Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is 4 km from Tallinn city centre, and you can travel onward by public transport or taxi. Airport-to-centre public transport is described as tram routes T2 and T4, as well as bus 2, so check current route details before choosing your Tallinn airport transfer.
- Location: 4 km from Tallinn city centre.
- Public transport: the airport’s transport centre connects to the passenger terminal.
- Trams: T2 and T4 connect the airport with central Tallinn.
- Bus: bus 2 runs approximately every 20–30 minutes from around 5 a.m. until midnight.
Where is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport in relation to the city?
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is 4 km from Tallinn city centre. From a 2-star hotel in Tallinn, the airport is about a 20-minute drive.
The terminal’s public-transport centre is at the city end of the passenger terminal. From the arrivals hall, follow the signs and take the escalator or lift to the connecting walkway.
How do you get from the airport to the city centre by public transport?
You can take tram T2 or T4, or bus 2. Check the current services before you travel, as airport-to-centre route information includes both tram and bus connections.
T2 runs via Old City Harbour towards Kopli, with Hobujaama among its central stops. T4 runs through the city centre towards Tondi, stopping centrally at A. Laikmaa, Viru and Vabaduse väljak.
Bus 2 runs approximately every 20–30 minutes from around 5 a.m. until midnight. Downtown stops include Kaubamaja, Estonia and Vabaduse Väljak, before the bus continues to Balti Jaam.
Balti Jaam is a bus 2 terminus; the guide to Balti Jaam and Keskturg markets covers two of Tallinn’s market names.
A one-hour public-transport ticket costs €2. You can buy one by tapping a contactless bank card at an onboard validator or at the airport ticket machine.
What are the taxi and road-transfer options?
The airport taxi pickup area is directly in front of the passenger terminal. Bolt, Forus Taxi and Uber are taxi-by-app partners; Forus Takso and Bolt Taxi vehicles also wait outside the terminal.
Use partner taxis at the official stand. Taxis from other companies may pick up or drop off passengers only in the Kiss&Fly area of the parking building. Estonia does not legally limit taxi rates, so check that the quoted rate suits you and, if possible, ask the driver for an estimated fare before setting off.
BoltDrive and Citybee car-sharing vehicles use a designated parking area at the airport.
How should you plan the final leg to your hotel?
Choose your tram or bus stop with the hotel’s location in mind, then check the onward walk or connection before boarding. Central tram stops include Hobujaama, A. Laikmaa, Viru and Vabaduse väljak; bus 2 stops include Kaubamaja, Estonia and Vabaduse Väljak.
If you are staying in the centre, the route may involve a final walk from your stop. For a day in Tallinn, combine arrival planning with ideas from this one-day Tallinn itinerary.
Practical arrival tips
For current transport routes, ticket details and taxi arrangements, check the official site before you go: consult Visit Tallinn for public transport and Tallinn Airport for airport services. The airport’s passenger information point is in the departure hall; it opens two hours before the day’s first flight and closes after the last arriving flight.
FAQs
How far is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport from the city centre?
The airport is 4 km from Tallinn city centre.
Where do you find public transport at the airport?
The public-transport centre is at the city end of the passenger terminal. From arrivals, follow the signs to the connecting walkway, using the escalator or lift.
How much is a one-hour public-transport ticket?
The ticket costs €2 and can be bought with a contactless bank card onboard or at the airport ticket machine.
Where is the airport taxi pickup area?
It is directly in front of the passenger terminal. Use partner taxis at the official stand.