London, Essex to Palanga (STN–PLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
STN–PLQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 890 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · PLQ: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 8:00 PM in Palanga.
British passport holders enter Lithuania (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. Since Brexit, UK passports are stamped on entry and exit at Schengen borders.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (about EUR 40 per day as a guideline). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Vilnius (VNO) run about 2 hours 50 minutes on Ryanair (Stansted and Luton) and Wizz Air. Lithuania uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Public transport in Vilnius uses the contactless Vilniečio kortelė card (EUR 1.50 deposit) or you can tap a contactless bank card directly on buses and trolleybuses. Uber and Bolt both operate. English is widely spoken by younger Lithuanians, less so in rural areas.
STN–PLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to PLQ
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Palanga International Airport (PLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
STN to PLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to PLQ is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 890 miles (1,433 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Copenhagen Kastrup and Oslo-Gardermoen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.