The airport is connected to both bus and tram services. Taxis and a number of car hire companies are also available.

We describe our experiences of getting around the city in our guide to Tallinn.

Buses and trams

Official information, ticket prices, timetables and the current locations of buses and trams can be found on the website: transport.tallinn.ee.

Trams on lines 2 and 4 are the fastest form of transport.

• Tram 2– City Centre (A. Laikmaa), main bus station, Balti jaam railway station, Kopli
  • Timetable and map: transport.tallinn.ee/tram/2
  • Tip for a modern hotel near Balti jaam station: Go Hotel Shnelli ***
• Tram 4 –City Centre (Hobujaama), Main Bus Station, Tondi
  • Timetable and map: transport.tallinn.ee/tram/4
  • Recommendation for a hotel in the historic centre: Rixwell Collection Savoy Boutique Hotel ****
• Bus 49 – eastern part of Tallinn, Piriti Beach
  • Timetable and map: transport.tallinn.ee/bus/49

The journey time to the city centre (to the ‘A. Laikmaa’ or ‘Hobujaama’ stops) is approximately 15 minutes.

The combined frequency of lines 2 and 4 is approximately 5–7 minutes.

• Last tram from the airport to the city centre – 00:15 (line 2), 00:45 (line 4)
• The first tram from the A. Laikmaa stop to the airport leaves at 5.23 on weekdays; 5.43 on Saturdays and Sundays
• The first tram from the Hobujaama stop to the airport – 5.09 am every day

Fare information

Tickets are the same for all bus and tram routes in Tallinn.

You can choose from several types of fare.

• Your own contactless card– a 2 eur valid for 60 minutes can be purchased simply by tapping your own payment card on the orange validators located throughout the bus or tram. After purchasing three tickets on a given calendar day, the fare for that calendar day (or at 4.00 am the following day) will be converted into a full-day ticket for 5,50 eur. However, if you want a 72- or 120-hour ticket, it is better value to buy a Ühiskart (see below).
• QR-Ticket – available from ticket machines at stops, on the website tallinn.pilet.ee/buyor via the Pilet mobile app for 2 eur valid for 60 minutes (with the option to change services), and a standard QR code will be sent to your email. You then scan this at the ticket reader inside the bus or tram (at the front door only).
• All-day tickets– valid for 24, 72 or 120 hours from validation and cannot be purchased via the mobile app unless you have a Ühiskaart card. This ticket cannot be purchased from a ticket machine either. The easiest option for tourists is to purchase a Ühiskaart for 3 eur (a refundable deposit) at the R-Kiosk in the arrivals hall (open 4.30 am–1.00 am), where you can immediately purchase the relevant day ticket. You can return the card at an R-Kiosk at the airport, railway station or ferry terminal.
  • 5,50 eur – 24 hours
  • 9 eur – 72 hours
  • 11 eur – 120 hours

You can find detailed information on fares at this link:tallinn.ee/en/pilet.

Taxis, Uber, Bolt

An official taxi to Tallinn city centre will cost 10 eur, and you can always pay by cash or card. 

Uber and, in particular, Bolt also operate in Tallinn. Fares are slightly cheaper than taxis, and a journey to the city centre will cost around 8 eur.

Car hire

Several major international car hire companies have branches in the terminal. A car is the best way to explore the Estonian countryside or travel to the coast.

The car hire counters are located right next to the bus and tram stops, about a 2-minute walk from the terminal through a covered walkway.

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Prices for a week’s hire range from 120 eur to 180 eur depending on the season.

Long-distance buses

Lux Express long-distance buses also stop at the airport, serving several destinations.

The cheapest way to buy tickets is online in advance on the website luxexpress.eu/en.

• Tartu– 1–2 times an hour, prices from 10 eur
• Võru– 5–6 times a day, prices from 14 eur