Airports
 Vilnius International Airport (VNO) is a state-owned facility that’s located just outside the capital, and is the main gateway into Lithuania. The airport services both domestic and international flights, with all major European points of origin having service to Vilnius. Direct service is available from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Helsinki, Stockholm and Moscow.
The airport features a full range of facilities for passengers including ATMs, banks, bureaux de change, duty-free shopping, eateries and a tourist information counter. Car hire companies, travel agencies and a VIP lounge round out the amenities. Transfer to Vilnius centre from the airport is available by bus, minibus and taxi. The travel time for the six kilometres to the centre is around 15 minutes, and taxis are available round the clock.
 Buses depart from outside the Arrivals hall, every 10 to 15 minutes, and follow two routes: one route connects the airport with the rail station, and the second travels to the city centre. Minibuses operate on the same schedule but are run more like a taxi service, and are more costly than normal bus services.
 Lithuania has two additional international airports: Kaunas and Palanga. Both are serviced by flights from cities in Western Europe, and Palanga is a hub for the whole Baltic coast. Limited facilities are available at both airports, and buses and taxis provide ground transfer.
Public Transport
Buses, trolleybuses and trains are the most popular ways to get around. Service is reasonably good and the coverage is extensive. Driving is also an option as roads are well-maintained, and outside the major urban areas, traffic is relatively light and the country is small. Cycle tours are increasing in popularity, and given the flatness of the terrain, Lithuania makes for good cycling territory.
 Buses run on a more frequent schedule than trains, and serve most every population centre. The main bus operator in the country is called Kautra, centred in Kaunas, with a route system radiating out to all corners of the country. In Vilnius, buses and trolleybuses operate daily from 05:00 to 23:00. It’s possible to purchase tickets at newspaper kiosks in advance, at lower prices than if they’re purchased when boarding.
 Good rail connections are available from Vilnius to cities and major towns across Lithuania. If your destination is Palanga on the Baltic coast, you’re advised that the train doesn’t make a stop there. The best way to reach Palanga is to take the train to Kretinga and make the onward connection by bus.
 Most major car hire companies operate from the Vilnius airport, and also have offices in the city centre. Four-lane motorways connect the capital with cities such as Kaunas, Klaipeda and Panevezys, and given the speed limit of 110kph and the relatively short distances, driving is an excellent option. Driving is on the right, seatbelts must be worn, headlights are required at all times and zero blood alcohol is the law.
 Official taxis display signs with the word taksi, and can be found at taxi ranks in all population centres; they can also be reserved in advance by telephone or hailed on the street. Taxis are metered and rates are typically quite reasonable. Hotel staff will normally provide assistance in pre-booking taxis.
 Cycling is becoming increasingly popular among visitors to Lithuania with two international cycling routes passing through the country: EuroVelo 10 and EuroVelo 11.
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