Lithuania’s compact size and varied landscapes make it easy to explore by air — from coastal towns to inland districts the country is served by a mix of regional strips and larger airports that link to the rest of the Baltics and Europe. Whether you’re planning business travel, island hopping, or a road-and-rail combo, knowing where airfields are located helps plan realistic routes and travel times.
There are 26 Airports in Lithuania, ranging from Akmenė to Šilutė. For each entry you’ll find below IATA/ICAO,City,Type; distance (km); notes, so you can quickly compare identifiers, locations, airport type and proximity — you’ll find below.
Which Lithuanian airports offer scheduled commercial flights?
Most scheduled passenger services operate from the main international airport(s) — check the list for IATA codes and notes indicating regular routes; many smaller fields are general aviation or seasonal, so consult airlines or airport websites for current schedules.
How should I use the IATA/ICAO,City,Type; distance (km); notes columns when planning travel?
Use the IATA/ICAO column to match tickets and flight searches, the City and Type columns to pick suitable airports (international vs. regional), distance to estimate ground transfer times, and notes for practical details like runway limits, seasonal service, or nearby transport links.
Airports in Lithuania
| Airport | IATA/ICAO | City | Type; distance (km); notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius | VNO / EYVI | Vilnius | International; 8; Lithuania’s largest airport and main international gateway. |
| Kaunas | KUN / EYKA | Kaunas | International; 14; A major base for Ryanair and a key air cargo hub. |
| Palanga | PLQ / EYPA | Palanga | International; 7; Serves the popular Lithuanian seaside resorts on the Baltic coast. |
| Šiauliai | SQQ / EYSA | Šiauliai | Military/International; 7; Hosts NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission; handles some cargo flights. |
| Pociūnai | — / EYPR | Prienai | Public; 6; One of Europe’s premier gliding centers, hosting international championships. |
| Nida | — / EYND | Nida | Public; 4; Scenic airfield on the UNESCO-listed Curonian Spit with limited operations. |
| Kyviškės | — / EYVK | Vilnius | Public; 17; Popular general aviation and skydiving center near the capital city. |
| Paluknys | — / EYVP | Trakai | Public; 13; A major center for gliding, pilot training, and ballooning. |
| Klaipėda | — / EYKL | Klaipėda | Public; 7; Serves general aviation for Lithuania’s main seaport city. |
| Biržai | — / EYBI | Biržai | Public; 3; Home to the Biržai Aeroclub, known for its aviation festivals. |
| Kazlų Rūda | — / EYKR | Kazlų Rūda | Public; 4; A former Soviet military airbase, now used for motorsports and aviation. |
| Kėdainiai | — / EYKD | Kėdainiai | Public; 4; Former Soviet fighter-interceptor base, now a civil aerodrome. |
| Alytus | — / EYAL | Alytus | Public; 3; Used for general aviation and pilot training in southern Lithuania. |
| Barysiai | — / EYSB | Joniškis | Public; 11; General aviation airfield in northern Lithuania near the Latvian border. |
| Druskininkai | — / EYDR | Druskininkai | Public; 3; Serves the popular spa and resort town of Druskininkai. |
| Pajuostis | — / EYPP | Panevėžys | Military; 6; Also known as Panevėžys Air Base, a key Lithuanian Air Force facility. |
| Rojūnai | — / EYRO | Panevėžys | Public; 10; Home to an ultralight aircraft manufacturing company. |
| Molėtai | — / EYMO | Molėtai | Public; 4; Located in Lithuania’s lake district, popular for recreational flying. |
| Telšiai | — / EYTL | Telšiai | Public; 2; Serves the city of Telšiai, considered the capital of Samogitia. |
| Šilutė | — / EYSI | Šilutė | Public; 2; Historic airfield dating back to German rule, now for general aviation. |
| Zarasai | — / EYZA | Zarasai | Public; 4; Serves the scenic tourist region of Zarasai, known for its many lakes. |
| Utena | — / EYUT | Utena | Public; 5; Used by the Utena Aeroclub for general aviation and flight training. |
| Kartena | — / EYKT | Kretinga | Public; 3; Privately owned but certified public-use airfield serving the Kretinga district. |
| Sasnava | — / EYMM | Marijampolė | Public; 11; General aviation airfield serving the Sudovia ethnographic region. |
| Tauragė | — / EYTR | Tauragė | Public; 2; Former military airfield now used for general aviation activities. |
| Akmenė | — / EYNA | Akmenė | Public; 3; Serves the new Akmenė industrial region in northwestern Lithuania. |
Images and Descriptions
Vilnius
Vilnius Airport is Lithuania’s main international airport. It sits about 6 km from the city center and handles most scheduled international flights and major carriers.
