Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Vilnius International Airport (VNO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Vilnius's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Vilnius one hour behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to VNO start from 07:45 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 17:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 19 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your IST to VNO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Vilnius (and then exploring more of Lithuania!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IST and VNO include:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Riga International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Right now, RM246 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM681. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to VNO, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from IST to VNO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IST:
Arriving at Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Consider booking a hotel close to VNO if you're taking a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Vilnius International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Toprent and discover more of Vilnius and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Vilnius International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to central Vilnius
Vilnius International Airport to the centre of Vilnius has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Vilnius in April.
Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vilnius International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Vilnius during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to VNO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lithuania
You've seen Vilnius, now it's time to explore other parts of Lithuania. Journey around 88 kilometres west to Kaunas to tick off its top sights. From Kaunas Castle to Old Town Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Vilnius, Klaipėda is another favourite stop in Lithuania. Experience major highlights starting with Kiss, Pempininku Fountains and Jurgio Ambraziejaus Pabrėžos sensorinis sodas.