Vilnius Airport serves the capital of Lithuania, approximately 6 km from the city center.
It is the most convenient access point to the Baroque historic center of Vilnius, a UNESCO World Heritage site among the best preserved in Eastern Europe.
How to get to Vilnius International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to VNO
Parking near Vilnius International Airport
Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-level parking structure.
Rates align with the standards of a major European hub.
How to get to Vilnius from VNO
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 Vilnius International Airport
Major rental car companies operate desks at the airport.
The required documents boil down to a driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Vilnius International Airport
At the airport
The AIRINN is about 50 metres from the main terminal; the Park Inn by Radisson is a 7-minute walk, just over 600 metres.
Best for: Layovers of a few hours and departures before 6am, when every minute on foot from check-in counts.
- No transfer at all: from the AIRINN, check-in is less than a minute's walk away
- Both hotels remain convenient even for those leaving before 6am, when the train and buses aren't running yet
- Around it there are only car parks and airport-area offices: dinner means staying at the hotel
- The centre or the Old Town still require 15-25 minutes by train, bus or taxi
Recommended hotels
- AIRINN Vilnius Airport Hotel RENOVATED 2025 About 50 metres from the terminal, on the airport forecourt: the closest hotel to check-in among all of Vilnius's hotels, renovated in 2025. View availability
- Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport Hotel & Conference Centre A 7-minute walk from the terminal, about 600 metres: gym and in-house restaurant for those with a long layover, city centre 15 minutes away. View availability
The business district and the Neris riverside
Express bus 3G from the airport in about 20 minutes, or the train to the railway station in 7 minutes and then 10 minutes on foot; taxi about 15 minutes.
Best for: Travellers who want modern hotels a few minutes' walk from the river and the Old Town, without the cobbled streets right outside the window.
- Vilnius Cathedral and the Old Town reachable in 10-15 minutes on foot along the river
- More modern and quieter hotels at night than the streets of the Old Town
- An office district, not very lively on weekends compared with the historic centre
- For the evening venues it's still necessary to cross the river towards the Old Town
Recommended hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott Vilnius City Center In the business district, just across the river from the Old Town: rooftop garden and Vilnius Cathedral 11 minutes on foot. View availability
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva On the bank of the Neris river, with a panoramic view from the Skybar; Vilnius Cathedral about 17 minutes on foot. View availability
Old Town
Bus 88 from the airport to the Old Town in 20-25 minutes, or the train to the station and then 10 minutes on foot; taxi about 15-20 minutes for 10 euros.
Best for: Travellers who want to sleep among the baroque churches and courtyards of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, at the cost of a slightly longer trip to the airport.
- Cathedral Square, the Gate of Dawn and the university reachable on foot from your room
- The highest concentration of restaurants and venues in the city
- Cobbled streets, often crowded with tourists during the central hours of the day
- No direct link to the airport: bus 88 doesn't pass through every street of the historic centre
Recommended hotels
- Grand Hotel Vilnius, Curio Collection by Hilton A few steps from Cathedral Square, 96 rooms with an in-house spa and indoor pool; an early-twentieth-century building in the heart of the Old Town. View availability
- Radisson Collection Astorija Hotel, Vilnius A one-minute walk from Vilnius Town Hall, between the churches of St. Casimir and the Holy Trinity; in-house spa with pool. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modern and suitably sized for the country's main hub role.
To be safe: arriving 2–2.5 hours before international flights is the most reliable choice.
Map of Vilnius International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Vilnius close to the border with Belarus?
Yes, the Belarusian border is just about thirty kilometres from the city, closer than many would imagine for an EU capital: a geographical detail that also explains why some European flight routes are now longer, having to avoid Belarusian airspace, closed to Western flights since 2021.
Q. Can you book Bolt or Uber directly at Vilnius airport?
Bolt is the most widespread ride-hailing app in Lithuania and operates regularly at Vilnius airport, often a cheaper and more transparent alternative to the traditional metered taxi picked up at the arrivals counters.
Q. Can you pay almost everything by card in Vilnius, or do you need cash?
Contactless payment is now the norm almost everywhere, from taxis to small shops in the centre: carrying cash is only useful for markets or a few regional buses outside town, but it's not essential either at the airport or downtown.
Q. Is Vilnius's old town a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, its baroque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, among the best preserved in Eastern Europe.
Flight board
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