Tallinn Airport, named after writer Lennart Meri, is Estonia's main international airport, located approximately 4 km from the historic center, among Europe's closest airports to a city center.
It is the natural entry point for Tallinn's medieval historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for exploring the rest of the country.
How to get to Tallinn Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TLL
Parking near Tallinn Airport
The official multi-level parking (Car Park A4) is located in front of the terminal.
It is not staffed by dedicated personnel but is video monitored; first 10 minutes free, then 2 euros (11-20 min), 4 euros (21-30 min), 10 euros (51 min-1 hour), 15 euros for the full day.
How to get to Tallinn from TLL
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Tallinn Airport
In the arrivals area, the major car rental companies are represented.
For EU citizens, a national driving licence plus passport and credit card are sufficient.
Hotels near Tallinn Airport
Ülemiste, a stone's throw from the terminal
The Mercure Tallinn is about 700 metres from the terminal, a 9-minute walk; the Hampton by Hilton is on Tartu tee, about 10 minutes by car from the airport and the same from the Old Town.
Best for: Layovers of a few hours and departures before dawn, when it pays to stay a step from check-in.
- From the Mercure you can reach check-in on foot, without a bus or taxi
- Ülemiste Keskus, Estonia's largest shopping centre, is just steps away for a meal or some shopping
- The area is a business park among offices and warehouses: in the evening there is almost nothing to do on foot
- To see anything of the city you still need tram 4 or a taxi into the centre
Recommended hotels
- Mercure Tallinn About 700 metres from the terminal (9 minutes on foot), it is the hotel closest to the airport's runways; 132 rooms, restaurant, gym and private sauna for anyone with a dawn flight or a long layover. View availability
- Hampton by Hilton Tallinn On Tartu tee, between the centre and the airport, about 10 minutes by car from the terminal and the same from the Old Town; 184 rooms, round-the-clock gym and sauna. View availability
The business district, on the edge of the Old Town
Tram 4 links the terminal to the Viru terminus in 15-20 minutes, running every 10-20 minutes; from there these hotels are a 5-10 minute walk.
Best for: Travellers who want a modern hotel a few minutes' walk from the medieval walls, with the tram for the airport one block away.
- Old Town, Freedom Square and the port within a 10-minute walk or less
- Direct tram 4 connection to the airport, with no changes
- An area of offices and shopping centres: outside office hours the surrounding streets are quiet
- Traffic on the boulevard towards Viru Keskus is heavy during rush hour
Recommended hotels
- Original Sokos Hotel Viru Right at the gates of the Old Town, 100 metres from the walls and 550 from Town Hall Square; direct access to the Viru Keskus shopping centre, handy for anyone arriving with luggage. View availability
- Palace Hotel Tallinn, a member of Radisson Individuals A 1937 palace at the entrance to the Old Town, about 300 metres from the walls with Freedom Square right in front; indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna. View availability
- Swissotel Tallinn In the city's tallest skyscraper, in the financial district; the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is about 800 metres away, a 10-minute walk, with views over the Gulf of Finland from the upper rooms. View availability
Inside the walls of the Old Town
The same tram 4 to the Viru terminus (15-20 minutes from the airport), then a 5-minute walk through the alleys to Suur-Karja; by taxi it's instead 10 minutes from the terminal.
Best for: Travellers who want to sleep among the medieval alleys, with restaurants and bars right downstairs and little desire to move around in the evening.
- Restaurants, bars and shops within the walls reachable without ever taking transport
- Authentic medieval atmosphere, among the best preserved in Northern Europe
- Suur-Karja, known as the city's nightlife 'Bermuda Triangle', is noisy late into the night on weekends
- Large suitcases are hard to drag over the cobblestones of the medieval streets
Recommended hotels
- 16eur - Fat Margaret's Hostel right at the medieval Fat Margaret gate, overlooking the historic harbour; private double rooms and dormitories, with a sauna and an in-house bar. View availability
- 2 Rooms Apartment with Sauna and Terrace (Suur-Karja Residence) Apartment on Suur-Karja, the street that links the heart of the Old Town to the modern centre and that in the evening becomes the capital's busiest area for bars and pubs. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is unique and compact, ranking among Europe's most efficient for transit times. You typically walk 5-10 minutes from check-in to the gate.
As Estonia is part of the Schengen area, flights to and from other Schengen countries do not require passport control; for flights outside Schengen, arriving at least 2 hours early is recommended.
Map of Tallinn Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do you need a visa for Estonia?
No, for EU citizens (ID card or passport) and for numerous other nationalities, including the US, Canada and the UK, for tourist stays of up to 90 days, since Estonia is part of the Schengen area.
Q. How do you get to central Tallinn from the airport?
With tram number 4, which connects the airport directly to the old town in about 15-18 minutes, or by taxi/Bolt in 10-15 minutes.
Q. Why is Estonia famous for digitalisation?
It is among the world's pioneering countries in digital state services, from e-voting to e-Residency: almost all payments are cashless, even in small shops.
Q. Is the euro Estonia's currency?
Yes, since 2011, when it replaced the Estonian kroon.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
