Private jet to Vilnius

Lithuania's capital combines a baroque Old Town on the UNESCO World Heritage List with a cluster of glass office towers on the north bank of the Neris, home to banks, technology firms and shared-service centres of Nordic and western European groups. Private flyers come for meetings in that district, for family visits and remembrance trips, for the island castle at Trakai and as one stop on a tour of the three Baltic capitals.

Vilnius International Airport lies inside the city, 5.9 km south of the centre, so the drive to the Gate of Dawn at the edge of the Old Town takes about a quarter of an hour. The airport company runs a VIP terminal separate from the airline buildings, with its own security check and a car to the aircraft. Customs, border control and de-icing work around the clock, but every private flight needs prior permission (PPR), requested by the handler at least 24 hours before landing. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and arrange the handler, the permission and the car.

Note in the form if you fly back the same day and what you plan outside the city, and a consultant will send aircraft options and the price.

Why charter a jet to the Lithuanian capital

Flight times from Europe

Phenom 300 flight times from the first table, counted from engine start to shutdown:

Lying far to the east, the city is still within three hours of every big hub in central and western Europe except Larnaca (3:33 h) and Madrid (4:02 h). Lithuania keeps Eastern European time: a jet leaving Frankfurt at 07:00 lands at about 10:09 local time, and on the way home the hour comes back. From Warsaw and Gdańsk a jet saves only 12-17 minutes over the PC-12, so the departure time you choose matters more than speed.

Private jet prices to Vilnius

One-way prices for the whole aircraft, valid when an aircraft is available close to the departure airport. Handling, airport charges and passenger taxes are quoted on top, and each time refers to the aircraft in the first price column.

Hubs across Europe and the Nordic capitals

The Learjet 75 is slightly faster than the Phenom 300 and from London costs EUR 18,500 instead of EUR 16,500, while the Challenger 350 adds a cabin to stand in and a larger hold. From Berlin and Copenhagen the light jet costs EUR 12,000, from Helsinki EUR 11,000.

From the Baltic states, Poland and central Europe

On the short sectors a large share of the price is the operator's minimum charge rather than distance, so Warsaw and Gdańsk cost almost the same. The Pilatus PC-12 is the cheapest choice up to about an hour and a half.

Long-haul flights

The 2,515 m runway takes long-range jets. Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv are non-stop for all three types; New York takes one fuel stop in a Challenger 650, while the Falcon 7X and Global 7500 fly direct.

Flying direct to Kaunas

For a meeting in Kaunas, landing there saves the 100 km drive on the A1 motorway and back. Prices are close to those for the capital:

Flight time is the main part of each price; a fixed amount covers moving aircraft and crew into position. The handler's fee and, in winter, de-icing before the return are shown as separate items. Where the flight starts decides the passenger tax. French departures, from Nice or Paris, carry about EUR 420 per person on a jet; Milan adds EUR 200 (Italian routes here exceed 1,500 km) and Vienna EUR 12. Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and Hamburg add the German departure tax and London adds Air Passenger Duty, both shown in the quote; Stockholm adds nothing.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Typical trips with costs

Per-person prices

The aircraft is hired as a whole, so the price per seat drops as the group grows. Per-head taxes are extra:

Price calculator

For an instant figure, enter the route, date and number of passengers; the estimate arrives by e-mail.

Vilnius International and the VIP terminal

Vilnius International Airport (VNO, EYVI), run by Lithuanian Airports, lies on the southern edge of the city, 5.9 km from the centre. Its single runway 01/19 is 2,515 m long and 50 m wide, enough for light, midsize, super midsize and large business jets. General aviation parks on a dedicated apron.

Every non-scheduled and private flight needs prior permission (PPR), and the airport also requires a slot and a handler. The order matters: first the handler is agreed, for example Baltic Ground Services or Litcargus, then the handler requests the PPR at least 24 hours before landing. A flight for tomorrow is therefore possible, provided the request reaches us in time. The VIP terminal, run by the airport company in a separate building, receives delegations and private passengers with its own security check and transport to the aircraft; we confirm availability for each flight. The airport also has a conference centre for meetings on arrival.

Customs, immigration and de-icing are available 24 hours. Noise restrictions apply to departures after 22:00, but traffic continues. On occasion operations are suspended for a few hours, and flights then divert to Kaunas.

Kaunas and other alternates

Kaunas International Airport lies in Karmėlava, north-east of Kaunas. With a 3,250 m runway and 24-hour service, de-icing included, it is the first alternate for the capital and the natural destination when the meeting is in Kaunas. Straight-line distances from Vilnius:

Choosing the aircraft for the trip

For up to five people with normal luggage, light jets are clearly cheaper than a midsize aircraft and fast enough for every route under three hours. Turboprops make sense for the short hops from Poland and the Baltic states. Passengers with reduced mobility are reported to the handler in advance, so that help with boarding is ready.

