Confirmed: Prague's Flora station will close for 10 months

Flora metro station on Prague’s (green) A line will close on Feb. 2, 2026, for a ten-month reconstruction project that will modernize the 45-year-old stop from top to bottom.

The Prague Transport Company (DPP) confirmed the closure Wednesday, with construction firms already on site. The overhaul will cost CZK 1.29 billion and is one of the city’s most extensive metro upgrades to date.

DPP expects to reopen the modernized station to passengers at the turn of November and December 2026, though work on new elevators will continue until early 2028. “Preparatory work will be carried out while the station is in full operation, with only necessary local interventions,” Jaroslav Kristen, DPP’s technical director, said in a new press release.

Flora’s systems date back to its opening in 1980, and many of its facilities—including escalators, cladding, and electrical infrastructure—have never been replaced. The reconstruction will address long-standing leaks and aging technology while improving energy efficiency and safety.

The project also includes the complete replacement of Soviet-era escalators, modernization of the transformer station, and installation of energy-saving LED lighting and a new ventilation system.

The closure will temporarily disrupt transport for thousands of residents and commuters in Vinohrady, cutting off direct metro access to central Prague and the nearby Atrium Flora shopping center. Travelers will need to use Jiřího z Poděbrad or Želivského stations during the closure, both reachable by tram or bus.

City officials have emphasized that the long-term benefits, like better accessibility, safety, and energy performance, outweigh the temporary inconvenience.

“The new elevators and the second exit will significantly increase passenger comfort and expand the possibilities of using the metro in this part of the city,” said Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates), Prague’s Deputy Mayor for Transport and chairman of DPP’s supervisory board.

When complete, the renovated station will feature modern cladding, LED lighting, air-conditioning, new security systems, and energy-efficient escalators. A second exit and elevator access will be added on Vinohradská Street, near the stairs to Olšanské cemeteries, making the station barrier-free by early 2028.

Flora’s reconstruction is part of a broader DPP program to upgrade older metro stations. The nearby Jiřího z Poděbrad station reopened last year after a similar overhaul, while Hradčanská will undergo reconstruction in 2026. Preparations for Strašnická and Želivského are also underway.

Passengers can find service updates and alternate route information on the English-language dpp.cz and through the PID Lítačka app.