Minsk to Kaunas flights
Kaunas lies 262 km (163 mi) north-west of Minsk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Minsk | Kaunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belarus | Lithuania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 289,380 |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) | UTC+3 (Europe/Vilnius) |
| Nearest large airport | MSQ, 31 km out | KUN, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 220002–220141 | 44001–56001 |
What changes when you arrive in Kaunas
Crossing from Belarus into Lithuania: money changes from the Belarusian ruble to the Euro (EUR); 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 Minsk
Minsk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minsk National Airport (MSQ), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kaunas
Kaunas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kaunas International Airport (KUN), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,663-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vilnius International Airport (VNO, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaunas International Airport | KUN | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,663 ft | 256 ft |
| Vilnius International Airport | VNO | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,251 ft | 648 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kaunas from Minsk?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Minsk.
How long does it take to get from Minsk to Kaunas by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minsk and Kaunas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Minsk to Kaunas flights?
Typically Minsk National Airport (MSQ) to Kaunas International Airport (KUN); Kaunas also has VNO.
What currency do I need in Kaunas?
The Euro (EUR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.