Vilnius International Airport is the largest commercial airport in Lithuania. The airport serves more than 2 million passengers a year, mostly international flights to Europe and the surrounding Baltic States. Lithuanian Airlines is the largest airline carrier for the airport and they offer both domestic and international services. Car hire at Vilnius Airport is a good way to access the rest of the city. The airport is located about six kilometers south of Vilnius.

The Vilnius airport is comprised of two terminal buildings, a 1950s styled-terminal, which is reminiscent of Soviet-era occupation, and a new terminal, built in 2007. Both terminals are in operation today, and support passengers, cargo, and offer amenities for travelers awaiting take-off. Both terminals have a bar, restaurant, and passenger lounges. The Heineken bar is a popular spot in the new terminal.

The new terminal, after being completed in 2007, allowed the airport to expand considerably. Today the Vilnius airport accommodates over 2 million passengers on domestic and international flights. The new passenger terminal boasts all modern amenities such as duty free shopping, 6 passenger boarding decks, and a VIP lounge. Car rentals at the Vilnius Airport are also available in the newly constructed terminal.

The airport is expecting to see an influx of passengers this year, as Vilnius was named the European Capital of Culture of 2009. In anticipation for this year, the capital’s sites have been restored with many of its historical architecture now in pristine condition. Today, Vilnius has been modernized, yet still retains it’s ancient charm. Cheap car hire at Vilnius Airport is one of the best ways to see all the sites the city has to offer.