Czech Republic and Slovakia are considering restoring regular flights between Prague and Bratislava after more than seven years without a scheduled air link between the capitals.

The issue returned during a meeting between the transport ministers of both countries, who agreed to examine the possibility of reviving the route linking the former Czechoslovak capitals.

The move would mark a renewed effort to improve direct connectivity between the two neighbouring EU states, although no final decision has been announced.

The discussion comes after a long break in air services on one of Central Europe’s shortest international capital-to-capital routes. The connection was once a regular part of travel between the two cities, but it has not operated for more than seven years.

No timetable, airline partner or operating model has been confirmed. The ministers only agreed to assess whether the route could be reintroduced.

Any restart would depend on practical and commercial factors, including demand from business travellers and passengers making onward connections. Prague and Bratislava are linked by rail and road, but a direct flight could appeal to travellers seeking a faster option between the two capitals.

For the wider travel market, the possible return of the route would reflect a trend among European governments looking to restore links that have disappeared over time. Short-haul capital routes often depend on strong demand, airline economics and cross-border cooperation.

It was not immediately clear whether the route would return as a full scheduled service or in another format. The talks remain at an early stage.