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Country
Lithuania
Continent
Europe
Airport
PLQ
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time)
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The big seaside resort of Lithuania's Baltic coast
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Palanga is a seaside resort in western Lithuania, on the Baltic coast: about 18,500 inhabitants according to Wikipedia (EN), and the largest and busiest summer resort in the country. Its sandy beaches, about 18 km long and up to 300 m wide, stretch on either side of a wooden pier. The town, in the Samogitia region, also has a botanical park, a palace housing an amber museum and a pedestrian street that is lively in season. Flights to Palanga are fewer and more seasonal than to the capitals, so a SniperAir alert spares you from checking every day. You set your budget, we compare new prices with the real price history of the route and we let you know.
Airport and getting into town
Palanga Airport, 7 km north of the centre
Palanga (PLQ)
Palanga International Airport (PLQ) is about 7 km north of the town centre according to Wikipedia (FR). It is the third-largest airport in Lithuania, focused on short and medium-haul European routes, and it serves both the resort and the city of Klaipėda according to Wikipedia (EN). Klaipėda therefore has no commercial airport of its own: Palanga Airport is separate from the city of Klaipėda, about 30 km to the south (32 km by the A13 highway according to Wikipedia EN). Services are limited and seasonal according to Wikivoyage (EN); check the schedule before you book. Bus 31 links the airport with Palanga and Klaipėda bus and railway station about every 30 minutes according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Distance PLQ to Palanga centre: about 7 km (Wikipedia FR); PLQ to Klaipėda: about 32 km by the A13 (Wikipedia EN). Bus 31 serves Palanga and Klaipėda. No transfer fare is published here.
Lithuania's main airports are Vilnius (VNO) and Kaunas (KUN); if flights to Palanga are scarce on your dates, Vilnius is about 300 km away according to Wikipedia (DE). For a trip across the Baltic states, you can also track Riga (RIX), to the north, and Vilnius (VNO).
Landmarks
Pier, amber and botanical park
Palanga is explored on foot: the pier, Basanavičiaus Street, the park and the beach are a few minutes from one another. The six places below come with photos; others are described further down in text only.
The pier at sunset
Palanga pier is the symbol of the resort: built in 1882 according to Wikivoyage (EN), L-shaped, it became a place for strolling, especially at sunset. It has been damaged several times by storms and ice; the last major reconstruction, in 1998, extended it to about 420 m. You can walk it freely at any hour according to Wikivoyage (EN).
On the pier
The pier is a wooden walkway lined with railings and lamp posts, reaching far out to sea. It extends Basanavičiaus Street, a pedestrian street about 1 km long, lined with bars, restaurants and shops according to Wikivoyage (EN). The atmosphere is very lively in the evening in season.
The pier and its breakwater
On the beach side, the pier crosses a rock breakwater of large stone blocks that protects the shore. On an overcast day the sea is grey, and the Lithuanian coast has a mood quite different from the beaches further south.
Tiškevičiai Palace and the Amber Museum
The neo-Renaissance palace, built in the 1890s for the Tiškevičiai counts according to Wikivoyage (EN), houses the Amber Museum. It is surrounded by a botanical park laid out by a French gardener according to Wikipedia (DE). It is the best-known cultural site in the resort.
Birutė Hill
Birutė Hill, a wooded dune, is tied to a legend: a pagan priestess named Birutė is said to have tended the sacred fire there before being taken away by Grand Duke Kęstutis according to Wikipedia (EN). A small brick chapel stands at the top, among the pines.
The sandy beach
Palanga's beach runs for about 18 km, up to 300 m wide, with dunes according to Wikipedia (EN). The central strip around the pier is very busy at the height of summer; the further you go, the quieter it gets according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Other places worth noting include the old Kurhaus of 1877, now a concert hall, restored in 2013 according to Wikipedia (DE), and the neighbouring resort of Šventoji to the north, with a small harbour. To the south, the Curonian Spit, a short ferry ride from Klaipėda, is a remarkable dune landscape according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Museums and culture
Museums: amber, resort life and culture
The Amber Museum
Housed in Tiškevičiai Palace, it presents amber and its history according to Wikivoyage (EN). Amber is the local speciality; in summer the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, with shorter hours the rest of the year.
The Resort Museum (Palangos kurorto muziejus)
In a former villa, it traces the history of the resort and its seaside life according to Wikivoyage (EN). It is open Wednesday to Sunday according to the same source; check current hours.
The botanical park
Laid out around Tiškevičiai Palace, this wooded park is a quiet stroll; it is open from 10:00 until dusk according to Wikivoyage (EN), and dogs are allowed.
The museums of Klaipėda, nearby
The neighbouring port city has, among other things, a sea museum and an old quarter around its castle. It is about 30 km to the south: an easy trip by bus or car.
