Cheap flights, the dream of every traveller. In Lithuania we have two international airports, several low-cost carriers and plenty of opportunities to travel affordably. But to find a really good price, you need to know a few tricks. In this article we'll share all our tips on how to find the cheapest flights from Lithuania.
Use flight comparison tools
The first and most important step, never buy tickets from the first source you come across. Always compare prices using reliable tools:
- Windly our platform lets you quickly compare flight prices from all Lithuanian airports. With one click you'll see the best offers from different airlines.
- Directly on airline websites sometimes airlines offer special prices only on their own site, so it's worth checking there too.
- Price tracking tools set price alerts and get a notification when the flight price drops to the level you want.
Be flexible with dates
Flexibility is one of the most powerful weapons in the search for cheap flights. Here's why:
- Day-of-week differences the price of the same route can differ several times over depending on the day. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the cheapest.
- Choosing the month if you can choose when to take a holiday, go for the off-peak season. January, February, November, these are the months with the lowest prices.
- Use "whole month" search many search engines, including Windly, let you view prices across an entire month and pick the cheapest day.
Check both Lithuanian airports
Many travellers only check the airport closest to them, but this can cost more:
- Vilnius Airport (VNO) Lithuania's largest airport with the widest route network. Ryanair, Wizz Air, airBaltic and other carriers fly here.
- Kaunas Airport (KUN) smaller, but often offers competitive prices, especially on Ryanair routes.
- Price differences the same route from Vilnius and from Kaunas can cost different amounts. The trip by car or bus between the cities only takes an hour and a half, so it's worth comparing.
Buy tickets in advance
Time is money, especially when it comes to flight tickets:
- Optimal window the best time to buy tickets is 6-8 weeks before the flight for short European routes.
- Summer flights popular summer destinations are worth booking 2-3 months before the trip.
- Holiday periods buy Christmas, Easter and other holiday flights as early as possible, prices rise very fast.
Watch for error fares
Sometimes airlines mistakenly publish unbelievably low prices. These are called "error fares":
- How to find them follow Windly and specialised forums where the traveller community shares discovered error fares.
- Act fast error fares usually only last a few hours before the airline fixes them.
- The risk the airline may cancel a mistakenly purchased ticket, but in most cases the tickets are honoured.
Set up price alerts
Can't check prices constantly? Let technology work for you:
- Email alerts subscribe to the Windly newsletter and get the best offers straight to your inbox.
- Airline promotions sign up for Ryanair, Wizz Air and other airlines' newsletters so you're the first to hear about sales.
Low-cost airline tricks
Low-cost carriers offer low base fares, but add-ons can quickly push up the final total:
- Carry-on luggage many low-cost airlines only allow a small free personal item. For a larger carry-on bag you'll have to pay extra.
- Checked baggage buy it online in advance, because at the airport the price will be significantly higher.
- Seat selection if you don't mind where you sit, skip this service and save.
- Food bring your own food and drinks, because onboard prices are considerably higher.
Heads up: hidden city ticketing
Some traveller forums recommend so-called "hidden city ticketing", buying a ticket with a connection and getting off at the transfer city. But keep in mind:
- It violates many airlines' rules and can have consequences.
- You can't check bags, because they'll be sent to the final destination.
- If the airline changes the route, you could end up somewhere you didn't plan.
- We recommend choosing regular tickets and searching for cheap direct flights.
Best days to fly
To sum up, here's the ranking of the days of the week by price:
- Cheapest Tuesday, Wednesday
- Mid-range prices Monday, Thursday
- Most expensive Friday, Sunday
- Saturday varies depending on the route
Using these tips and the Windly search tool, you'll be able to find the cheapest flights from Lithuania and save money on your trips. Happy hunting!
