How to Plan a Trip to Vilnius
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Lithuania needs.
Fly into
VNO
Country
Lithuania
Suggested stay
3–5 days
Base yourself
Old Town (UNESCO)
Your 4-step Vilnius plan
Step 1 — Book flights to VNO
Vilnius International Airport (VNO) is the main gateway to Vilnius. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to VNOStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Old Town (UNESCO) for the best first-time visit — One of Europe's largest medieval Old Towns.
Where to stay in VilniusStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Old Town (UNESCO), then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Vilnius.
Things to do in VilniusStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Bus 1 / 2 (to Old Town) is €1 and takes 15–25 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
VNO arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
Lithuania is EU + Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports up to 90 days.