Food and drink
Food and drink: smoked fish, market and treats
Specialities to try
On the Lithuanian coast, smoked fish, notably eel, flounder and Baltic herring, is a speciality. You will also find the country's typical dishes: cepelinai (large potato dumplings with meat), potato pancakes, cold beetroot soup in summer, and dark bread. Ice cream and waffles are very popular by the sea.
Markets and streets
Basanavičiaus Street is lined with cheap and cheerful places according to Wikivoyage (EN), which makes it ideal for a quick meal; it can get very crowded in the evening. Supermarkets are near the bus station.
Amber and souvenirs
Baltic amber is the town's souvenir, sold at every price. Wikivoyage (EN) warns against large fake pieces, for instance with a scorpion, sold for a few euros at some stalls; prefer a proper shop or the museum shop. No business name is given here.
Getting around
Getting around Palanga
On foot and by bike
The resort is flat and easy on foot or by bike. The beach, the pier, the pedestrian street and the park are close to one another.
Buses
Bus 31 links the airport with Palanga and Klaipėda about every 30 minutes according to Wikivoyage (EN). Palanga bus station is clean and modern according to the same source. Vlasava, Kautra and Toks link Vilnius and Kaunas with Klaipėda; some continue north to Palanga.
Taxi and car
Licensed taxis stop near the terminal. The A13 road runs along the coast between Klaipėda, Palanga and the Latvian border. A car is handy for reaching Šventoji or the Curonian Spit.
From Riga
Wikivoyage (EN) notes that buses between Klaipėda and Riga take the A13 and do not stop in Palanga or at the airport: plan a change in Klaipėda.
Budget and precautions
Budget and precautions
Price level
Palanga is a resort with strongly seasonal prices: the budget varies a lot between July-August, when demand is high, and the rest of the year. No figures are published here because sources differ. SniperAir alerts mainly help with the flight; for accommodation, book early in high season.
Precautions and neighbourhood
Lithuania has been a member of the European Union and of NATO since 2004. Palanga is on the coast in the north-west of the country, not far from the Latvian border (the Latvian city of Liepāja is 63 km away according to Wikipedia EN); the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad borders Lithuania further to the south-west. Seaside visits take place normally; check your own government's travel advice before leaving. As on any busy beach, keep an eye on your belongings, and follow swimming advice: the Baltic can be cool and choppy.
When to go
When to go to Palanga
Spring (March to May)
Cool, with longer days and few people on the beach. The parks and Birutė Hill turn green in May.
Summer (June to August)
High season: beach, pier and pedestrian street are very lively, with festivals and concerts. It is the most expensive and the busiest period.
Autumn (September to November)
Quiet, with walks in the dunes and the park. Some services in the resort may close out of season; check openings before you come.
Winter (December to February)
Cold and windy on the coast. The resort is very quiet; the airport has few flights.
Palanga has a temperate climate shaped by the nearby sea, with mild summers and cold winters. For the beach and the atmosphere, aim for July and August; for peace and lower prices, June or September. No temperature statistics are published here, for lack of a cross-checked local source.
By length of stay
How many days in Palanga
Pier, beach and park
Two days are enough for the pier, Basanavičiaus Street, the beach and the Amber Museum in its park.
Birutė Hill and dunes
With three days, add Birutė Hill, the Resort Museum, a long walk along the beach or Šventoji.
Klaipėda and the Curonian Spit
With five days, add Klaipėda, its museums and old quarter, and a ferry trip to the Curonian Spit.
In pictures
Palanga in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Palanga
Where is Palanga Airport?
Palanga Airport (PLQ) is about 7 km north of the resort centre and about 32 km from Klaipėda by the A13, with bus 31 to both towns according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Is Palanga Airport the airport of Klaipėda?
Klaipėda has no commercial airport of its own: it is served by Palanga Airport, which is separate from the city of Klaipėda, about 30 km away.
What currency is used in Palanga?
Lithuania uses the euro. It is part of the Schengen Area and of the European Union.
What are the main sights in Palanga?
The pier, the sandy beach, the pedestrian Basanavičiaus Street, Tiškevičiai Palace with the Amber Museum and its botanical park, and Birutė Hill.
When is the best time to visit Palanga?
July and August for the beach and atmosphere, but also the most expensive; June and September for peace. Winter is cold and quiet.
Are there flights to Palanga all year?
Services are limited and seasonal according to Wikivoyage (EN). Check the schedule when you book; if needed, Vilnius or Riga are alternatives.
How much does a flight to Palanga usually cost?
The price depends mainly on your departure city, the time of year and how far ahead you book. The "opportunities" section above shows real examples of prices SniperAir has already detected to this destination.
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