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💡 The Short Version: Take tram T4 or T2 from the end of the terminal. The airport is 4 km from the centre. T4 reaches Viru, at the edge of the Old Town, in about 19 minutes, and Vabaduse väljak (Freedom Square) in 21. T2 goes via the bus station and Old City Harbour to Balti jaam. A one-hour ticket costs €2: tap a contactless bank card on the orange validator at the front door. Bus 2 takes about 15 minutes to Vabaduse väljak. Taxis wait in front of the terminal. Or book a transfer: a private airport transferad is sold on GetYourGuide for those who want a driver waiting.
⚠️ Tap in at the front door of every tram and bus. A tap on your first ride does not cover your next one, and Tallinn Municipal Police fine passengers without a validated ticket up to €40. Visitors do not travel free; free travel is for registered Tallinn residents.
Ways into the city compared
| Option | Time to the centre | Cost | Where from | First and last from the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tram T4 | About 19 minutes to Viru, 21 to Vabaduse väljak | €2 | Public transport centre, city end of the terminal | First tram 05:30, last 00:00 |
| Tram T2 | About 22 minutes to the Old City Harbour (Reisisadam A-terminal) | €2 | Same stop as T4 | First tram 05:20, last 00:15 |
| Bus 2 | About 15 minutes to Vabaduse väljak, 21 to Balti jaam | €2 | Stop on Tartu highway in front of the car park, a short walk from the terminal | About 05:00 to midnight |
| Taxi, Bolt, Uber | Depends on traffic | Rates not capped by law; ask for an estimate | Taxi rank and pick-up spot in front of the terminal | All hours |
T2 and T4 each run every 10 to 13 minutes on weekdays and every 15 to 16 minutes at weekends, thinning to about 20 minutes late in the evening. The times above are for a weekday; the live timetable is at transport.tallinn.ee.
Tram 4 at the airport stop. Photo: Smiley.toerist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Which stop to get off at
| Stop | Tram | From the airport | What is there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viru | T4 | About 19 minutes | The east edge of the Old Town and Town Hall Square on foot |
| Vabaduse väljak | T4 | About 21 minutes | Freedom Square, the south edge of the Old Town |
| Reisisadam A-terminal | T2 | About 22 minutes | The Old City Harbour and the ferries to Helsinki |
| Balti jaam | T2 | After the harbour stop | The railway station, Balti Jaama Turg and Telliskivi |
Tallinn Coach Station is 2.4 km from the airport and reached by tram, bus or taxi. Lux Express coaches that enter Tallinn along the Tartu highway, including Tallinn to Tartu and Tallinn to Tartu to Võru, also stop at the airport bus stop.
Or book a private transfer
A tram ticket costs €2. For a driver waiting after a late flight or with heavy luggage, a private transfer is the alternative.
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The trams
The tram stop is in the airport’s public transport centre at the northern, city end of the terminal. From Arrivals, take the escalator or lift and the walkway. Trams and city buses leave from here.
- T4 runs from the airport via the bus station (Bussijaam) and Viru to Vabaduse väljak and Tondi. Get off at Viru for the Old Town and Tallinn Town Hall and square.
- T2 runs via the bus station and the Old City Harbour, where Reisisadam A-terminal is the stop for the ferries, then on to Balti jaam and Kopli. For the crossing to Helsinki, see the Helsinki day trip.
A one-hour ticket is €2 and lets you change between trams, buses and trolleybuses. Tap a contactless bank card, or buy a QR ticket from the machine in the waiting area by the tram and bus stop. The fares, day ticket and Ühiskaart are in public transport in Tallinn. The Ühiskaart is sold at the R-Kiosk in the public part of the terminal next to Arrivals.
Tallinn Airport terminal. Photo: Liilia Moroz, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
Bus 2
Bus 2 leaves from a stop on Tartu highway, in front of the car park, a short walk from the terminal. It runs towards the centre only, every 20 to 30 minutes, via Kaubamaja and Vabaduse väljak to Balti jaam station. It does not go to the ferry terminals; for those, take tram T2. Single tickets cost €2 from the machine in the terminal or from the validator at the front of the bus.
Buses 47, 49 and 65 also leave from the public transport centre, for Peetri school, Viimsi centre and Priisle.
Taxis and Bolt
Taxis wait in front of the terminal. The airport recommends its partner taxis at the official taxi rank; Forus Taxi runs Comfort, Premium and XL cars there. Taxis from other companies can only stop in the Kiss & Fly area in the car park building. Bolt, Uber and Forus Taxi can be ordered by app, and Bolt and Uber show the price before you book. A taxi stand and a pick-up spot for Bolt and Uber are just outside the terminal.
Taxi rates are not capped by law in Estonia and each company sets its own, posted on a yellow sticker on the car’s right rear window. Ask the driver for an estimate before you set off, and make sure the meter is running.
Tram T2 near Linnahall. Photo: MorsMe, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
Going back to the airport
Take T4 towards Lennujaam from Vabaduse väljak or Viru, or T2 from the Old City Harbour or Balti jaam. Bus 2 runs towards the centre only, so it does not take you back to the airport; buses 47, 49 and 65 serve the airport from Peetri school, Viimsi centre and Priisle. From the tram stop, the escalator or lift and the walkway lead into the terminal.
After midnight
The last tram leaves the airport at 00:00 (T4) or 00:15 (T2), and bus 2 runs until about midnight. After that, take a taxi or a Bolt. For cards and cash on arrival, see money in Tallinn.
Plan the rest
- Getting around town: public transport in Tallinn.
- Where to sleep: where to stay in Tallinn compares the areas the trams serve.
- First day: Tallinn in 1 or 2 days.
Common questions
How far is Tallinn Airport from the city centre?
About 4 kilometres. Tram T4 takes about 19 minutes to the Viru stop beside the Old Town and 21 minutes to Vabaduse väljak (Freedom Square), and bus 2 takes about 15 minutes to Vabaduse väljak.
How much does the tram from Tallinn Airport to the Old Town cost?
€2 for a one-hour ticket, valid on trams, trolleybuses and buses. Tap a contactless bank card on the orange validator at the front door of the tram, or buy a QR ticket from the machine in the waiting area by the tram and bus stop.
Which tram do I take from Tallinn Airport?
T4 runs to Viru, Vabaduse väljak and Tondi. T2 runs via the bus station and the Old City Harbour (Reisisadam A-terminal) to Balti jaam and Kopli. Both leave from the public transport centre at the city end of the terminal.
Are Bolt taxis available at Tallinn Airport?
Yes. Bolt, Uber and Forus Taxi all serve the airport, and Bolt and Uber show the price before you book. Taxi rates are not capped by law, so ask for an estimate before you set off.
Does public transport run from Tallinn Airport late at night?
The last tram leaves the airport at 00:00 (T4) or 00:15 (T2), and bus 2 runs until about midnight. After that, take a taxi or a Bolt.
