Palanga International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (PLQ)

Palanga Airport serves the main seaside resort of Lithuania, on the Baltic Sea coast, approximately 8 km from the city center.

It is a small airport with strong summer seasonal traffic, the access point to beaches and the nearby Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Content verified on 04/09/2026

Official source: www.palanga-airport.lt

How to get to Palanga International Airport

Palanga city centre is approximately 8 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Travelers arriving by car reach central Palanga in approximately 10-15 minutes.

By Train

The train does not arrive directly at the airport.

By Bus

Some local bus lines connect the airport to the city center and nearby Klaipeda.

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Tips The Curonian Spit, a slender sandy dune peninsula that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is reachable by a short ferry from Klaipeda: a half-day excursion much appreciated.

Average travel time to PLQ

TrainNot available

Shuttle busLimited service

Taxi / Private hire10-15 minutes (8-12 euro)

Parking near Palanga International Airport

A small parking area is located in front of the terminal building.

Rates are in line with regional standards, with seasonal increases in summer.

How to get to Palanga from PLQ

By Train

There is no direct railway connection to the airport: a transfer is required.

By Bus

Multiple public bus lines connect the airport to the city center.

By Taxi

Taxis charge approximately €3–€12 to downtown Palanga (€3 with shuttle M31, up to €12 with private taxi).

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Car rental at Palanga International Airport

Rental car companies available are limited; verify availability in advance, especially during peak summer season.

Keep your driver's license, passport, and credit card handy.

Hotels near Palanga International Airport

Palanga airport is within the city limits, 7 km from the centre: bus 100 gets there in 10 minutes for 0.70 euros, a taxi in 15-20 minutes. Palanga is a Baltic seaside resort that lives almost entirely on summer, so the choice depends more on the beach than on the airport: those after pine woods and a spa go for Vanagupė, while those looking for a quieter, less crowded sea go for Šventoji, the coastal village to the north that is still part of the Palanga municipality. The rest of the market is made up almost entirely of private apartments near the seafront promenade, to be chosen case by case depending on the distance from the beach.

Neighbourhood

Vanagupė and the pine forest

A few minutes' drive from the terminal, with a hotel shuttle; on foot it takes about 15 minutes to reach the sandy beach.

Best for: Travellers who want a spa resort among the pines, a few minutes from the airport and a quarter-hour walk from the beach.

Pros

A protected pine forest area between the airport and the centre, quieter than the main promenade
Spa centre with pools and a Turkish bath among the largest on the Lithuanian coast

Cons

Beach 15 minutes on foot, not directly on the sea
Some reviews report furnishings and rooms in need of renovation despite the high category

Recommended hotels

Mercure Palanga Vanagupe Resort & SPA In the pine forest between the airport and the centre, a 15-minute walk from the beach; two indoor pools, sauna, Turkish bath and over a hundred spa treatments. View availability

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Nearby town

Šventoji

About 20-25 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, 12 km north of the centre of Palanga; no fast direct public transport link.

Best for: Travellers after a quieter, less crowded sea than Palanga's summer centre, accepting a longer trip from the airport.

Pros

A beach less crowded than Palanga's centre, with dunes at the mouth of the Šventoji river
A quiet residential area, away from the nightlife of the main promenade

Cons

Fewer restaurants than in the centre of Palanga, especially out of season
A car or a taxi is needed for every trip towards the centre or the airport

Recommended hotels

2-Bedr Apt Exclusive Sea Views @Šventosios Vartai In the Šventosios Vartai residential complex, about 150 metres from the sea, with a large balcony overlooking the beach. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Palanga, Lithuania's premier beach destination, with strong seasonal summer traffic.

Shopping & Duty Free

A duty-free area is not available, consistent with the airport's small scale.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated VIP lounges are present.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The terminal provides Wi-Fi coverage in its public areas.

Families & Children

The waiting areas provide minimal family-specific assistance.

Terminal guide

The terminal is very small, with traffic heavily concentrated in the summer months.

The recommended time before departure for flights is 1.5–2 hours.

Map of Palanga International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the Curonian Spit?

A thin peninsula of sand dunes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stretching between Lithuania and Russia (Kaliningrad), reachable by a short ferry ride from nearby Klaipeda.

Q. Does Palanga have seasonal air traffic?

Yes, traffic is concentrated mainly in the summer months, when the town becomes Lithuania's leading seaside destination.

Q. Why is Palanga associated with Baltic amber?

It's home to the Amber Museum, housed in the Tyszkiewicz Palace within the town's botanical park, with one of the world's richest collections of this fossil resin typical of the Baltic Sea coasts.