I posted a couple weeks back in the Other European Airlines forum and was advised to post here as I didn't get much of a response. I hope someone can help.

I have a DL issued award ticket on CSA Czech Airlines arriving in Prague at 6:20AM on 10/10. I would like to travel to another city from 10/10 - 10/13 as I am meeting a friend in PRG on 10/13 and will be touring PRG then. Based on flight schedules, it seems the best city to visit would be BUD (I would purchase this roundtrip tix). I have been strictly advised by CSA that if I miss my connection, I will be penalized.

There are flights leaving PRG for BUD at 835AM, 1005AM, 1225PM, 5PM and 720PM.

Can anyone advise me on which flight you think I could safely book? I want to ensure that I don't miss my connection, but I don't want to sit in the airport all day either.

Alternatively, if I book a later flight, can I standby for an earlier one? What happens to any luggage I have checked straight through (which I can do, according to CSA).

Thanks a lot!