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Palanga International Airport

Palanga, LT

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Palanga International Airport

Palanga, Lithuania · Europe

Lithuania's small seaside airport, about 7 km from Palanga and roughly 30 km north of Klaipėda. It handled a record of about 448,400 passengers in 2025. Winter 2026/27 routes: SAS to Copenhagen, airBaltic to Riga, Norwegian to Oslo, Ryanair to London Stansted, Norwegian to Bergen over Christmas, and a Sharm el-Sheikh charter. Departures split into Schengen and non-Schengen zones, each with a Caffeine café and duty-free shop. There is no lounge. Buses 3 and 31 run to Palanga and Klaipėda.

Airportist Score

5.3/ 10

Rough

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities5.0
Food & retail3.0
Ground access5.5
Reliability6.5
Lounges1.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Palanga International Airport

Palanga, Lithuania · Europe

Lithuania's small seaside airport, about 7 km from Palanga and roughly 30 km north of Klaipėda. It handled a record of about 448,400 passengers in 2025. Winter 2026/27 routes: SAS to Copenhagen, airBaltic to Riga, Norwegian to Oslo, Ryanair to London Stansted, Norwegian to Bergen over Christmas, and a Sharm el-Sheikh charter. Departures split into Schengen and non-Schengen zones, each with a Caffeine café and duty-free shop. There is no lounge. Buses 3 and 31 run to Palanga and Klaipėda.

Airportist Score

5.3/ 10

Rough

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities5.0
Food & retail3.0
Ground access5.5
Reliability6.5
Lounges1.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
10 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
About 10–15 min to Palanga, 30 min to Klaipėda (estimate)
Official airport taxi
Cheapest to city
Bus 3 (Palanga – Airport – Šventoji)
Regional fare; cash, card or Ticket Klaipėda app · About 15 min to Palanga centre (estimate)
On time
85%
of departures
Terminals
One compact terminal complex with Schengen and non-Schengen departure zones
Passengers / year
About 448,400 (2025; record, per Lithuanian Airports)

PLQ security wait times

5 photos

PLQGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Ryanair bag drop closes 60 minutes before departure

Ryanair bag drop closes 60 minutes before departure from 10 November 2026.

From 10 November 2026, Ryanair closes airport check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before the scheduled departure, instead of 40 minutes. This affects the London Stansted flight. Stansted passengers also go through passport control, and non-EU travellers may face EES checks, so arrive about 2 hours ahead if you are checking a bag.

Terminal

Schengen and non-Schengen departure zones

Separate Schengen and non-Schengen zones, each with a café and duty-free shop.

After security, departures split into a Schengen zone (Copenhagen, Riga, Oslo, Bergen) and a non-Schengen zone (London Stansted and the Egypt charter). Each zone has its own Caffeine café and duty-free shop, so you don't need to shop before passport control.

Food

Caffeine café on both sides

Caffeine cafés in both departure zones; hours follow flights.

Caffeine runs a café in both the Schengen and the non-Schengen departure zones. It serves coffee, other drinks and light snacks such as salads, focaccia and desserts. Opening hours follow the flight schedule, so don't expect anything to be open between flights.

Status

No lounge, so use status at the hub

No lounge at PLQ; lounge benefits apply at CPH, RIX or OSL.

Palanga has no Priority Pass or airline lounge; Priority Pass lists only Vilnius in Lithuania. Status with SAS, airBaltic or Norwegian won't get you a lounge here. You can use it at the connecting hubs: Copenhagen, Riga or Oslo.

Live conditions

Right now at PLQ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Quick, low-stress departures from Lithuania's Baltic coast
Connecting through Copenhagen, Riga or Oslo
Ryanair flights to London Stansted

Watch out for

Ryanair bag drop closes 60 minutes before departure from 10 November 2026
No Priority Pass or airline lounge
Café and shop hours follow the flight schedule
A thin winter schedule: six routes, some seasonal

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

3.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.5

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

1.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

About 448,400 (2025; record, per Lithuanian Airports)

Terminals

One compact terminal complex with Schengen and non-Schengen departure zones

On-time departures

85%

Typical security

10 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for PLQ.

Updated Oct 30, 2026

Palanga International Airport (IATA PLQ, ICAO EYPA) is on Lithuania's Baltic coast, about 7 km from Palanga town centre and roughly 30 km north of Klaipėda. It is run by the state company Lietuvos oro uostai (Lithuanian Airports, LTOU).
In 2025 it handled a record of about 448,400 passengers, 18.7% more than in 2024. It is Lithuania's third-busiest airport, after Vilnius and Kaunas.
Winter 2026/27 (25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027) has six routes: SAS to Copenhagen (more flights than last winter), airBaltic to Riga, Norwegian to Oslo, Ryanair to London Stansted, Norwegian to Bergen over the Christmas period, and a holiday charter to Sharm el-Sheikh.
Summer brings extra routes and holiday charters, so check the season you are travelling in.
Departures are split into a Schengen zone and a non-Schengen zone. London Stansted and the Egypt charter use the non-Schengen side. Copenhagen, Riga, Oslo and Bergen are Schengen flights.
There is no Priority Pass or airline lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available on the "Free Wi-Fi Palanga Airport" network.

