Cheap flights from Warsaw to Klaipeda/Palanga

April is the cheapest month on this route, and the shoulder weeks around it — September and October, plus the quieter stretches of winter — often come close. Summer is a different story: Palanga is a resort town, so seats and beds fill early and fares climb. Outside the Christmas and New Year rush, when Lithuanians working abroad fly home, winter stays calm and cheap. Midweek departures, Tuesday and Wednesday especially, are usually lighter than Friday and Sunday. For summer travel, book well ahead; the rest of the year usually gives you more room to wait.

No airline flies Warsaw to Palanga non-stop, so every option here is a connection, usually through a hub. Full-service carriers do most of the work: LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines with its KLM Cityhopper feeders, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines sell through-tickets, so bags are checked all the way to Palanga and the airline rebooks you if a leg slips. Norwegian and Norwegian International are the low-cost side of the list, and Cityjet flies regional legs for its partners. On a through-ticket, baggage and seat choice depend on the fare you pick; with the low-cost carriers, almost everything beyond a small cabin bag costs extra.

Palanga International is the only airport serving the Klaipeda/Palanga pair. It sits just outside Palanga itself, a short drive from the resort centre and a longer run down the coast to Klaipeda. The terminal is small, so you are through it quickly, but that also means fewer buses and a thinner taxi rank than at a big city airport — arrange a transfer or a car if you land late. Buses and minibuses head towards Palanga and on to Klaipeda during the day, and taxis are the straightforward option at any hour; agree the fare or check the meter before you set off. In summer, when the coast is busy, allow extra time on the road and book your ride ahead.

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 Klaipeda/Palanga

18 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Vilnius)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Warsaw has two airports, so check whether your ticket leaves from F. Chopin or Modlin before you plan the trip to the airport.
• On Norwegian and other low-cost tickets, confirm what the fare includes for cabin and checked baggage.
• If your connection is on separate tickets, leave a long buffer and be ready to rebook yourself.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card for Lithuania and check the entry rules for your nationality before you fly.
• April is the cheapest month here, but summer seats to the coast go early, so book ahead if your dates are fixed.
• Compare total journey times, since some routings add a long layover.