Travelling from London to Palanga International Airport (PLQ): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in London. London Stansted Airport (STN) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) leaving from here.
Palanga is two hours ahead of London. Palanga International Airport is located in Palanga, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PLQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to PLQ with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and PLQ include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London to Palanga International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Palanga International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and PLQ:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PLQ flight:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get to your destination faster from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Palanga International Airport can be booked from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to PLQ plane tickets from STN.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and PLQ is Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 91.11% of its services landing on schedule.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Palanga International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near PLQ if you're catching a late flight from London to Palanga International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Palanga International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to central Palanga
Central Palanga is around 6 kilometres from Palanga International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Currently, 25 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Palanga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 41 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from London to PLQ by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on London to Palanga International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Palanga International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Palanga International Airport (PLQ). August is when most people visit Palanga. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
The warmest month in Palanga is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your London to PLQ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Palanga International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Palanga
Start your Palanga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Palanga International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Palanga when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Palanga Beach followed by The Sculpture Park and Vanagupe Beach.
Explore more of Lithuania
You've done Palanga, now it's time to discover more of Lithuania. Travel around 209 kilometres southeast to Kaunas to tick off its top attractions. From Street art to Unity Square and Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Siauliai is another essential stop in Lithuania and is around 137 kilometres east of Palanga. No journey is complete without experiencing Railway Museum, Photography Museum and Telefonijos muziejus.