Kaunas
Kaunas Airport is the country’s second-largest airport. It serves many low-cost and charter routes and sits roughly 14 km from Kaunas city center.
Palanga
Palanga Airport serves Lithuania’s Baltic coast and seaside resorts. It handles seasonal and year-round flights and is the closest airport to Palanga and Klaipėda tourists.
Šiauliai
Šiauliai is a major military air base with limited civilian use. It hosts military operations and occasional cargo or special flights in northern Lithuania.
Pociūnai
Pociūnai is a grass airfield used mainly for gliding and sport aviation. It hosts flying clubs and competition events rather than regular commercial flights.
Nida
Nida has a small airstrip on the Curonian Spit for general aviation. It operates mainly in the summer and supports tourism on the spit.
Kyviškės
Kyviškės Aerodrome is a sport and flight-training field near Vilnius. It supports skydiving, flight schools, and private light aircraft operations.
Paluknys
Paluknys is a small local airfield for recreational flying and pilot training. It serves nearby towns and flying clubs.
Klaipėda
Klaipėda lacks a major passenger airport and is served mainly by Palanga. The city has small airstrips and heliports for private and emergency use.
Biržai
Biržai Aerodrome is a regional grass strip for general aviation. It supports small private planes, flight training, and local aviation events.
Kazlų Rūda
Kazlų Rūda contains small military training grounds and an auxiliary airstrip. It is used primarily for training and occasional local flights.
Kėdainiai
Kėdainiai is a former Soviet air base with limited current civil and training use. It now hosts occasional cargo, training, and parachute activities.
Alytus
Alytus Airport is a small regional field with limited services. It supports private flights, emergency operations, and local aviation needs.
Barysiai
Barysiai Aerodrome is a minor airstrip in northern Lithuania for general aviation. It supports local recreational flying and small aircraft operations.
Druskininkai
Druskininkai has no major airport but uses nearby airfields and heliports. The area supports private charters and tourist flights to the spa region.
Pajuostis
Pajuostis is a grass airfield used by light aircraft and flight clubs. It serves nearby communities for training and recreational flying.
Rojūnai
Rojūnai is a small local airstrip used for agricultural and sport flights. It has simple facilities for private pilots.
Molėtai
Molėtai Airfield supports gliding, flight schools, and aviation events. It serves hobby pilots and training activities in eastern Lithuania.
Telšiai
Telšiai Aerodrome is a small regional airstrip for general aviation. It supports private flights and local aviation services.
Šilutė
Šilutė has a small airfield near the Nemunas Delta used for agricultural and recreational flying. It supports local aviation needs and occasional events.
Zarasai
Zarasai Aerodrome is popular for recreational flying and skydiving. It hosts local clubs and seasonal aviation activities.
Utena
Utena has a small airstrip used for training, emergency, and light aircraft operations. It serves regional aviation needs in northeastern Lithuania.
Kartena
Kartena is a small coastal airstrip used for recreational and private flights. It supports tourism and local aviators in the region.
Sasnava
Sasnava features a simple grass airstrip for local pilots and clubs. It provides basic facilities for light aircraft and training.
Tauragė
Tauragė Airfield is a regional strip that supports general aviation and occasional charters. It serves the surrounding district for private and business flights.
Akmenė
Akmenė hosts a small airfield used for sport aviation and pilot training. It supports local flying activities and occasional events.
