Vilnius Airport (VNO) is Lithuania’s largest airport and only of only three international airports, along with Kaunas (KUN) and Palanga (PLQ).
The airport is located about 6 km southeast of the city centre in the Naujininkai municipality.
In 2024, Vilnius Airport handled roughly 4.8 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in Lithuania second largest in the Baltic states after Riga Airport (RIX). It is among the 100 busiest airports in Europe.
A new departures terminal was completed in early 2025, doubling the possible passenger throughput of the airport.
Major Airlines - airBaltic
Vilnius is a hub for airBaltic, the largest airline in the Baltics. It flies to many of Europe’s largest cities, most of the neighboring countries, and provides seasonal flights to holiday destinations in Southern Europe.
The airport is also a focus city for the low-cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air, which provide cheaper airfares to cities throughout Europe.
The Lithuanian carrier GetJet Airlines serves the holiday market with seasonal charters to holiday destinations, which are normally smaller airports.
Other operators active at VNO include LOT, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines. Big European carriers such as Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Finnair, and SWISS connect Vilnius to their respective hubs in the Old Continent.
A list of all airlines at VNO and their route maps is available here.
Terminal Layout and Gates
The current single, consolidated terminal complex was last renovated in 2025.
The terminal features a modern departure hall and expanded gates. Check-in, security, and retail are close together.
A spacious gallery links the original terminal to the new additions to the complex, so connections between the terminals are seamless.
There are a total of 14 gates. Security waiting times rarely go above 10 minutes.
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Free Wi-Fi
Vilnius Airport provides a free Wi-Fi network throughout the terminal under the network name “Free WiFi Vilnius Airport”.
Connecting is normally straightforward via the welcome portal that should open automatically. The connection expires after 6 hours, which is enough for most travelers - otherwise, you can easily reconnect.
Dining Options
Dining VNO offers a modest selection of cafés, bars, and quick-service restaurants airside and landside. You can expect a broader selection during peak summer periods.
Even though the airport does not close at night, none of the restaurants remain open 24/7.
Notable places to get something to eat and drink include:
Restaurant MANAMI: An Asian restaurant near Gate A6 (Schengen area).
Cafés CAFFEINE: Offers various coffee drinks, salads, focaccias, quiches, cheesecakes, and other desserts. One outlet is located near Gates A7-8/B7-8 (Schengen) and near Gate B12 (non-Schengen).
Restaurants CHARLIE PIZZA: Alongside pizzas, this restaurant also serves salads, soups, other main meals, snacks, sandwiches, and desserts. Breakfast is offered in the morning. Two locations: near Gate A15 (Schengen) and near Gate B11 (non-Schengen area).
Bakeries CRUSTUM: Try traditional Lithuanian pastry kibinai or get something familiar like cake or a croissant. Pair any pastry with coffee. Located in the Arrivals hall C as well as near Gate B13 (non-Schengen).
Lounges at Vilnius Airport
The airport has a business lounge serving departing passengers: the Narbutas Business Lounge. It is located airside in the departures area, on the 3rd Floor, next to the ‘Heineken Bar.
This lounge accepts Priority Pass, but anybody can purchase a day pass at the door.
Facilities are typical for a regional European lounge: seating, snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and flight information screens.
Transport to and from the airport
The Airport is just minutes away from the A3/Minsko pl. Road, which links it to Vilnius. Driving time to the city center is normally around 10 minutes.
Public transport includes regular bus connections and a new express train link from the airport to Vilnius central station:
A special "Vilnius - Airport" train takes the distance in around 8 minutes on services that run roughly every 40 to 60 minutes. The ticket costs €0.80.
- Five bus lines serve the airport:
Line 88 connects to the city center and Europa Square.
Line 1 goes to Viking Station and Station.
Line 2 links the Airport with Viking St., Liepkalnio g., and Station.
Express Bus Line 3G serves Fabijoniškės, passing through the city center.
Night Bus Line 88N goes to Europa Square via the city center.
Single tickets valid for 1 trip can be purchased directly from the bus driver with cash only and cost €1.
For timed tickets or day passes, you will need a Vilniečio card, which you can purchase from the Narvesen shop at the airport or in the city. The current options are available:
30 min. ticket - €1
60 min. ticket - €1.25
1-day ticket - €7.50
3-day ticket - €13.50
The official taxi rank is located in front of the Arrivals area. A trip to the city center takes around 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic, and the taxi fare ranges from 15 to 20 EUR.
Other transportation options at the airport include:
CityBee: a car-sharing service.
Spark: an electric vehicle sharing service.
Bolt: a popular ride-sharing app for taxi-like rides with a dedicated pick-up area next to the intercity bus stops.
Car rental companies such as Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise, and Europcar are located inside the Car rental center in parking lot P4.
For information about private transfers from Vilnius Airport, click here.
Official parking at Vilnius Airport
The Kiss & Fly area (third entrance) is for very short-term parking and dropping off passengers. Parking is free for the first 10 minutes every hour. Every 5 minutes after that are charged €4.00.
Short-term and long-term parking at VNO is operated through on-site lots provided by UNIPARK.
There are a total of four parking lots controlled by a license plate recognition system:
Short-term Parking Lot 2: located right next to the arrival terminal of Vilnius Airport (VNO), and is most suitable if dropping off or picking up travelers, if you need to park for longer than 10 minutes (the free period at the Kiss & Fly zone). The first 15 minutes here are free. The parking fare is €4.00/hour with a daily maximum of €25.00.
Long-term Parking Lot 4: located about 70 meters from Vilnius Airport. It is intended for longer parking and offers covered parking with over 700 spaces. The daily rate is €16.00.
Long-term Parking Lot 6: located 250 meters from the terminal, this is an outdoor parking lot with more than 100 parking spaces. Note that for this parking lot, you must pay at the nearest parking station to the airport and cannot pay on site. The daily rate is €12.00.
Long-term Parking Lot 8: located 300 meters from the terminal, this is an outdoor lot with around 200 parking spaces. The daily rate is €12.00.
Hotels near VNO
The closest hotel to the airport is Hotel AirInn Vilnius, located barely 50 meters from the terminal, with the runway right next to the hotel and most of the rooms overlooking it. Despite the proximity, the rooms are very quiet. The recent renovation works ensure that the accommodations are modern and comfortable.
Also nearby is the Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, a common choice for business travellers. A 300-meter sidewalk connects it to the terminal, allowing even those with wheeled luggage to access easily. It is a slightly more upscale option, offering comfortable beds, lots of space, a wonderful bathroom/shower with large towels, and a complimentary breakfast.
Central Vilnius (15–20 minutes away) offers a wider selection of hotels.
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