airBaltic Launches Winter Routes from Vilnius

Latvian airline airBaltic is giving winter wanderlust a turbo boost with two new direct flights out of Vilnius: Düsseldorf and Oslo Torp! Yes, you read that right—Lithuanian travelers can now escape to Germany or Norway twice a week, starting this October. And, with Economy fares kicking off at a friendly EUR 29 for Oslo Torp and EUR 49 for Düsseldorf (Business Class options available for when you want that extra legroom and a fancy meal), winter travel just got a serious upgrade.

Düsseldorf: Think of it as your gateway to Germany’s best bratwurst, museums, and holiday markets. Ideal for those who want their winter scenery with a side of schnitzel.

Oslo Torp: Snow, fjords, and maybe a glimpse of the Northern Lights—Norway is ready to bring on the winter charm. And with fares from EUR 29, even your wallet will be happy.

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Straight from the airBaltic Team

Thomas Ramdahl, Senior Vice President of Network Management, notes that airBaltic is committed to opening up Lithuania to a world of travel opportunities, keeping both leisure seekers and business travelers in mind. And with 14 direct routes from Vilnius (plus easy one-stop connections to over 80 European destinations via the Riga hub), there’s something for everyone.

airBaltic Launches Winter Routes from Vilnius

But wait, there’s more! The upcoming summer season will see airBaltic launching seven more exciting routes from Vilnius, including Ibiza, Rhodes, and Tel Aviv. So, start making your summer playlists now—2025’s about to be your year in the air.

airBaltic Unveils 16 New Global Destinations

Please sit tight and do watch out for the seatbelt signs, for airBaltic is about to raise your travel aspirations to another level. Announced on September 4, 2024, the airline is enhancing its destinations, as 16 new routes will be added from Baltic bases. Whether it is the warm beaches of Greece that beckon, the lovely streets of Barcelona, or a touch of thrill in the heart of Iceland, airBaltic will meet your needs.

What’s New on the Flight Path?

In an aviation celebration that will most definitely set your desire to travel ablaze, airBaltic is starting to introduce these new cool features:

From Riga (RIX), Latvia:

• Rzeszow (RZE), Poland: Launching on October 28, 2024. Polish your language skills and get ready for a journey!
• Cluj-Napoca (CLJ), Romania: Starting May 2, 2025. Time to explore Romania’s medieval charm!
• Stavanger (SVG), Norway: Take off from June 3, 2025. Watch out for those stunning fjords!
• Mykonos (JMK), Greece: Beginning June 5, 2025. Sun, sand, and souvlaki await!

From Tallinn (TLL), Estonia:

• Barcelona (BCN): Kicking off February 19, 2025. Tapas and Gaudí, here we come!
• Palma de Mallorca (PMI): Starting April 13, 2025. Pack your sunscreen for this sunny getaway!
• Hamburg (HAM): Taking off May 2, 2025. Get ready for some bratwurst and harbor views!
• Keflavik International Airport (KEF): From May 14, 2025. Ice, lava, and magical landscapes are just a flight away!
• Tirana (TIA): Launching June 2, 2025. Discover Albania’s hidden gems!

From Vilnius (VNO), Lithuania:

• Tel Aviv (TLV): Starting March 30, 2025. A blend of ancient history and modern vibrancy!
• Prague (PRG): Also from March 30, 2025. Time for some fairy-tale magic in the Czech capital!
• Chisinau (KIV): Starting April 2, 2025. Moldovan adventures await!
• Rhodes (RHO): Also beginning April 2, 2025. Sunlit Greek islands are calling!
• Valencia (VLC): Launching April 16, 2025. From paella to festivals, Valencia has it all!
• Tirana (TIA): Starting June 3, 2025. More Albanian delights coming your way!
• Ibiza (IBZ): Also from June 3, 2025. Dance the night away on this legendary island!

Route Frequency:

• Most of these routes will operate twice weekly, with the exceptions are Vilnius–Chisinau, Tallinn–Keflavik, and Riga–Mykonos, which will operate once a week.

Why Is airBaltic Flying High?

It is not only about increasing the number of regions that airlines can offer. When planning airBaltic’s new routes, it is important that whether you’re skipping cities or going out to explore, you get the perfect travel experience. Thus, The new routes of airBaltic will be able to ‘catch’ the flows from other Baltic stations and further. There’s nothing short of putting out the fire in your cross border travel.

