Tallinn Airport

Airport Information

Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, also known simply as Tallinn Airport, is the largest international airport of Estonia. It is located about 5 kilometres from the downtown area of Tallinn, which is the capital city. In 2016, Tallinn Airport served over 2 million passengers. Its busiest routes are to other European cities such as Helsinki, Riga, Stockholm, London, and Copenhagen. Airlines that operate out of the airport include British Airways, Aeroflot, Ryanair, and Turkish Airlines, to name a few. Tallinn Airport is also a hub for Nordica, which is its busiest airline and the national carrier. There are connecting flights between Hong Kong and Tallinn on airlines such as Finnair, Aeroflot, SAS, and Air China, usually with at least one layover. Hong Kong passport holders need not apply for a visa if they are travelling for 90 days or less, out of 180 days allowed in the Schengen Area.

Terminal Information

The airport currently consists of one terminal building with 2 main levels. However, as passenger traffic is increasing rapidly, plans are underway to expand the current terminal and build a new one for low-cost carriers. Airline check-in counters and security check-points are located on Level 1. The departure gates and waiting areas are on Level 2. Tallinn Airport has all the facilities one might expect of a modern airport, such as self check-in kiosks, ATMs, currency exchange counters, information desks, and a number of car rental agencies (located on the ground floor of the terminal, Level 0). There are also numerous duty-free shopping options, and several shops selling local Estonian goods and souvenirs. In terms of dining options, Tallinn Airport features several cafés, wine bars, a restaurant, and even a Subway. All of these services are located on Level 1. The currency used in Estonia is the Euro, which has a prevailing exchange rate of €1 = HK$8.29.

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How to Get Around

Buses hide

Buses to the city can be found at the ground floor (Level 0) outside of the terminal. Buses No. 2 and No. 65 have routes passing by the airport. Bus No. 2 will take you towards city centre in one direction, or Mõigu in the other. Meanwhile, bus No. 65’s route is from the airport to Lasnamäe. Whichever bus you take, do check with the driver to make sure that you are taking it in the right direction. The ticket for a single trip is €2 (HK$17) and this can be purchased from the bus driver or from the ticket vending machine. The journey time is approximately 15 minutes and buses come every 20 minutes.

Taxi hide

The airport recommends that travellers utilize one of their 3 authorized taxi companies – which are Tulika Takso, Tulika Business, and Tallink Takso. All of these taxis can be easily found at the taxi ranks just outside the arrivals area. If you are taking one of other taxis, do make sure to negotiate a rate beforehand so that the driver does not overcharge you. An estimated taxi fare to the city area is at least €10 (HK$83), although this may vary based on distance. The journey time should be about 10-15 minutes.