Estonia's main international gateway, named after a president.
Opened
1936
Location
Tallinn, Estonia
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Estonia, serving the capital city of Tallinn. It handles the majority of Estonia's international passenger and cargo traffic, connecting the Baltic state to destinations across Europe and beyond.
The airport was renamed in 2009 in honor of Lennart Meri, Estonia's first post-Soviet president and a noted writer and filmmaker. It has undergone significant modernization since Estonian independence, with terminal expansions improving passenger capacity and facilities.
The airport serves as a hub for Nordica, the Estonian national carrier, and attracts numerous low-cost and full-service European airlines. Its proximity to the city center—approximately four kilometers—makes it one of the more conveniently located airports in the Baltic region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated passenger terminal with both Schengen and non-Schengen areas to accommodate EU and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Tallinn city center by bus lines, taxis, and ride-hailing services, with the journey taking approximately 15 minutes.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include Nordica, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Finnair, Lufthansa, and SAS, among other European carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Lennart Meri, Estonia's first post-independence president, in 2009.
- ›Located approximately 4 km from central Tallinn, making it unusually close to a capital city center.
- ›Handled around 3.1 million passengers in 2019 before pandemic-related declines.
- ›The airport has ICAO code EETN, with EE reflecting its Estonian national prefix.
- ›Serves as the primary hub for Nordica, the Estonian state-owned regional airline.
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