Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and holds one of the largest medieval and baroque centres in the Baltic states, with the old town inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1994. Its best known quirk is the Uzupis district across the river, where artists declared a republic in 1997 complete with its own constitution, and which now fills with galleries and workshops. Turkish Airlines and SunExpress fly direct from Istanbul and Antalya, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours 50 minutes.
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See flights to Vilnius →When to visit Vilnius
May to September brings long days, the mildest weather and open-air cafes. Uzupis marks its own independence day every 1 April. Winters are long and freezing, and in December the Christmas tree and market fill Cathedral Square.
Things to do in Vilnius
The old town
Walk between baroque churches and courtyards in one of the largest old towns in Europe.
The Gediminas Tower
Take the funicular or the path up to the surviving hill tower and look down on the old town.
Uzupis
Explore the galleries and sculptures of the artists' quarter that hung its constitution on a wall.
The Gate of Dawn
See the only surviving gate of the city walls and the icon housed inside it.
Cathedral Square
See the columned cathedral and its free-standing bell tower, and take an evening walk on the square.
Trakai Castle
See the red brick castle built on an island in the lake, about 30 km from the city.
Flights from Turkey to Vilnius
Vilnius is served by Vilnius Airport (VNO), about 6 km from the city centre and reached in about 15 minutes by train or bus. There are direct flights from Istanbul and Antalya, and Trakai is about 30 km from the centre.
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Which airport serves Vilnius and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Vilnius Airport (VNO), about 6 km from the centre, reached in about 15 minutes by train or bus.
Are there direct flights from Turkiye to Vilnius, and is a visa needed?
Yes. Turkish Airlines and SunExpress fly direct from Istanbul and Antalya, and the flight takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. Lithuania is in the Schengen area, so Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa.
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