Located five kilometres south of the city, Vilnius International Airport is the main gateway to the city and a busy facility that maintains connections with major EU cities, as well some international destinations. The airport operates a single terminal that offers all essential facilities, including an ATM, bureau de change, bar, café and a small selection of shops. There are also business facilities in the departures lounge.

To get to the city centre from the airport, visitors can take the public bus number 1, which runs direct to Gedimino Avenue or number 2, which connects with the city’s main train station. There are metered taxis available outside the airport Arrivals building and car-hire desks inside the terminal for passengers preferring convenience.

The local public transportation system is comprehensive and includes more than 60 bus routes and some 19 trolley routes, which between them cover all major destinations across the city and many of the suburban areas also.

Single-ride tickets are available but for passengers planning on extensive use of the system, a monthly ticket may be more economical. Electronic travel cards, which can be credited according to passenger’s needs, are available from some shops and newspaper vendors. Discounts are available for students, and disabled and elderly travellers.

Vilnius has plenty of taxis available for visitors wanting a more convenient form of travel. Cabs can be hailed in the street, hired from stands or booked by telephone. Some of the more popular taxi firms include Autvela (Phone: 1409), Denvila (Phone: 1423) and Vilniaus Taksi (Phone: 1800).

Driving in the city is not recommended due to traffic, but a hire car can be useful for trips outside the city centre. Cars can be rented at the airport and booked online in advance. Cycling in the city isn’t popular, yet most of the Old Town can be explored on foot.