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Vilnius, Lithuania

The greenest and most Baroque of the Baltic capitals, with one of the shortest airport transfers anywhere.

Main airport: Vilnius International Airport (VNO)

Local Time

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Current Weather

13°C

Drizzle 17 km/h

Coordinates

54.6341, 25.2858

646 m elevation

Nearby Airports

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Vilnius's Baroque old town, one of the largest in Eastern Europe, sits surrounded by hills and forest rather than the flat coastline of its Baltic neighbors. Its small airport sits close enough to downtown that the transfer is barely long enough to settle into a seat.

Best time to visit

May–September brings the warmest weather for walking the old town's courtyards and church-lined streets.

Top attractions

•Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Baroque quarter
•Gediminas' Tower, overlooking the city from a hilltop
•The Republic of Užupis, a bohemian, self-declared artists' district
•Vilnius Cathedral and the surrounding Cathedral Square
•The Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights

Practical tips

•A direct train connects Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Vilnius railway station in about 7 minutes — one of the shortest airport transfers in Europe.
•Lithuania uses the euro, and card payment is standard even for small purchases.
•The old town's courtyards and hidden cafés reward slow wandering more than a fixed checklist of sights.

Frequently asked questions

What airport serves Vilnius?

Vilnius's main airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO).

When is the best time to visit Vilnius?

May–September brings the warmest weather for walking the old town's courtyards and church-lined streets.

Is Vilnius a good place to meet someone flying from a different city?