Cheap Flights to Kaunas International Airport
Kaunas International Airport serves Lithuania’s second-largest city, functioning as one of Ryanair’s key Baltic bases and a popular budget gateway to the country. With extensive low-cost connectivity across Europe, KUN offers travelers an affordable way to explore Kaunas’s well-preserved Old Town and interwar architecture, as well as onward access to Vilnius.
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KUN is dominated by Ryanair, which operates the vast majority of scheduled flights from a dedicated Baltic base at the airport, supplemented by select Wizz Air routes. The airport’s extensive low-cost network has made it an increasingly popular entry point to Lithuania, often at lower fares than flying directly into the capital, Vilnius.
IATA/ICAO codes
KUN / EYKA
Location
Approximately 15 km from downtown Kaunas
Key airline
Ryanair, Wizz Air
Notable feature
One of Ryanair’s key Baltic base airports
Popular Routes
KUN’s network spans an extensive low-cost route map across Western and Northern Europe.
Route Type
Popular Connections
United Kingdom & Ireland
London, Dublin, Manchester
Western Europe
Frankfurt, Brussels, Barcelona
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead of travel is recommended to secure the best low-cost fares, as Ryanair and Wizz Air pricing tends to rise closer to departure. Summer offers the most pleasant weather for exploring Kaunas and the wider Baltic region, while winter can bring festive Christmas market charm to the Old Town.
About Kaunas
Kaunas is Lithuania’s second-largest city, notable for its charming Old Town, striking interwar modernist architecture, and lively student population. Having served as Lithuania’s temporary capital between the world wars, the city retains a distinctive architectural character that sets it apart from Vilnius, making it an interesting stop for travelers exploring the Baltic states.
Things to Know When Flying Into Kaunas
Kaunas is well known for its interwar modernist architecture, a UNESCO-recognized collection dating from Lithuania’s period as the country’s temporary capital.
The airport is roughly 1.5 hours from Vilnius by road or bus, so many travelers use Kaunas as a lower-cost entry point before continuing to the capital.
As a budget-carrier base, ancillary fees for baggage and seat selection are common, so it’s worth reviewing fare rules carefully.
Kaunas’s well-preserved Old Town and vibrant café culture make it a worthwhile destination in its own right, not just a gateway to Vilnius.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Kaunas Airport serves as one of Ryanair's key Baltic bases, offering an extensive network of low-cost routes across Europe that makes it a popular budget travel gateway to Lithuania.
Ryanair operates the vast majority of scheduled flights at Kaunas, alongside Wizz Air offering select additional low-cost routes.
The airport is located about 15 km (9 miles) from central Kaunas, and roughly a 1.5 hour drive from Vilnius, Lithuania's capital.
London to Kaunas and Dublin to Kaunas are among the busiest routes, reflecting strong demand from the UK and Ireland's Lithuanian diaspora communities.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks in advance is recommended for the best low-cost fares, with summer offering the most pleasant weather for exploring the Baltics.
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