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Total 1 airports of VNO
Vilnius Airport (IATA: VNO, ICAO:EYVI) is located in the the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. It is the primary international airport serving Vilnius and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+37061244442
Airport Overview
Vilnius Airport(VNO) is the international airport serving Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. It is located approximately 5.9 km south of the city and operates in the Eastern European and Baltic logistics market. With one runway and a predominantly passenger-oriented operating profile, the airport is best assessed as an international regional gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub. For freight forwarders, its value lies in access to Lithuania’s commercial centre, road connections across the Baltic region and potential belly-cargo or scheduled freighter connectivity, subject to the routing and operating season. Our service team can check carrier acceptance, cargo-space availability, cut-off requirements, customs arrangements and onward trucking before confirming a shipment plan.
| Official airport name | Vilnius Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | VNO / EYVI |
| City and country | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Coordinates | 54.6341019, 25.2858009 |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00; seasonal daylight-saving changes may apply |
| Airport type | International passenger airport with air-cargo handling capability subject to operator and carrier acceptance |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
- Air-cargo handling: Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, warehouse transfer and release are arranged through the appointed ground handler or airline handling chain. The exact operator, service window and acceptance conditions must be confirmed per booking.
- Import and export processing: Freight normally moves through controlled handling and customs procedures appropriate to its status. Our service team verifies whether the shipment requires transit, export, import or temporary-storage treatment before uplift.
- Temperature-sensitive freight: Pharmaceutical, biological and perishable shipments should be booked only after confirming available cool-room or temperature-protection arrangements, handover time and permitted temperature range.
- Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, packing instruction, UN classification, documentation and handling capability available for the specific flight. Not every scheduled service accepts every DG category.
- Special cargo: Valuable cargo, live animals, human remains, oversized pieces and aircraft parts may require pre-advice, special equipment, security controls or an alternative gateway.
Routes & Transit Times
- European connections: Shipments may be routed through a suitable European cargo or passenger hub when direct capacity from Vilnius is unavailable. The appropriate hub depends on destination, airline interline options, commodity and cut-off feasibility.
- Airline mix: The supplied airport profile identifies airBaltic, Ryanair and Wizz Air as base carriers. Their passenger schedules do not automatically indicate cargo acceptance; carrier-specific booking and handling confirmation is required.
- Long-haul shipments: Cargo to Asia, North America or other intercontinental markets commonly requires a connecting gateway or a road-air combination. Our team compares connection time, screening, transfer risk and total chargeable routing.
- Transit-time drivers: Actual elapsed time is affected by flight availability, cargo cut-off, weekend and holiday schedules, customs release, connection protection, security screening and final-mile trucking. No fixed transit time should be promised before booking confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Vilnius and surrounding Lithuanian commercial areas form the immediate collection and delivery market. Regional Baltic distribution should be planned together with the airport leg and road-feeder capacity.
- Typical time-critical cargo: Electronics, components, industrial parts, aircraft or automotive spares, samples and urgent business shipments may be suitable when airline acceptance and handling time are secured.
- Consumer and retail cargo: Apparel, e-commerce shipments and general merchandise can move through the airport, subject to packaging, security, customs and carrier capacity controls.
- Controlled commodities: Medicines, healthcare products, perishables and other temperature-sensitive cargo require a documented temperature plan and pre-arranged handling; cargo type alone does not guarantee special-facility availability.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off planning: Airline cargo acceptance and warehouse cut-off times vary by flight, commodity and handling agent. Our service team obtains the confirmed time and builds in allowance for screening, security presentation and document correction.
- Customs documentation: Export or import declarations, commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any required licences must be consistent. The importer or exporter remains responsible for accurate commodity data and customs instructions.
- Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, net quantity, packing instruction and shipper’s declaration when required. Lithium-battery details and equipment status must be disclosed before booking.
- Security and inspection: Unscreened or incorrectly presented cargo may require additional screening or examination. Customs release, security clearance and warehouse release should be treated as separate milestones when arranging delivery.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight basis, ready time and required delivery date before requesting a routing.
- For temperature-controlled, dangerous, valuable, oversized or live-animal cargo, provide the relevant certificates, declarations, packing information and handling instructions before space is requested.
- Use strong, stackable and accurately marked packaging. Confirm whether pallet dimensions, height, contour, forklift access and piece weight are compatible with the selected aircraft and handling chain.
- Keep a contingency option available: an alternative European hub, road-air transfer or nearby Baltic gateway may reduce disruption when direct capacity, connection protection or special handling is unsuitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Vilnius Airport handle export cargo for international destinations?
It can support international air-cargo movements subject to airline booking, handling acceptance, security screening and customs requirements. For destinations without a suitable direct option, our service team will assess a connecting European gateway or road-air alternative.
Does a passenger flight automatically accept commercial cargo?
No. Passenger operation does not confirm cargo availability. Aircraft type, carrier policy, route, weight and balance, commodity restrictions and handling capacity must be checked for the specific flight.
How early should dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be submitted?
Submit the full classification and packing details before booking and allow additional time for carrier review. Acceptance, documentation format and flight restrictions vary, so our service team confirms them case by case.
Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through Vilnius Airport?
Potentially, subject to confirmed temperature-protection, handling, airline and customs arrangements. Provide the temperature range, packaging type, shipment value, product sensitivity and required delivery window before space is selected.
Will customs clearance be completed by the airport?
Airport handling and customs clearance are different functions. The responsible importer, exporter or appointed customs representative must provide correct declarations and instructions; our service team coordinates the logistics sequence and identifies required parties.
Data Sources & Provenance
The airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, coordinates, city, country, time zone and descriptive baseline in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Vilnius Airport. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and are subject to confirmation from the airline, appointed handler, customs authorities and other responsible parties.
- Airport operator and Lithuanian Airports information: ltou.lt
- International air transport standards and industry reference: iata.org
- International aviation standards and airport coding reference: icao.int
- Lithuanian customs authority information: lrmuitine.lt
Schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling facilities, customs procedures, storage conditions and charges can change. Our service team verifies the current conditions for each shipment before issuing a final routing or delivery commitment.