Vilnius Airport was opened as a state enterprise Tarptautinis Vilniaus oro uostas at the end of August 1932. The main founder was the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Lithuania. The official staff includes more than 300 employees. The hub itself is located on the territory of which the area is about 326 hectares with a perimeter of almost 11 km.

Vilnius airport

Since the beginning of 1992, the institution has been a full-fledged member of the ITU (version ACI Europe), which made it possible to take a direct part in the activities of airports in Europe at the international level. Some specialists are members of European-level committees related to ensuring aviation, technical, political and economic security. Particular attention is paid to employee training.

The official website of Vilnius Airport is successfully functioning at http://vno.lt/ru/, where you can find out any information of interest (contacts, online answers to frequently asked questions, information about flights and much more).

Vilnius airport website

About important historical milestones

The history of this hub is conditionally divided into two main points. The first is the date of its opening, the second is the reorganization in the form of an enterprise and the receipt of the corresponding statuses, which were mentioned earlier.

In connection with the outbreak of hostilities of the Second World War, the hub served as a military hub. Beginning in mid-July 1944, civilian air travel resumed.

At the end of the war, it was decided to build a new airhub building. The construction process itself took place in 1949, and the building area is now used as a term for the arrival of passengers. The construction was finally completed in the fall of 1954.

The entire administrative staff was transferred to the new building, passenger service and related services were carried out here. The construction of the terminal area was carried out mainly by prisoners of war, and the main designers-architects were:

• D. Burdin;
• G. Yolkin.

The building itself is represented by 3 main buildings, where the 3rd floor is central part with the arrival hall of zone A. In two side parts, which also include the arrival halls of zones B and C, you can also see the flight schedule.

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The encircling balcony is located on the second floor. The front part is decorated with arched niches with various sculptural elements. In the inner part, both columns with ornaments and classical stucco molding have been perfectly preserved to this day. The building is classified as a cultural property of the country and entered in the relevant register.

Since almost 1993, the building has been used as a passenger terminal. The airline is actively cooperating with 25 major air carriers. This is facilitated by the equipment and capabilities of the air hub. IN this moment there are two runways with a length of 2.5 thousand meters and a width of 50 m.

The air berth is located 7 km from the center of the capital.

For 2018, namely, during the summer period from July to August inclusive, it is planned to suspend activities due to the reconstruction of the runway. The leadership of the air hub made this decision, citing the fact that the runway has been serving for 20 years and needs to be improved by replacing the coating, strengthening the base, improving the drainage system and installing new beacons. The estimated budget for these works is about 25 million euros. Negotiations are already underway with partner airlines to transfer flights to the city of Kaunas.

It is also planned to carry out work related to the expansion of the terminal area and the renewal of baggage systems until 2020. Perhaps a multi-level parking lot will be built.

Information for passengers

Interested in how to get to Vilnius Airport? There are several options to choose from:

• train;
• bus;
• transfer;
• Taxi.

The territory of the aerohub includes a railway station, so it is easy to get to suburban trains running on a fixed schedule. The same situation is with the bus service. Another frequently asked question is whether parking is available at Vilnius Airport. There is such a service, and you can book seats in advance, which will help the official website of the airport.

You can stay overnight in the nearest hotel, which is located at a distance of only 1.5 km from air harbor. All available options are comfortable and ready to receive guests at any time, but it is more advisable to make a preliminary reservation, especially in the summer, when the number of visitors increases many times and it is much more difficult to find free rooms.

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What to do if the flight is canceled

If the flight was canceled more than 24 hours before departure, then passengers are transferred to similar flights of the airline. The costs are borne by the carrier, the service is free for the passenger. If none of the options offered by the airline suits you, most airlines can issue a "forced refund". After confirmation by the airline, the money will be returned to your account. Sometimes this may take several weeks.

How to check in at the airport

Online check-in is available on the websites of most airlines. Most often, it opens 23 hours before the start of the flight. You can go through it no later than 1 hour before the departure of the aircraft.

To check in at the airport you will need:

• the identity card specified in the order,
• birth certificate when traveling with children,
• printed itinerary receipt (optional).

• What can you take on a plane

  Hand luggage is the items that you take with you on the plane. Weight norm hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg, and its size most often should not exceed the sum of three dimensions (length, width and height) from 115 to 203 cm (depending on the airline). A handbag is not considered hand luggage and is carried freely.

  The bag that you take with you on the plane should not contain knives, scissors, medicines, aerosols, cosmetics. Alcohol from stores duty free can only be carried in sealed bags.

  How to pay for luggage at the airport

  If the baggage weight exceeds the norms established by the airline (most often - 20-23 kg), you need to pay for each kilogram of excess. In addition, many Russian and foreign airlines, as well as low-cost airlines, have tariffs that do not include free baggage allowance and must be paid separately as an additional service.

  Baggage must be checked in at the airport at a separate drop-off check-in desk. If you are unable to print boarding pass, you can get it at the usual check-in counter of the airline, and check in and check in your luggage there.

  Where to find out the arrival time if you are a greeter

  You can find out the time of arrival of the aircraft on the online scoreboard of the airport. The Tutu.ru website has an online scoreboard of the main Russian and foreign airports.

  You can find out the exit (gate) number on the arrivals board at the airport. This number is located next to the arrival flight information.

At this moment bus stop Vilnius airport gives passengers the opportunity to use 66 buses. They link this locality with many others and are both passing and starting their journey from this station.

If you need to leave Vilnius airport as early as possible, take the first bus Vilnius - Minsk (reservation required). It departs at 0:30.

With the last bus Vilnius - Minsk (reservation required), the bus stop will say goodbye at 23 hours 20 minutes. . Most buses leave from here in the evening.

Parking of buses in Vilnius airport is on average 2 minutes.

Our website provides you with a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the most up-to-date bus timetable for the Vilnius bus stop, airport and many others. All information provided is accurate online scoreboard bus stations. To buy a ticket for the bus Vilnius - Minsk (reservation is required) or any other ticket, contact the ticket office of the nearest bus station.