London to Kaunas flights

London to Kaunas flights land at Kaunas Airport (KUN), in Lithuania's second city. The journey from London airports such as Luton or Stansted takes about two hours and forty-five minutes.

The cheapest ticket booked on Opodo in the last few days cost £23, the lowest recent fare. Treat it as a guide, as the final fare depends on your dates.

Direct flights to Kaunas leave from either Stansted Airport or Luton Airport. Both airports operate from a single main passenger terminal, which makes the departures area straightforward to navigate.

From Stansted, Ryanair runs regular direct services to Kaunas. From Luton, Wizz Air flies the route.

Flights from London land at Kaunas Airport, approximately nine miles from the city centre, so the transfer into town is quick.

To travel from the Kaunas airport to city centre districts, you can take public transport or a taxi from outside the terminal. The city bus number 29 departs regularly from the arrivals area, taking about 20 minutes to reach the central railway station and downtown areas. Alternatively, taxis and private hire vehicles operate from designated ranks outside the building, providing a direct 20-minute drive into central Kaunas depending on traffic.

The airport terminal remains open 24/7 and offers travellers six hours of free Wi-Fi access. Inside, you will find a practical selection of places to eat and shop, along with designated smoking areas located outside the main building.

Booking flights to Kaunas from UK airports provides access to numerous historical sights and cultural landmarks. A highlight of the city is the unique, Gothic-style Kaunas Castle, located near the confluence of the rivers. Visitors can discover local history spanning from the 1800s onwards at the Ninth Fort museum. In the city centre, the distinctive Kaunas Town Hall is a key landmark, while the 15th-century merchant's residence known as the House of Perkūnas is an example of medieval architecture. The sprawling Kaunas Botanical Gardens also offer a peaceful outdoor environment for walks.

The best time to fly to Kaunas depends on seasonal preferences. July is the warmest month, with temperatures reaching around 25°C. Visiting in December allows travellers to experience Lithuanian Christmas markets and traditional winter festivities when temperatures average around 0°C.