AirBaltic you see, should be offering tickets to the majority IPO or perhaps all in the future. This makes it possible for airBaltic to fly to new heights without compromising on service. 

In a Nutshell airBaltic Unveils 16 New Global Destinations:

• New Routes: 16 exciting additions from October 2024 to June 2025.
• Airbus A220-300: All new routes will be flown on this sleek aircraft.
• New Destinations: From Mykonos to Reykjavik, there’s a destination for every traveller’s taste.
• IPO Prep: airBaltic is revamping its share structure to make its upcoming IPO even more enticing.

So, pack those bags and get ready to explore the world with airBaltic’s new network—where adventure meets convenience and every flight is a new opportunity to discover something amazing!

Need help planning your  next trip? Check out our fabulous DMC who covers Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania  who can help you with everything you need to put together the best trip for your clients. 

Brussels Airlines increases Flights Between Vilnius and Brussels

For the winter season starting on October 31, 2024, Brussels Airlines will be operating five times a week between Vilnius and Brussels. This is in addition to the four flights per week it runs during summer thus enhancing the connection of these two cities.

Flight Details

• Timetable: This is wonderful news as it means there will be more flight son this route than ever. The services run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
• Classes: Brussels Airlines have 2 options when travelling. There is business class as well as economy class. This gives travellers different options depending on their different levels of comfort during their journey. 

Better Connections

This move will bring about increased connectivity between Lithuania’s capital city and Brussels which is not only a major centre for business travel but also receives many tourists every year. All three Baltic states are served by at least one of Lufthansa Group airlines except for Lithuania where all four fly there.

Discover Vilnius Lithuania

Nestled in the heart of Lithuania, Vilnius is a charming city that seamlessly blends historical elegance with vibrant modernity. Its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town is one of Europe’s largest and most well-preserved, featuring cobblestone streets, stunning Baroque architecture, and an array of cultural landmarks. There are many fun things to do here. Explore the old town, visit historial & cultural sites or simply savour the local cusine. there really is something for everyone here. 

Brussels Airlines increases Flights Between Vilnius and Brussels

This increase in flights truly makes travel much easier between Vilnius and Brussels. Thinking about your next group trip? Why not take advantage of these new increased flights and plan a trip to Vilnius Lithuania? Contact our fabulous DMC in Lithuania who are more than happy to put together a custimised travel itinerary. 

Lithuania Joins The Michelin Guide: A Culinary Adventure Begins -

Urgent, very interesting information! Lithuania has formally become the part of the MICHELIN Guide family, alongside its Baltic neighbours Estonia and Latvia. Can we clap our hands for this achievement in cooking?

Across Lithuania the Michelin Inspectors have taken a tasty tour to find out what’s best of the best in dining. They’ve been everywhere from Klaipėda – a pretty port city with historic timber-framed buildings lining its streets – to Trakai, home to the fairy-tale-like Trakai Island Castle on Lake Galvė.

And then there’s Kaunas, with its medieval fortress and impressive Modernist architecture (UNESCO-approved), and Vilnius – a beautiful capital where Gothic, Renaissance, Classical and Baroque ply their architectural trade side by side.

All that time they were tasting dishes: traditional Lithuanian food one moment; French-, Italian- or Indian-inspired dishes another — such as simple but delicious bagels from the market or an elaborate tasting menu made using only local ingredients.

Now save the date: June 13th 2024. On that day the first ever Lithuanian restaurant selection of The MICHELIN Guide will be unveiled at an event in Vilnius. It’s going to be quite some gastronomic celebration!

Lithuania Joins The Michelin Guide

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director, couldn’t be prouder: “With the launch of the Lithuania guide we are completing The MICHELIN Guide selection for Baltic Countries. This will help us to highlight Lithuania's unique culinary scene and talented chefs behind it. Be ready for surprises!”

But that’s not all! The Ministry of Economy and Innovation is fully endorsing this gastronomic adventure as it recognises that Lithuania appeals globally not only because of its history or landscapes but also due to authentic culinary experiences. Minister Aušrinė Armonaitė invites you to uncover Lithuania's rich cultural tapestry where every bite is a blend of tradition and innovation.

So who’s up for a trip around Lithuanian restaurants? Plan your next trip with the Baltic Travel Group

Finnair Expands Its Horizons

Hot news for the holidaymakers! For winter 2024 and summer 2025, Finnair shows its new traffic plan with more destinations than ever before. New services will be provided to Japan, Latvia, Dallas USA, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland and Norway.

Japan at a Glance

In summer 2025 Finnair will fly to Japan more often by adding additional weekly frequencies to Tokyo Narita. This means up to daily flights between both Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita — giving travellers even greater flexibility and opportunity to discover this beautiful country. And that’s not all; Nagoya will also have a third weekly frequency so as customers can explore another part of this diverse nation like never before.

Discover Kirkenes in Norway

Finnair is also opening up Northern Norway with a brand new destination – the charming town of Kirkenes. Starting from the beginning of summer season 2025 onwards, three times a week Finnair is going to fly from Helsinki via Ivalo using a 68-seater ATR aircraft. This route opens Finnish Lapland’s enchanting winter wonderland and northern Norwegian fjords for Finnish and international travelers alike – while offering an excellent opportunity experiencing famous Hurtigruten cruises that sail to/from Kirkenes as well.

New Routes and Increased Frequencies:

“We are excited to add yet another destination which further supports our extensive Arctic network,” said Finnair Chief Commercial Officer. “This new route provides an easy way for travelers going up North Norway so it’s quick getting there from Helsinki.”

Baltic Boost

Additionally, Finnair is increasing frequencies on its Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius routes during both winter season 2024 and summer season 2025. Tallinn will see five extra weekly frequencies; Riga will have another five extra weekly frequencies; Vilnius gets two extra weekly frequencies making travel to these vibrant, history-rich cities even easier.

Dallas Gets a Winter Warm-up

For winter season 2024, Finnair is adding frequencies to its Dallas route, transforming the service into a year-round daily flight. Finnair’s flights to Dallas also give good connections onto American Airlines extensive network out of their Dallas hub for those travelling to the USA.

Ready for your next adventure? Flights on our new and updated routes are now available at www.finnair.com

Winter season 2024: 27.10.2024-29.3.2025; summer season 2025: 30.3.2025-25.10.2025

Contact one of our fantastic DMC's to help you with booking accomodation, activities and much more. 

AirBaltic Unveils 11 New Routes for Summer 2024

The Latvian airline, airBaltic has just released its flight schedule for the next summer which is filled with new enthralling experiences. It is introducing eleven new routes that will link the Baltics to 70 splendid destinations in their network.

Do you know anything about the new routes? What about Riga being directly connected to Alicante, Tirana. Sofia, Ljubljana, Skopje and Pristina? Doesn’t it sound exciting?

Here’s a preview of what AirBaltic’s 11 new routes will offer:

• Riga – Alicante Spain (2 flights weekly; commencing February 27th, 2024)

• Riga – Tirana Albania (2 flights weekly; commencing May 2nd, 2024)

• Riga – Sofia Bulgaria (3 flights weekly; commencing May 2nd, 2024)

• Riga – Ljubljana Slovenia (2 flights weekly; commencing May 2nd, 2024)

• Riga -Skopje North Macedonia (2 flights weekly; commencing May 2nd ,2024).

• Riga – Chisinau Moldiva (2 flights weekly; commencing May 4th ,2024).

• Riga – Pristina Kosovo (2 flights weekly ;commencing on May 4th ,20124).

This is only the start! Watch this space as more thrilling routes and more frequent departures come to some of your favorite destinations from Riga such as Rome, Tel Aviv or Prague among others.

AirBaltic Unveils Its Summer Schedule for New Routes

Pumped-up Martin Gauss who is both President and CEO of Air Baltic could not be happier. He said, “We are keeping the Baltic skies busy! We are not just flying as such, next summer we will be soaring higher than ever before with 11 new routes. Why? To make your travel better and more comfortable!”

Martin Gauss also commented, “We’ve been evaluating the market like bees buzzing around for honey and hearing what you have to say about your journeys. And guess what we found out? Some golden opportunities came along our way! So you can imagine how pleased we are to expand our network through Central and South Eastern Europe thus facilitating your travels throughout the Baltics and beyond.”

With over 100 routes to Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and Tampere, airBaltic is your ticket to explore the Baltic region. What are you waiting for?

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