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Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated July 2026 population was 619,405, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.

Type CityPopulation 619,405Metro Area Population 767,907

Why go

  • Capital and largest city of Lithuania.
  • Known for Jerusalem of the North, Jewish cultures.
  • Served by Vilnius International Airport (VNO).

History

Vilnius is the capital of and largest city in Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated July 2026 population was 619,405, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907.

Where to stay

Šeimyniškių g. 1, Vilnius, 09312 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · ihg.com
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Kalvarijų g. 59, Vilnius, 09317 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · calvary.lt
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Didžioji g. 7, Vilnius, 01128 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · hotelpacai.com
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Pilies g. 34, Vilnius, 01123 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · artagonist.lt
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Maironio g. 1, Vilnius, 01124 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · hotelvilnia.lt
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Gaono g. 7, Vilnius, 01131 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · stikliai.com
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Gedimino pr. 12, Vilnius, 01103 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · congressavenue.lt
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Aušros Vartų g. 12, Vilnius, 01303 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · domusmaria.com
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Bazilijonų g. 10, Vilnius, 01304 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · moongardenhotel.com
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Rinktinės g. 18, Vilnius, 09322 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · all.accor.com
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Subačiaus g. 2, Vilnius, 11302 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · imperialvilnius.lt
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Pilies g. 24, Vilnius, 01123 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · narutis.com
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Gedimino pr. 16, Vilnius, 01103 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · all.accor.com
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A. Rotundo g. 1, Vilnius, 01400 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · ratonda.centrumhotels.com
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Bernardinų g. 8, Vilnius, 01124 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · shakespeare.lt
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Bazilijonų g. 3, Vilnius, 01304 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · citygate.lt
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Gedimino pr. 23, Vilnius, 01103 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · neringavilnius.com
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Totorių g. 23, Vilnius, 01120 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · artis.centrumhotels.com
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T. Ševčenkos g. 16, Vilnius, 03111 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · cornerhotel.lt
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Aušros Vartų g. 6, Vilnius, 01304 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · stpalace.lt
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M. K. Čiurlionio g. 84, Vilnius, 03100 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · vilniusparkplaza.com
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L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus g. 1, Vilnius, 01122 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · ambertonhotels.com
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Konstitucijos pr. 14, Vilnius, 09308 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · krakowexpress.pl
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Seinų g. 4, Vilnius, 01313 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · panoramahotel.lt
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Universiteto g. 14, Vilnius, 01122 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · hilton.com
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Gedimino pr. 44B, Vilnius, 01110 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · hilton.com
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Rinktinės g. 3, Vilnius, 09234 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · marriott.com
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Konstitucijos pr. 20, Vilnius, 09308 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · radissonhotels.com
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Didžioji g. 35-2, Vilnius, 01128 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · radissonhotels.com
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Maironio g. 13, Vilnius, 01124 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · mabre.lt
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Latako g. 3, Vilnius, 01125 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania · thehousevilnius.lt
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Restaurants & places to go

