TLLUpdated November 20, 2025

Getting to and from Tallinn airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Tallinn airport (TLL), 4 km from Tallinn. See also the airport guide for general information.

Ride-sharing

A good way to get out of the airport is to request a ride using the Uber or Bolt apps. To find your driver, you must exit the Arrivals area on the ground floor. However, it is always advisable to follow the instructions directly from the app once your ride has been confirmed. Prices to the centre of Tallinn are around €8.00, depending on which option you choose.

Bus

Line 2 from Tallinna Linnatranspordi (Tel +372 643 4142) runs along Tartu highway, about 100 metres from the airport. It travels to the city centre and Míµigu, with stops at Balti, Tornimí¤e, Keskturg, Sossimí¤gi and Kaabli. It operates between 4:53 am and 11:49 pm. Travel time is about 20 minutes.

On the other hand, route 15 stops at the north end of the terminal and goes to central Tallinn, Tornimae, Keskturg, Sossimägi, Ulemiste, Valukoja, Tubaka and Suutemae between 6:10 am and 11:42 pm.

Service 49 travels to Viimsi and Lennujaam, with stops at Ulemiste, Dvigatel, Tubaka, Vesse, Kalevipoja, Kiviku, Laiakula, Kaasiku, and Merivalj.

Line 65 runs from the airport to Lasnamae, via Ulemiste jaam (train station), Valukoja, Tubaka, Vesse, Pikri, Virbi, Loitsu, Vana-Kuuli, Meeliku, Katleri, Priisle and Seli.

Such services have a fare of €2.00 and tickets can be purchased on board the vehicle. A QR ticket purchased online costs €1.50.

There are also long-distance buses run by Tpilet (Tel +372 681 3408) which stop at the enclosure on request and travel along the Tartu highway.

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located directly in front of the terminal doors. The official airport operators are Forus Takso (Tel +372 612 0000) and Tallink Takso (Tel +372 640 8921). The ride to the city centre takes 10 minutes and can cost between €5.00-7.00. A fare should be agreed with the driver before departure. In addition, it is recommended to avoid taxi drivers who offer their services unsolicited at the airport and car park.

Further information

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Tips for getting to and from TLL

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Tallinn airport is 4 km from Tallinn. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at TLL.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at TLL.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near TLL.
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