airBaltic press release, 22. 5. 2025

 

Prague. Today, on May 22, 2025, the Latvian airline airBaltic has launched a new direct route connecting Prague and Vilnius, Lithuania. The twice-weekly service, operated on Thursdays and Saturdays, will run from May 22 through September 27, 2025, offering travellers a swift and convenient flight of approximately two hours between the two capitals.

Mantas Vrubliauskas, VP Network Management at airBaltic: “We are excited to offer Czech travellers a direct connection to Vilnius – a vibrant and fast-developing city that combines its rich history with modernity. As one of the greenest capitals in Europe, Vilnius offers a unique mix of nature, cultural heritage, and a lively business community, making it ideal for both city breaks and business trips. With this new route, we are making the Baltic region more accessible and inviting more Czech visitors to discover everything Lithuania has to offer.”

This new addition marks airBaltic’s second route from the Czech Republic, complementing its established connection between Prague and Riga, Latvia.

On flights between Vilnius and Prague, airBaltic will offer both Economy and Business Class. Business Class passengers can enjoy a comprehensive full-service package, including priority check-in and boarding, a front-of-cabin seat with a free seat for added privacy, a gourmet meal perfectly paired with a curated selection of premium beverages, and quicker disembarking upon arrival. Throughout the flight, a dedicated Business Class cabin crew ensures exceptional service. The ticket prices start from EUR 75 (Economy Class) and EUR 259 (Business Class).

The flights between the two cities will be operated by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The aircraft offers an excellent flying experience, with benefits for passengers such as wider seats, larger windows, more hand luggage space in the cabin and improved lavatories, as well as better overall performance. Furthermore, the airline offers free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet, making it the first European airline to provide this service. The entire fleet is planned to be equipped with this service.

airBaltic operates nearly 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, offering connections to a wide range of destinations in the airline's route network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company's homepage at www.airbaltic.com.

 

About airBaltic:
airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is the leading airline in the Baltics and one of Europe’s fastest-growing carriers. As a hybrid airline, it leverages the upsides of both traditional network and low-cost carriers. Through a network of nearly 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, airBaltic connects the Baltics with over 70 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus.

Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting of 50 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs over 2 800 people. In February 2025, airBaltic became the first European airline to offer free high-speed SpaceX Starlink internet on its flights.

The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state, which holds a 97.97% stake, with the remaining 2.03% owned by private shareholders. In January 2025, Lufthansa Group announced an investment in a minority stake in airBaltic, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.

airBaltic's commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards, including being named the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2023, APEX awarded the company the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe, and in 2024, airBaltic received the APEX Four Star Major Airline Award for its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience. The same year, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations. In 2025, airBaltic made its debut in the global rankings compiled by Airline Ratings, which recognized it among the world’s 50 safest airlines and included it in the list of the world’s top airlines for 2025.

For more information, please contact:
airBaltic Corporate Communication Unit
Air Baltic Corporation AS
Email: pr@airbaltic.com