20 official sources

https://palanga-airport.lt/en/
https://ltou.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-winter-flight-schedule-a-new-route-more-european-capitals-and-increased-flight-frequencies/
https://palanga-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-winter-flight-schedule-a-new-route-more-european-capitals-and-increased-flight-frequencies/
https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3091230/lithuanian-airports-to-offer-74-routes-this-winter-six-fewer-than-last-year
https://www.palangostiltas.lt/visu+laiku+rekordas++lietuvos+oro+uostai+per+metus+aptarnavo+716+mln+keleiviu,7,2,22278.html
https://airport-world.com/drone-detection-technology-installed-at-lithuanias-palanga-airport/
https://www.airbaltic.com/en/flight-deals/flights-from-riga-to-palanga
https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/articles/45954440547729-When-Why-is-Ryanair-moving-airport-check-in-bag-drop-times-to-60-mins
https://palanga-airport.lt/en/services/shops-and-restaurants/shops/
https://www.15min.lt/verslas/naujiena/nt-ir-interjeras/nekilnojamasis-turtas/palangos-oro-uoste-atidarytos-dvi-caffeine-kavines-973-1513584
https://palanga-airport.lt/en/services/internet-at-the-airport/
https://palanga-airport.lt/en/transportation/public-transport/
https://www.visit-palanga.lt/en/how-to-get-there/by-plane/
https://palanga-airport.lt/en/transportation/taxi/
https://palanga-airport.lt/en/transportation/parking/
https://palanga-airport.lt/en/transportation/car-rental/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/lithuania
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/entry-requirements
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/what-ees_en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palanga_International_Airport

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Map
Palanga International Airport and the Palanga city center
City center
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Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Official airport taxiCheapest: Bus 3 (Palanga – Airport – Šventoji)
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Lounges
Lounges: there is no Priority Pass, LoungeKey or airline lounge. Priority Pass lists only Vilnius in Lithuania, and airBaltic's lounge list does not include Palanga.
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Traveler Tips
Both departure zones have a Caffeine café and a duty-free shop, so non-Schengen passengers lose nothing by going straight through passport control.
8 tips & hacks
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Amenities
5 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Caffeine (Schengen zone)
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Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Palanga International Airport and the Palanga city center

This airport PLQ
City center Palanga

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

The terminal is compact: check-in and arrivals are landside, and security leads to the departure zones.
Departures split into a Schengen zone and a non-Schengen zone. You reach the non-Schengen zone through passport control.
Schengen zone: Caffeine café and Global Travel Retail duty-free shop.
Non-Schengen zone: Caffeine café and Global Travel Retail duty-free shop.
Free Wi-Fi: connect to "Free Wi-Fi Palanga Airport".

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Bus: line 3 runs Palanga – Airport – Šventoji, and line 31 runs Klaipėda – Palanga – Airport. Pay in cash to the driver, by bank card, with the Ticket Klaipėda app or with the regional e-ticket card. Check the Palanga and Klaipėda timetables before you travel.
Taxi: official airport taxis wait in the taxi line outside arrivals, display their tariffs inside and accept cash or card. Ask for a receipt. Ride-hailing also serves the airport.
Car hire: rental partners are listed on the airport website.
Parking: Unipark runs four car parks. P1 and P2 are short-term car parks next to the terminal, and P3 and P4 are long-term car parks a short walk away. Current tariffs are on the airport's parking page.

Ride to Palanga

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To city center

Palanga

~30 km

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On-demand apps

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Cheapest

Bus 3 (Palanga – Airport – Šventoji)

Local bus linking the airport with Palanga and Šventoji.

Time to city

About 15 min to Palanga centre (estimate)

Cost

Regional fare; cash, card or Ticket Klaipėda app

Tip: Check the Palanga timetable before landing; evening services are limited.

Bus 31 (Klaipėda – Palanga – Airport)

Bus linking the airport with Palanga and Klaipėda.

Time to city

About 45 min to Klaipėda (estimate)

Cost

Regional fare; cash, card or Ticket Klaipėda app

Tip: Use the Ticket Klaipėda app to buy before boarding.

FastestBest for luggage

Official airport taxi

Official airport taxis wait in the taxi line outside arrivals and show their tariffs inside the car.

Time to city

About 10–15 min to Palanga, 30 min to Klaipėda (estimate)

Cost

Metered tariff displayed in the car; cash or card

Tip: Always ask for a printed receipt; the airport handles overcharging complaints.

Unipark P1–P4

P1 and P2 are short-term car parks next to the terminal; P3 and P4 are long-term car parks a short walk away.

Time to city

About 10–15 min drive to Palanga (estimate)

Cost

See the airport's parking page

Tip: Use P3 or P4 for multi-day trips.

Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Lounges: there is no Priority Pass, LoungeKey or airline lounge. Priority Pass lists only Vilnius in Lithuania, and airBaltic's lounge list does not include Palanga.
Food: a Caffeine café in each departure zone (coffee, drinks, salads, focaccia, quiches and desserts). Opening hours follow the flight schedule.
Shopping: Global Travel Retail duty-free shops in the Schengen and non-Schengen zones.
Wi-Fi: free, on the "Free Wi-Fi Palanga Airport" network.

basic

Caffeine (Schengen zone)

Food

Café in the Schengen departure zone with coffee, drinks, salads, focaccia and desserts; hours follow flights.

basic

Caffeine (non-Schengen zone)

Food

Café in the non-Schengen departure zone; hours follow flights.

basic

Global Travel Retail duty free

Shopping

Duty-free shops in both the Schengen and non-Schengen departure zones.

good

Free Wi-Fi

Fast WiFi

Free wireless internet on the "Free Wi-Fi Palanga Airport" network.

basic

Bus 3 / 31

Easy Transport

Line 3 runs Palanga – Airport – Šventoji; line 31 runs Klaipėda – Palanga – Airport.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Both departure zones have a Caffeine café and a duty-free shop, so non-Schengen passengers lose nothing by going straight through passport control.
Café and shop hours follow the flight schedule. On early-morning departures, don't count on hot food.
Bus 3 (Palanga – Airport – Šventoji) and bus 31 (Klaipėda – Palanga – Airport) are the cheapest way out. You can pay the driver in cash, use a bank card or use the Ticket Klaipėda app.
If you are flying to Riga, airBaltic connects onward across its Riga network. SAS via Copenhagen and Norwegian via Oslo are the other connecting options.

01

SecurityTraveler Tips & Hacks

Ryanair's new 60-minute cut-off

From 10 November 2026, Ryanair check-in and bag drop close 60 minutes before departure.

Ryanair is moving airport check-in and bag-drop closing from 40 to 60 minutes before departure across its network from 10 November 2026. That includes the London Stansted flight. Aim to arrive about 2 hours ahead if you are checking a bag.

Pro

Clear, early deadline

Watch-out

Less slack if you arrive late

02

SecurityTraveler Tips & Hacks

EES on the Stansted flight

Non-EU travellers are registered with fingerprints and a photo at the Schengen border.

Lithuania uses the EU Entry/Exit System. Non-EU short-stay visitors, including British citizens, may have to register biometrics on arrival and give a fingerprint or photo on departure. Allow extra time on the London flight.

Pro

Replaces passport stamping

Watch-out

Queues can take longer

03

FoodTraveler Tips & Hacks

Same café on both sides

A Caffeine café and a duty-free shop are in each departure zone.

Caffeine has cafés in both the Schengen and the non-Schengen departure zones, and Global Travel Retail runs duty-free shops on both sides. Their hours follow the flight schedule.

Pro

No need to shop before passport control

Watch-out

Limited choice and hours

04

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Buses 3 and 31

Line 3 goes to Palanga and Šventoji; line 31 goes to Palanga and Klaipėda.

Both lines serve the airport stop. Pay in cash to the driver, by bank card, with the Ticket Klaipėda app or with the regional e-ticket card. Check the Palanga and Klaipėda timetables, especially in the evening.

Pro

Cheapest way to town

Watch-out

Timetables are thinner off-peak

Entry requirements

Lithuania (LT)

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Passports are saved in profile settings. Check the official site before you travel.

Published alerts

Editorial profile notes — not a live alert feed. Live operations are on Overview and in the panel below.

Published alerts

Typical operations snapshot — editorial, not live news. File dated Oct 30, 2026.

Normal

From 10 November 2026, Ryanair check-in and bag drop close 60 minutes before departure.Winter 2026/27: six routes until 27 March 2027; Norwegian's Bergen flights run only over the Christmas period.On-time share, delays, cancellations and security wait are HonestAirport estimates; the airport publishes no punctuality figures.

Typical delay mix from the same editorial snapshot — not a live feed. Current operations are on Overview.

Typical departure delays12 min · 15%

Typical arrival delays12 min · 15%

Typical cancellations0 min · 1%

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