Warsaw to Vilnius flights
Vilnius lies 393 km (244 mi) north-east of Warsaw, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Warsaw | Vilnius | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Lithuania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 542,366 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Nearest large airport | WAW, 8 km out | VNO, 6 km out |
Clocks in Vilnius are 1 h ahead of Warsaw right now, so a 1 h 15 min journey lands 2 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vilnius
Crossing from Poland into Lithuania: money changes from the Zloty to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +370; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648899.
Airports at each end
Leaving Warsaw
Warsaw is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,106-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, 35 km), Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO, 94 km).
Arriving in Vilnius
Vilnius is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vilnius International Airport (VNO), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,251 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kaunas International Airport (KUN, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius International Airport | VNO | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,251 ft | 648 ft |
| Kaunas International Airport | KUN | 82 km (51 mi) | 10,663 ft | 256 ft |
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Staying in Vilnius
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius. Of the 624 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (407), and 6 are five-star. Across 380 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 403,813 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vilnius from Warsaw?
393 km (244 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Warsaw.
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Vilnius by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Vilnius?
Vilnius is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Vilnius against Europe/Warsaw).
Which airports are used for Warsaw to Vilnius flights?
Typically Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Vilnius International Airport (VNO); Vilnius also has KUN.
What currency do I need in Vilnius?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Vilnius?
Our booking partner lists 992 places to stay in Vilnius, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.