International, Restaurant · Business lunch restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00 · 16A J. Jasinskio g., Vilnius, 01112 · livinrestoranas.lt
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Ukrainian, Restaurant · Ukrainietiški valgiai Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00 · 5 Algirdo g., Vilnius, 03219 · borsch.lt
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Lunch, Restaurant · Št, Sk ir vakarais tik pagal užsakymus Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30 · 11 Sporto g., Vilnius · pietausim.lt
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Restaurant · Šiltuoju sezonu veikia terasa. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 31 Verkių g.,… · grilllondon.lt
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Cafe · Vintage shop & espresso bar Opening hours: We-Su 09:00-15:00 · 58 Pylimo g., Vilnius, 01307 · oldschool.lt
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Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 29D Verkių g.,… · woktowalk.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 206 Kalvarijų g., Vilnius, 08314 · caffeine.lt
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 238 Ukmergės… · hesburger.lt
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5 Zarasų g., Vilnius, 01205 · noriupicos.lt
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr,Su 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 18 Ozo g., Vilnius, 08243 · ozas.lt
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Regional, Belarusian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1 Latako g., Vilnius, 01126 · 1863.lt
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 89 Ateities g., Vilnius · kfc.lt
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00 · 2 Statybininkų g., Vaidotai, 14148 · facebook.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 5 Rinktinės g., Vilnius, 09234 · brusselsmussels.lt
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Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: vegan options · 21B Pylimo g., Vilnius · chaika.lt
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Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 · 15 Savičiaus g., Vilnius, 01127 · pirmasblynas.lt
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 32 Gedimino pr., Vilnius · radharane.lt
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Lithuanian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 32 Naugarduko g., Vilnius, 03225 · zemaiciuasotis.lt
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:30 Features: step-free access · 23 Konstitucijos pr., Vilnius, 08105 · devynidrakonai.lt
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Sushi, European, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: air conditioning · 2 A. Smetonos g., Vilnius, 01116 · akcentai.com
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Fusion, Scandinavian, European, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 19:00-23:00 Features: reservation required · 22 Užupio g., Vilnius, 01203 · amandus.lt
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Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 22 Įsruties g., Vilnius · facebook.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · 27 Verkių g., Vilnius · barbekiunamai.lt
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European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 12:00-23:00; Tu closed; We-Su 12:00-23:00 · 18 Stiklių g., Vilnius · bistro18.eu
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Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa,Su 12:30-22:00 Features: step-free access · 1 Olimpiečių g., Vilnius · boff.lt
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Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-15:15; Fr 08:00-14:00 · 2 Beržų g., Buivydiškės, 14165 · buivydiskiu-valgykla.business.site
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-24:00+, Sa 12:00-24:00+, Su 12:00-24:00 · 1 J. Basanavičiaus g., Vilnius · citychef.lt
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-23:00,Fr 17:00-00:00,Sa 13:00-00:00,Su 13:00-22:00 · 12 Naugarduko g., Vilnius · facebook.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-23:00;Th-Sa 12:00-00:00;Su 12:00-22:00 · 16 Paupio g., Vilnius, 11341 · firenze.lt
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Donut, Bagel, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa,Su 09:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 9 Vokiečių g., Vilnius, 01130 · holydonut.lt
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00; Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1 Klaipėdos… · facebook.com
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Tea, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-24:00 · 14 Naugarduko g., Vilnius, 04225 · kinza.lt
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Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00 · 2A Naugarduko g., Vilnius, 01141 · lolavilnius.lt
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00 · 29J Verkių g., Vilnius, 09108 · mezegurmanams.lt
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Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 17:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Th-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00 · 30 Užupio g., Vilnius, 01203 · widget.tablein.com
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Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 25 Ozo g., Vilnius, 01402 · pasleptireceptai.lt
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Jordanian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su-Mo 12:00-19:00 · 59 Kalvarijų g., Vilnius · facebook.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-22:00 · 12 Naugarduko g., Vilnius, 03213 · thaihouse.lt
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Teahouse, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 24 Užupio g.,… · yugentea.lt
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Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 29B Verkių g., Vilnius
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Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 12:00-21:00 · 5 Trakų g., Vilnius
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Persian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:15 Features: step-free access · 16A J. Jasinskio g., Vilnius, 01112
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 7 Savičiaus g., Vilnius · balzac.lt
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00 · 5 Dūmų g., Vilnius · dumufabrikas.lt
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Bagel, Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Diner, Donut, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00 · 104 Taikos g., Vilnius, 05222 · kepalasbakery.lt
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Airports

Vilnius International Airport (VNO) 5.7 km to the centre
Vilnius, VL, LT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 23 airlines (Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Lituanica, Air Baltic…) · direct flights to 46 destinations incl. Brussels, Tallinn-ulemiste International, Barcelona, Beauvais, Bergamo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 23 airlines, 46 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Kyviškes Airfield 16 km to the centre
Kyviškes, VL, LT
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Paluknys Airfield 29 km to the centre
Paluknys, VL, LT
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Rūdiškės Airfield 41 km to the centre
Rūdiškės, VL, LT
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Molėtai Airfield 48 km to the centre
Molėtai, UT, LT
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Vainiai 28 km to the centre
Trakai, VL, LT
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Regional airports

Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.

Kaunas International Airport (KUN) 82 km to the centre
Kaunas, KU, LT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Alicante, Birmingham, Bristol, Cagliari, Comiso… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 82 km from Vilnius · Ryanair · Getting around Kaunas →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 19 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Verslo trikampis
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
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Žvėryno tiltas
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
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Žaliasis tiltas
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
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Baltasis tiltas
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
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Mindaugo tiltas
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre
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Šilo tiltas
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vilnius International Airport (VNO); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VNO has direct flights to 46 destinations on 23 airlines (incl. Brussels, Tallinn-ulemiste International, Barcelona, Beauvais, Bergamo…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Verslo trikampis, 0.4 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vilnius, Lithuania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences