Tallinn. How to get from the airport to the city center by public transport
Tallinn: How to get to and from the airport

Tallinn. How to get from the airport to the city center by public transport

Tallinn Lennart Meri International Airport (Lennart Meri Tallinna lennujaam) is the largest in Estonia, the main hub for the national airline Nordica and an additional one for Latvian AirBaltic.
Plan-scheme of the Tallinn Aeroport
Plan-scheme of the Tallinn Aeroport

The passenger terminal was built for the Olympics-80. In 2008 it was expanded three times, due to the increasing flow of tourists. Tallinn International Airport is only 4 km away from the city, so there are several options to get to the center quickly, even by streetcar, which is rare in Europe. The most budget-friendly ways: streetcar and bus.

By streetcar from the airport to Tallinn

The stop for streetcar route No. 4 is located at the airport exit on the right, at the end of the passenger terminal on the city side.

  • Cost: 2 € from the driver. QR ticket purchased in advance: 1 €. You can buy hourly or daily tickets in the arrival area (R-kiosk). More information on the website
  • They run every 7—20 minutes. The first one at 05:25 am (on Sundays at 05:45 am), the last one at 00:45 am
  • Travel time: 15 minutes
  • Read more about the streetcar routes on the website

By bus from the airport to Tallinn

The bus stops are next to the streetcar stop.

  • Routes: No. 2 and No. 65
  • Cost: 2 € from the driver, pre-purchased QR ticket 1 €. Single cards are also available
  • They run every 15 to 20 minutes. The first one at 05:20 am, the last one at 00:03 am. More information on the websites: No. 2 and No. 65
  • Travel time: 20 minutes

By cab from the airport to Tallinn

The official partner companies of the airport are Tulika Takso, Tallink Takso, Airport Taxi and Tulika Premium. Only they are allowed in the parking lot in front of the terminal.

  • Cost: 15—25 €
  • Important: Taxi prices are not regulated by law. It is necessary to make an agreement with the driver before the trip
  • Travel time: 15—20 minutes

From Tallinn Airport to other cities

If you need to go to another city, such as Tartu, Võru or Narva, there are 2 options:

  • Luxexpress Bus. Schedule and cost on the website
  • Train from Ülemiste station, which is 700 meters from the airport. Schedule and price on the website