Business Class Flights to Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius is a popular tourist destination known for its historic buildings and sites, especially its Old Town, which is home to one of the largest and most well-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Vilnius’ Old Town was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, after Lithuania had declared its independence from the Soviet Union. More than 1 million tourists book flights to Vilnius each year, exploring the rich and historical landscape that long had been hidden behind the Iron Curtain.

Flights to Vilnius, Lithuania, arrive at Vilnius International Airport (VNO). The airport is located about four miles south of the city center and serves as a hub for Ryanair, Grand Cru Airlines, GetJet Airlines, and Wizzair. Vilnius International Airport handles about 5 million passengers each year. Direct flights to Vilnius are available from several countries in Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East.

The history of Vilnius dates back to the early 13th century. Along with the city’s historic buildings, tourists who fly to Vilnius can view paintings and sculpture that date back to the 14th century at many of the city’s churches and museums. Among the most visited of Vilnius’ museums are The National Museum of Lithuania, which offers exhibits details the country’s cultural and political history; the Museum of Applied Arts and Design, which focuses on Lithuania’s folk art and religious art; and the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, which opened in 1992 and details Lithuania’s fifty-year occupation by the Soviet Union and the country’s struggle to regain its independence.

Some of the visitors who fly to Vilnius come to the city to participate in its festivals. The city’s most popular annual festival is Saint Casimir's Fair, which is held in March. The festival, which celebrates Lithuania’s patron saint, has been held in the city since the 17th century. Saint Casimir's Fair attracts thousands of visitors each year. It celebrates Lithuania’s folk art and crafts, and draws artists and craftspeople from across the country.

Music is an important part of Lithuania’s culture, especially choral music which has a long tradition in Vilnius. Tens of thousands of people fly to Vilnius to attend the Lithuanian Song and Dance Festival, which had been held in the city every four years since 1990. Held in Vilnius’ large Vingis Park, the festival features more than 30,000 folk singer and dancers.

In addition to choral music, opera, classical music, and jazz are also popular in the city.

Vilnius is also Lithuania’s economic hub. Business people who book flights to Vilnius often work in the high-tech industry or in the field of scientific research. Lithuania’s largest research institute, the Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology, is located in Vilnius. The institute is home to more than 250 laboratories that specialize in doing research in the fields of physics, chemistry, and laser technology.

Several international information technology companies maintain offices in Vilnius. Because of the city’s educated workforce, it is also home to many tech start-up companies.

Vilnius is also a popular destination for basketball fans. The city is home to two professional teams, the Wolves, which are members of the Lithuanian Basketball League, and the Rytas, members of the international Basketball Champions League. Many people fly to Vilnius during basketball season to watch games at the city’s 2,500-seat Lietuvos Rytas Arena and the the 10,000-seat Avia Solutions Group Arena.