Flight times & schedule for VilniusDisclaimer: Although we make regular updates to these
flight timetables - schedules can change without prior notice from
the airlines. Therefore, use these flight times as a reference guide
and then contact your personal travel consultant to confirm arrival
/ departure dates, days, terminal number and times.
OUTBOUND
LGW to Vilnius |
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Departure
09:50 |
Arrival
14:40 |
Lithuanian Airlines |
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Departure
16:15 |
Arrival
21:05 |
Lithuanian Airlines |
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Departure
17:10 |
Arrival
19:55 |
Estonian Air |
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Departure
08:25 |
Arrival
13:15 |
British Airways |
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Departure
17:10 |
Arrival
21:55 |
Air Baltic |
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INBOUND
Vilnius to LGW |
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Departure
06:00 |
Arrival
06:55 |
Lithuanian Airlines |
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Departure
14:20 |
Arrival
15:15 |
Lithuanian Airlines |
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Departure
13:30 |
Arrival
16:25 |
Estonian Air |
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Departure
13:50 |
Arrival
14:45 |
British Airways |
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Departure
15:35 |
Arrival
16:30 |
Air Baltic |
**Important notice**
When booking flights, always consult the airlines terms and
conditions.
OUTBOUND
London Stansted - Kaunas |
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Departure
07:00 |
Arrival
11:45 |
Ryan Air |
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INBOUND
Kaunas to London Stansted |
Ryan Air |
Departure
12:10 |
Arrival
12:55 |
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**Important notice**
When booking flights, always consult the airlines terms and
conditions.
| British Embassy in Vilnius |
Antakalnio 2
Vilnius
LT-10308
Lithuania
Tel: +370 5 246 2900
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