Not sure about the PPR, the slot or the aircraft? Type in your number and a consultant will phone you.

Calendar: holidays, fairs and seasons

Business trips spread evenly over the year without a clear peak. Some dates fill hotels and cars in the Old Town:

Spring and early autumn offer the best balance: long days and less traffic in the city than in midsummer. In winter dusk comes early, so a trip to Trakai goes in the first half of the day and the Old Town in the afternoon.

From the airport into the city and beyond

Empty Legs from and to Vilnius

Empty Legs are sectors flown without passengers when an aircraft heads home or to its next pick-up. Between the Baltic states, Poland, Germany and Scandinavia they come up often:

Because the operator decides when an Empty Leg flies, it suits a flexible plan; with a fixed meeting we book a regular charter instead. Mail empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and the days you could travel; we reply when a fitting sector appears.

Dogs and cats on board

On board, a dog or cat sits with its owner in the cabin, provided the operator agreed when the flight was booked. For Lithuania the EU basics are enough:

• ISO-standard microchip, implanted before the rabies shot.
• Rabies vaccination at an age of at least 12 weeks; a first vaccination must be at least 21 days old on the day of travel.
• The EU pet passport; a pet arriving from Great Britain needs an animal health certificate.
• Five animals per person at most, on a trip that is not commercial.
• No worming deadline for Lithuania.

Documents, customs and passenger taxes

Before you fly

• Each passenger's passport or ID card, including the children's.
• Passenger names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent in time for the PPR the day before.
• Same-day return or overnight stay, and the places you want to visit outside the city.
• Language wishes for the driver, for example Polish.
• Any passenger who needs help boarding.
• For a dog going on to Finland: the worming entered in the passport.
• The company and VAT number to put on the invoice.

Booking and payment

1. Send the route, the date, the number of passengers and luggage, and tell us if you return the same day or also visit Trakai, Kaunas or Riga.
2. We agree handling with one of the airport's handlers, who then requests the PPR at least 24 hours before landing, together with the slot.
3. Our offer lists 2-4 aircraft with the operator, model and cabin photos, priced for the whole aircraft including airport charges and handling.
4. When the contract is signed and paid, we confirm the VIP terminal, the car and, in winter, de-icing before the return.
5. On the day, the car waits at the aircraft and takes you to the Old Town or the business district.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Frequent questions about private jets to Vilnius

• • How much does a private flight to Vilnius cost?

  • A Pilatus PC-12 from Riga starts at EUR 7,000 one way and from Warsaw at EUR 7,500, for the whole aircraft. A Phenom 300 from Berlin or Copenhagen costs EUR 12,000 and from London EUR 16,500, plus handling and taxes.

• • What is the shortest booking notice?

  • At least a day, because the handler must request landing permission (PPR) 24 hours before arrival. For Kaziukas weekend, 1 November and summer weekends, book a week or two ahead.

• • Is there a VIP terminal?

  • Yes. The airport company runs a VIP terminal in a separate building with its own security check and a car to the aircraft. We confirm it with the handler for each flight.

• • Can I fly back the same day?

  • Yes. The aircraft waits on the apron while the crew rests. From Warsaw the flight takes 1:19 h in a PC-12, and you gain an hour on the clock on the way home.

• • Can we land late at night?

  • Yes. Customs, immigration and de-icing work 24 hours, though departures after 22:00 face noise restrictions.

• • How many hours from London?

  • 2:52 h in a Phenom 300 and 2:43 h in a Learjet 75 from Farnborough, and local time is two hours ahead.

• • Do EU citizens need a passport?

  • A national ID card is enough, and there is no border check from Schengen airports. Children need their own document.

• • Does a dog need worming before Vilnius?

  • No, Lithuania does not require it. Finland, the UK, Ireland, Malta and Norway do, if the dog flies on.

• • Can we combine Vilnius with Riga and Tallinn?

  • Yes. Riga is about an hour away and Tallinn about an hour and a half by turboprop, all within Schengen. The aircraft follows the group and flies home from the last city.

• • Can we catch an Empty Leg to Vilnius?

  • Yes, mainly on routes to and from Warsaw, Riga, Tallinn, Scandinavia and Germany. Mail your route and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Is Trakai easy to visit between flights?

  • Yes. The castle is 27 km west of the city, 30-40 minutes by car, and fits between a morning landing and an evening departure.