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Country
Lithuania
Continent
Europe
Airport
VNO
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time)
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Lithuania's baroque capital
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Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania: about 620,000 inhabitants according to Wikipedia (EN), 770,000 with the urban area. Its Old Town, one of the largest and best preserved in Europe, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 and gave its name to the style known as Vilnian Baroque. Dominated by Gediminas Castle Hill, it gathers dozens of churches, a university founded in the 16th century, cobbled lanes and the Užupis district, which styles itself a republic of artists. Flights to Vilnius vary with the season and the departure airport, 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
Vilnius Airport, 6 km from the centre
Vilnius Čiurlionis (VNO)
Vilnius Čiurlionis International Airport (VNO) is about 6 km south of the centre according to Wikipedia (EN) and Wikivoyage (EN). It is the largest airport in Lithuania, with direct flights to many European capitals. Bus 1 links the airport with the railway and bus stations, about 1 km from the Old Town; a train also connects the airport to the main station in a few minutes according to Wikivoyage (EN). A night bus (88N) also runs. Kaunas (KUN), about 100 km to the west, offers complementary low-cost flights according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Distance VNO to centre: about 6 km (Wikipedia EN, Wikivoyage EN). Train to the main station: about 8 minutes according to Wikivoyage (EN). No transfer fare is published here.
In 2025 the airport was closed several times because of balloons from Belarus used to smuggle cigarettes, according to Wikipedia (EN). These disruptions were occasional, but check the status of your flight before you leave. For a trip across the Baltic states, you can also track Riga (RIX) and Tallinn (TLL).
Landmarks
Old Town, cathedral and Gediminas Hill
The Old Town is explored on foot, along lanes that rise and fall between courtyards and churches. The six places below come with photos; others are described further down in text only.
Vilnius Old Town
Seen from above, Vilnius Old Town is a patchwork of red-tiled roofs dotted with bell towers. Listed by UNESCO in 1994, it is one of the largest old towns in Europe and the largest baroque city north of the Alps according to Wikipedia (EN). The style found here, Vilnian Baroque, is one of its trademarks, with strong Italian influence.
Vilnius University
The university, the oldest in the Baltic states, is organised around a series of courtyards. The Great Courtyard, with St John's Church and its tall bell tower, is the best known; the university is on Pilies Street, in the heart of the Old Town according to Wikivoyage (EN). Access to the courtyards is usually by ticket; check the opening hours on the official site.
St Anne's Church
Small and elegant, St Anne's Church is a gem of flamboyant Gothic, built by about 1500 and little altered since according to Wikivoyage (EN). A legend says Napoleon wanted to carry it to Paris. It stands by the bridge entrance to the Užupis district.
Gediminas Hill and tower
The red-brick tower on Gediminas Hill is the last remnant of the Upper Castle of a medieval complex of three castles according to Wikivoyage (EN). You can walk up or take a funicular. The view over the Old Town, the River Neris and the modern districts is one of the most popular in the city.
The cathedral and its belfry
Vilnius's neoclassical cathedral stands on Cathedral Square, beside a slender detached belfry. The square is the historic heart of the city and a meeting place for locals according to Wikivoyage (EN). Nearby are the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, a modern reconstruction according to Wikivoyage (EN), and the arsenal.
A different face: the banks of the Neris
West of the Old Town, the River Neris makes a bend around which the business district has grown, with its glass skyscrapers. At dusk, the lit riverbanks contrast with the tiled roofs of the old centre.
Other places worth noting include the Gate of Dawn (Aušros Vartai), a pilgrimage site in the heart of the city, Town Hall Square, the Hill of Three Crosses, the Užupis district with its constitution displayed on a wall, and the Bernardine monastery. Trakai Castle, on an island in a lake, is about 30 km to the west according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Museums and culture
Museums: history, contemporary art and memory
The National Museum of Lithuania
It occupies the Old Arsenal and the New Arsenal, at the foot of Gediminas Hill, with collections on the country's prehistory and history according to Wikivoyage (EN).
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
A modern reconstruction of a palace destroyed in the 19th century, it stands on Cathedral Square. It houses state rooms and exhibitions on the period of the Grand Dukes; hours change with the season, so check the official site.
The MO Museum
A museum of modern and contemporary art with temporary exhibitions according to Wikivoyage (EN). A good complement if you like 20th- and 21st-century art.
The Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Housed in the former KGB headquarters, it covers the Soviet occupation of Lithuania and the repression according to Wikivoyage (EN). It is a sober place, useful for understanding the recent history of the country.
The National Museum of Art
It presents Lithuanian art from the 14th to the 20th century according to Wikivoyage (EN), on Didžioji Street in the heart of the Old Town.
Food and drink
Food and drink: cepelinai, pink soup and the market
Specialities to try
Lithuanian cooking is hearty and centred on the potato. Cepelinai are large potato dumplings stuffed with meat and served with sour cream, bulviniai blynai are potato pancakes, and šaltibarščiai is a cold beetroot and kefir soup of a bright pink colour, much enjoyed in summer. The kibinas, a small pastry filled with meat or vegetables, and dark bread complete the picture.
Markets and districts
The market hall Halės turgus, built in 1906 according to Wikivoyage (EN) and looking like a railway terminus, is the main market, with fresh-produce stalls and a few small eateries. In the Old Town, Pilies Street and the neighbouring lanes are lined with cafés and restaurants; the Užupis district, across the River Vilnia, has a more bohemian atmosphere.
Drinks
Beer is widespread; local drinks include midus, a honey liqueur according to Wikivoyage (EN), and gira, a fermented bread-based drink. No brand is named here.
Getting around
Getting around Vilnius
On foot
The Old Town is almost entirely pedestrian, with cobblestones and a few slopes. Distances stay short: wear good shoes.
Buses and trolleybuses
Buses and trolleybuses serve the city; the bus and railway stations are about 1 km from the Old Town according to Wikivoyage (EN). Tickets are bought with a card or an app; check the conditions on the official site.
Taxi and car
Taxi apps are common. For day trips a car is handy: Trakai about 30 km to the west and Kernavė about 35 km to the north-west according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Trains and buses to other cities
Buses and trains link Vilnius with Kaunas (about 100 km to the west according to Wikivoyage EN), Riga and Tallinn; Wikivoyage (EN) says the links with Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad are suspended or limited. Check current connections.
Budget and precautions
Budget and precautions
Price level
Vilnius is a mid-priced European capital, with differences between districts and seasons. No figures are published here because sources differ. SniperAir alerts mainly help with the flight; the rest of the budget depends on your stay.
Precautions and neighbourhood
Lithuania has been a member of the European Union and of NATO since 2004. It borders Belarus to the east and south and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the south-west; Vilnius lies in the east of the country. Tourist visits take place normally; check your own government's travel advice before leaving, and the status of your flight, because the airport had occasional closures in 2025. As in any tourist capital, watch your belongings in busy areas and avoid unlicensed taxis.
When to go
When to go to Vilnius
Spring (March to May)
Cool and changeable in March and April, then milder in May as the trees on the hills turn green.
Summer (June to August)
Warm, sometimes above 30 °C during heat waves according to Wikipedia (EN); the July average is about 18.7 °C. Terraces and outdoor bars are very busy.
Autumn (September to November)
Mild in September, then colder and cloudier. The colours of the hills around the Old Town are lovely in October.
Winter (December to February)
Cold: the January average is about -3.9 °C according to Wikipedia (EN), and temperatures below -25 °C are recorded every other year. The Old Town under snow is magnificent; the Christmas market livens up Cathedral Square.
Vilnius has a humid continental climate according to Wikipedia (EN), with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is about 7.3 °C. For the city without the crowds, aim for spring or early autumn; for terraces, summer.
By length of stay
How many days in Vilnius
Old Town and hill
Two days are enough for the Old Town, the university, the cathedral and Gediminas Hill.
Museums and Užupis
With three days, add one or two museums, the Užupis district and the Halės turgus market hall.
Trakai, Kernavė and more
With five days, add a trip to Trakai and Kernavė (a UNESCO site according to Wikivoyage EN), or a detour to Kaunas.
In pictures
Vilnius in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Vilnius
Where is Vilnius Airport?
Čiurlionis Airport (VNO) is about 6 km south of the centre, with bus 1 and a train that reaches the main station in a few minutes according to Wikivoyage (EN).
What currency is used in Vilnius?
Lithuania uses the euro. It is part of the Schengen Area and of the European Union.
What are the main sights in Vilnius?
The UNESCO-listed Old Town, the university, St Anne's Church, Gediminas Hill, Cathedral Square and the Užupis district.
Is Vilnius the biggest city in the Baltics?
Wikipedia (EN) presents it as the most populous city in the Baltic states, with about 620,000 inhabitants, which differs from other sources, so no ranking is claimed here.
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
May to September for warmth; December for the Christmas market. Winters are cold.
Does proximity to Belarus and Russia affect travellers?
Lithuania, a member of the European Union and of NATO, borders Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Vilnius lies in the east of the country. For any practical question, rely on your own government's official travel advice.
How much does a flight to Vilnius usually cost?
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