Overview
Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic states and one of the most rewarding short-haul breaks you can take from the UK. Expect a baroque, UNESCO-listed capital in Vilnius, pine forests and lagoon beaches on the Curonian Spit, lakeside castles and a warm café culture — all for a flight time close to the Canary Islands but with a fraction of the crowds. Direct flights from London to Lithuania take around 2 hours 45 minutes, with Manchester roughly 2 hours 55 minutes. If you are searching for cheap flights to Lithuania, this hub covers every city we fly to.
Best time to fly to Lithuania
The sweet spot is late May to September, when days are long, temperatures sit around 18–25°C and the Baltic coast comes alive. June and July are the busiest and priciest weeks — check the When to book chart above to see how fares move through the year. Spring and early autumn are quieter and better value, while December brings Christmas markets, snow and temperatures that often drop below freezing.
Main gateway cities & airports
Most UK travellers fly into Vilnius Airport (VNO), about 6km from the Old Town with a train, bus or taxi transfer of 10–15 minutes. Kaunas Airport (KUN) in central Lithuania is handy for the second city and road trips, while Palanga Airport (PLQ) serves the coast, Klaipéda and the Curonian Spit, mainly in the summer season.
Airlines and routes
Ryanair operates the widest choice of direct flights to Lithuania, linking London Stansted and Luton plus regional airports such as Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol with Vilnius and Kaunas. Wizz Air flies London Luton to Vilnius. For connecting options, LOT Polish Airlines routes via Warsaw, Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Munich, and airBaltic via Riga — useful from UK cities without a direct service or in winter when some seasonal routes pause.
Popular places to visit in Lithuania
- Vilnius Old Town: one of Europe's largest baroque old towns, full of churches, hidden courtyards and cosy bars.
- Trakai Castle: a storybook red-brick castle on a lake, an easy half-day trip from the capital.
- Curonian Spit: a UNESCO-listed sand-dune peninsula with beaches, forest and the pretty resort of Nida.
- Hill of Crosses: a moving pilgrimage site near Šiauliai covered with hundreds of thousands of crosses.
- Kaunas: a lively university city known for its interwar modernist architecture and street art.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Lithuania
- Travel in shoulder season (April–May or September–October) for the best balance of weather and low fares.
- Compare Vilnius and Kaunas — flying into one and out of the other can cut costs and save backtracking.
- Stay flexible by a day or two and use the price charts on this page to spot the cheapest departure dates.
- Book budget-airline seats early and travel with cabin baggage only to keep the headline fare low.
Travel essentials
UK passport holders can visit Lithuania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as part of the Schengen area; check the latest rules before you fly, as the EU's ETIAS travel authorisation is expected to be introduced. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date. The currency is the euro, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. For the best value, book a few weeks to a few months ahead and refer to the When to book chart above.
