Warsaw to Vilnius (WAW–VNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
WAW–VNO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 246 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: AI, B6, LY, TP | 32 | 7M8, E75, E95 | 1h05-1h10 | – | Star Alliance | AI, B6, LY, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vilnius from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→VNO | KRK→VNO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · VNO: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 7:00 PM in Vilnius.
Polish passport holders enter Lithuania freely as EU and Schengen zone citizens. No visa, no time limit, no border control. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Both countries share a land border, and crossings involve no checks. Poland and Lithuania have deep historical ties through the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the two countries remain closely connected.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the Migration Department (Migracijos departamentas) in Vilnius, Kaunas, or Klaipeda within 3 months of arrival. You need proof of employment, study, or sufficient funds, and proof of health insurance. The EU citizen registration certificate is issued for 5 years and is free. EU citizens can work in Lithuania without a permit.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Vilnius run about 1 hour 15 minutes on LOT and Wizz Air. The flight is so short that trains and buses are competitive: Vilnius to Warsaw by FlixBus takes about 7 to 8 hours from PLN 35, and driving takes about 5 hours via the Suwalki corridor (E67). Lithuania uses the euro, trading at roughly 4.3 PLN per EUR 1. Card payments work everywhere, including public transit and markets. No mandatory vaccinations. Vilnius Old Town (a UNESCO site) is walkable. A single bus/trolleybus ticket costs EUR 1 (EUR 0.65 with the Vilniečio kortelė card). Kaunas is 90 minutes from Vilnius by bus (EUR 5 to EUR 8).
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
WAW–VNO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to VNO
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Vilnius International Airport (VNO) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WAW to VNO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to VNO ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 246 miles (396 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 165 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DTM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Balice (KRK).