Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Vilnius Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Unless you’re content with sleeping on the floor, the airport is not a place for a lengthy layover. -Tom
VNO Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Vilnius Airport.
What to Expect
Vilnius Airport (code: VNO) has an older, Soviet-era terminal that resembles a train station. However, the terminal is currently being renovated. Amenities include several eateries and shops, including duty-free, but none are open 24 hours so plan ahead if you’re camping out. WiFi is free in two-hour sessions, limit three sessions per registered user. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Vilnius Airport
Travellers are restricted to the landside area once security checkpoints close for the night. Most seats are metal and have armrests, but arrive early to try for the few comfortable lounge chairs or padded benches. Floor sleepers will want a sleeping bag. Dress warmly or bring a blanket to combat cold temperatures. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby, including some in walking distance. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Covid-19 Update
Some airport reviews and tips in this guide and elsewhere on the site were written before March 2020 and may no longer be valid. To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Narbutas Business Lounge – Location: Airside, Departures Area, 3rd Floor, at the end of the hall next to the ‘Heineken Bar. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Vilnius Airport Pages
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Vilnius Airport:
With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.
- AirInn Vilnius Hotel – 50m/2-minute walk from the terminal. » Check Rates
- Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport – Within 5-minute walking distance to the terminal. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Vilnius, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Vilnius Airport for 6 hours. Connect to the “Free WiFi Vilnius Airport” network.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: in the Arrivals area.
Currency Exchange – Top Exchange has two locations landside: Arrival Hall A and Main Departure Hall which operates according to flight schedule.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is available (5 locations) and other shopping stores which operate according to flight schedules.
Family Services – Travelling with children? These services are available to help you get through the airport easier:
- Baby Care Facilities – Diaper-changing tables are available throughout the airport.
- Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Airside, next to Gate A4. Hours: 24 hours.
- Strollers – Make getting around the airport with your child easier! Strollers are available to borrow during your time at the airport.
Fast Track Service – Passengers with Fast Track security passes will be given priority service to ensure that waiting is kept to a minimum. Cost: 6,00€. Tickets available at the self-service kiosk or at the electronic service shop.
Food & Drinks – The airport offers a decent selection of food & drink options both Landside and Airside. there are no 24 hour operations, but most operate based on flight schedules.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport information desk for assistance. Location: Landside, arrivals level.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Location: Pack & Fly Service Center, Departure Hall, near counters 25-30. Hours: open 24 hours. Rates: 6,00€ per bag per day. BGS also offers printing services at 1€ per sheet.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having your bags wrapped in plastic. Services are provided by BGS in the Check-in Area. Rates start at 12,00€ per bag.
Mobile Charging – Power sockets and few charging ports are available throughout the airport.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
Smoking – Smoking is permitted within the airport in designated locations.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Vilnius airport is served by the following airlines: Air Baltic • Avion Express • Brussels Airlines • Corendon • Finnair • GetJet • LOT • Lufthansa • Nordica • Norwegian • Ryanair • SAS • Swiss • Tailwind • Turkish Airlines • Wizz Air.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
Vilnius Airport is well connected to the bus system. Whether you need a bus to the city centre, the railway station, or a long distance connection (Riga or Minsk for example), there should be a bus for you. For routes, schedules and fares, visit the Vilnius Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies can be found in the Arrivals Hall of the passenger terminal: Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are readily available in taxi ranks located outside of the Arrivals Terminal. It is recommended to take a taxi from Vilnius official taxi rank as tariffs are displayed and passengers are assured of the applicable fare to their destination. At the time of this update, the initial fare was 1,8 EUR. Airport to Old downtown is between 18 – 20 EUR.
Train
A special express train runs between Vilnius railway station and the airport. The train operates 16 departures per day and it takes approximately 7 minutes to reach the airport. At the time of this update, a one-way ticket costs 0,80€. For schedule information, visit the Lithuanian Railways (Lietuvos Geležinkeliai) website.
Last updated: 2022-10-28
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.
