Kaunas Airport serves the second city of Lithuania, historic former temporary capital of the country, approximately 15 km from the city center.
It is also often used by those visiting Vilnius, about an hour away, thanks to more economical low-cost connections.
How to get to Kaunas International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KUN
Parking near Kaunas International Airport
In front of the terminal there is a small parking lot available for passengers.
Rates reflect the typical standards of the region.
How to get to Kaunas from KUN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Kaunas International Airport
The well-known car rental companies operate desks in the arrivals area.
You will need driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Kaunas International Airport
Old Town and the Santaka
Bus 29 from the airport to the centre in about 30 minutes, then 10-15 minutes on foot to the Old Town; a direct taxi takes 20-25 minutes.
Best for: Travellers who want the castle, the cathedral and the medieval streets of the Old Town within walking distance.
- Kaunas Castle, the cathedral and the town hall reachable in a 15-minute walk
- The city's most distinctive quarter, at the confluence of the Nemunas and the Neris
- Fewer chain hotels than around Laisvės alėja: the choice is more limited
- Bus 29 doesn't stop right in the Old Town, so a short walk is needed
Laisvės alėja and the station
The same bus 29 from the airport, with a stop closer to this area than to the Old Town, about 25-30 minutes; taxi 20 minutes.
Best for: Travellers who want the pedestrian avenue with its bars and shops close at hand, or who value being near the station for getting around by train too.
- Laisvės alėja, Europe's longest pedestrian avenue, with restaurants and shops open until late
- The Ibis Kaunas Centre is right by the railway and bus station, handy for combining several modes of transport
- A busier and less polished area than the Old Town on some side streets
- On weekends the venues along the avenue stay noisy until late
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Hotel Kaunas 185 metres from Laisvės alėja: Two Senses restaurant with contemporary Lithuanian cuisine, free sauna and gym. View availability
- Moxy Kaunas Center 160 metres from Laisvės alėja, compact rooms and a round-the-clock bar with local dishes; 200 metres from the Kaunas State Theatre. View availability
- Ibis Kaunas Centre A one-minute walk from the railway and bus station, with quick access to the main road to the airport; the Old Town is within walking distance. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, handling significant low-cost airline traffic.
To be safe: arriving 2 hours before departure is the most reliable choice for flights.
Map of Kaunas International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it worth flying into Kaunas to visit Vilnius?
It can pay off financially thanks to cheaper low-cost flights, but then requires about an hour by car or bus to reach Vilnius: weigh the total savings including the transfer.
Q. What kind of flights does Kaunas airport offer?
It's Ryanair's main hub in Lithuania, with a network of low-cost routes to Western Europe that is, proportionally, far larger than that of cities of similar size: a key factor in its passenger growth in recent years.
Q. Why is Kaunas's centre known for its interwar architecture?
Because between 1919 and 1940, when it was Lithuania's provisional capital, the city developed a modernist and Art Déco urban heritage unique in Europe at the time, today recognised with the European Heritage Label and clearly visible when walking through the centre.
Q. Was Kaunas the capital of Lithuania?
Yes, it was the temporary capital during the interwar period, when Vilnius was under Polish control: it retains an old town of great interest.
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