Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport.
Palanga is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
There are three London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport flights each week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to PLQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Palanga (and then seeing more of Lithuania!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With an impressive 91.11% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair has the best on-time record for STN to PLQ flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between STN and PLQ:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from STN make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Central London to London Stansted Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near STN? If you're boarding an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PLQ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Palanga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Toprent or Sixt and explore beyond Palanga's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Palanga International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Palanga. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Palanga is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from London Stansted Airport to Palanga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to PLQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lithuania
Vilnius is just one of the many cities in Lithuania waiting to be explored once you've seen Palanga. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus, Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral and Gates of Dawn.
Kaunas is another essential stop in Lithuania and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Palanga. No journey is complete without visiting Street art, Unity Square and Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul.