Day trip to Vilnius, Sun 8 Nov.
From London Stansted, back by 22:30.
Time in the city
3.1 hours
after transfersAfter transfers and airport time
Airport distance
6km
to the centreFrom Vilnius centre (VNO)
Daylight
9.0 hours
07:33 to 16:32Sunrise 07:33, sunset 16:32
Cheapest transfer on this whole list. Buses 88 and 3G also run into town.
Passport queues are tight. Under 5 hours in Vilnius once we allow 30 min for passport control on landing and 10 min extra before the flight home.
11:25
Leave London Stansted
Ryanair, direct
16:43
In the city
Lands 16:05, 30min immigration, 8min from the airport
19:52
Leave the city
8min back, 100min at the airport incl. immigration
22:30
Back in London Stansted
Flies 21:40
- Leave London StanstedRyanair, direct11:25
- Land in Vilnius2h 40min16:05
- In the city30min immigration, 8min from the airport16:43
- Leave the city8min back, 100min at the airport incl. immigration19:52
- Fly home2h 40min21:40
- Back in London Stansted22:30
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What a day in Vilnius costs
On the ground only. We could not price the flight for this pair, so the day costs more than this.
£30.25/ on the ground, plus flights
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Estimated cost. Prices and availability change and are set by the airline or agent when you book.
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Day Trip Flight Details
Return flights are about 420 kg CO2e per person (UK government 2026 factors), about the same as driving 1,590 miles in an average UK car. How we work this out
Things to do in VilniusShowHide
Vilnius Cathedral Bell TowerTickets on TiqetsAffiliate link
Church Heritage MuseumTickets on TiqetsAffiliate link
Crypts of Vilnius CathedralTickets on TiqetsAffiliate link
Europos ParkasTickets on TiqetsAffiliate link
Liubavas Manor-MuseumTickets on TiqetsAffiliate link
All things to do in Vilnius · Tiqets, affiliate link
With kids in VilniusShowHide
Busy that day, local schools are off
- Autumn Holidays, 2 Nov to 8 Nov
Expect queues at the big family sights. Book tickets ahead where you can.
Holiday data OpenHolidays (ODbL)
Getting to the airportShowHide
Getting to Stansted
Per person. Not in the total above. Prices checked 21 Oct 2026.
Free
- Free drop-off at the Mid Stay car parkFree
Free shuttle bus to the terminal. Source
Train
- From London (Liverpool Street, Stansted Express)£9.90 each way48 min
Advance single. First train 04:10, last train 23:21 Source
Coach
- National Express from London£10.50 each way
Cheapest advertised single. Runs round the clock. Source
Taxi
- From London£90-£130 one way~42 miles
Estimate, not a quote. Uber or Bolt usually £55-£85.
Parking at the airport
No same-day price published. See multi-day prices
- Short StayNo same-day price
From £87.00 (4-day stay). Source
- Meet & GreetNo same-day price
From £81.00 (8-day stay). Source
- Mid StayNo same-day price
From £69.99 (8-day stay). Source
- Long StayNo same-day price
From £49.99 (8-day stay). Source
- JetParksNo same-day price
From £59.99 (stay length not stated on stanstedairport). Source
Vilnius on a budgetShowHide
Getting about costs £8.00, that is train to city centre and back at £2.00 and local transport at £6.00. Buy tickets before you board, as fines for riding without one are steep.
Costs people forgetShowHide
Costs people forget
Not in the total above. Worth a minute before you go.
- Phone data. EE, Vodafone and Three charge about £2.75 a day to use your allowance in Europe. O2, Tesco Mobile and giffgaff include it free.
- Card fees. Many cards add a foreign-exchange fee to every payment abroad. Check yours before you go, or take one that doesn't charge it.
- Ryanair airport check-in. £55 per person, per flight, if you don't check in online. Without a paid seat, online check-in opens 24 hours before and closes 2 hours before. Ryanair, fees
- Ryanair bags. One small bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm) under the seat is free. A 10kg cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm) needs Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, £12.49 to £36 when booked. An oversize bag at the gate is refused or put in the hold for £70 to £75. Ryanair, fees
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