Cheap flights from Manchester to Vilnius

School holidays, Christmas and the summer pull more travellers towards Lithuania, while April is the month with the lowest fares on this route; midweek departures can also help, though the saving depends on the airline. Winter trips ask for warm clothes and a plan for short daylight, and summer trips fill faster because the capital is more appealing in warmer weather. Book earlier for peak periods and use the price calendar to test weekdays against weekends before locking in dates.

Low-cost fares on this route usually state a low ticket price first and add charges for checked bags, seat selection and sometimes airport check-in, while full-service fares more often include a cabin bag and a checked allowance with meals on longer connections. Jet2, Norwegian and Norwegian International sit in the low-cost group; Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Finnair, Swiss, Brussels Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are full-service carriers. Because there are no nonstop flights, every ticket on this route involves a change of plane, so compare total travel time and connection risk as well as price.

Arrange your arrival before you land by deciding how you will reach the centre, since Vilnius Airport is close enough that a taxi or ride-hailing trip is short but public transport is the cheaper option if you arrive during the day. Late-night arrivals can leave you with fewer buses, so check the last departure and keep your phone charged for maps and booking. Once in town, the old centre is compact, but cobblestones and winter ice can slow a wheeled suitcase, so pack or move accordingly.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Lithuanian

Emergency number

112, 02

Driving side

right

Calling code

+370

Internet domain

.lt

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Vilnius

619 k (2026)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Vilnius)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your booking names Manchester International as the departure airport.
• Check baggage rules carefully on low-cost tickets, especially checked bags and hand-luggage sizes.
• Check whether connections are protected on one ticket or booked separately, since separate tickets leave you responsible for missed flights.
• Check passport validity and Lithuania or Schengen entry requirements before you pay.
• Check seasonality for your dates, including school holidays, Christmas and the capital's summer, when fares and availability tighten.
• Check arrival transport from Vilnius Airport before you land, including late-hour options.