgery (per eye)
the Czech Republic: CAD 1,500 to 3,000
Canada, public wait: Ophthalmology: 31.8 weeks
Hip replacement (all-inclusive package)
the Czech Republic: CAD 10,000 to 17,000
Canada, public wait: Orthopedic surgery: 48.6 weeks
Knee replacement (all-inclusive package)
the Czech Republic: CAD 11,000 to 22,000
Canada, public wait: Orthopedic surgery: 48.6 weeks
Proton therapy (full course, case-dependent)
the Czech Republic: CAD 28,000 to 81,000
Canada: Not available in Canada. Provincial Out-of-Country Health Services programs may fund eligible cases.
Final quotes are confirmed per case.
Leading Internationally Accredited Hospitals in Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, the dominant hospital quality framework is the national SAK (Spojená akreditační komise) accreditation, which operates alongside European Union healthcare regulation.
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Proton Therapy Center Prague, Prague, SAK accredited
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Nemocnice Na Homolce, Prague, SAK accredited
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Ústřední vojenská nemocnice (Military University Hospital), Prague, SAK accredited
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Motol University Hospital, Prague, SAK accredited
This list is informational. Hospital selection for each patient depends on diagnosis, complexity, and treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
For general questions about Canadian health insurance coverage abroad, complication insurance, follow-up care after returning to Canada, and trip planning, see our General FAQ page.
Plan Your Treatment in Czech Republic with Maple Med Global
We coordinate your medical journey from Toronto. A verified hospital match, a written quote, your full schedule, your travel arrangements, your interpreter where needed, and follow-up once you are home. When you are ready, share your medical details with us and we will come back with a clear plan built around your case.
Or call/text us at +1 (647) 492-2777
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