The airport is connected to bus and tram services. Taxis and many car rental companies are also available.

We describe our experience of travelling around the city in our Tallinn travel guide.

Buses and trams

Trams do not currently run to the airport due to construction work. Service is expected to resume towards the end of 2026.

For official information, ticket prices, timetables and the current location of buses and trams, visit the website: transport.tallinn.ee.

• Bus 2 - Centrum (Estonia), Balti jaam Train Station
  • Timetable and map: transport.tallinn.ee/bus/2
  • Tip for a modern hotel near Balti jaam station: Go Hotel Shnelli ***
• Bus 15 - Centrum (Estonia)
  • Timetable and map: transport.tallinn.ee/bus/15
  • Tip for a hotel in the historic centre: Rixwell Collection Savoy Boutique Hotel ****
• Bus 13 - East and West of Tallinn
  • Timetable and map: transport.tallinn.ee/bus/13
• Bus 49 - eastern part of Tallinn, Piriti beach
  • Timetable and map: transport.tallinn.ee/bus/49

The journey time to the centre (stop "Estonia") is about 15 minutes.

The combined frequency of lines 2 and 15 is about 5-10 minutes.

• The last bus from the airport to the centre - 0:20 (line 2)
• First bus from Estonia stop to the airport - 5:24 on weekdays; 5:43 on Saturdays and Sundays

Ticket prices

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

There are several types of fares to choose from.

• Own contactless card - fares 2 eur for 60 minutes can be purchased simply by attaching your own payment card to the orange validators everywhere on the bus or tram. After three tickets have been purchased on a given calendar day, the fare on that calendar day (or at 4:00 a.m. the following day) will be converted to a full-day fare at 5,50 eur. However, if you want a 72- or 120-hour ticket, it is more convenient to buy an Ühiskart (see below).
• QR-Ticket - can be purchased at the vending machine at the bus stop, at tallinn.pilet.ee/buy or on the Pilet mobile app for 2 eur for 60 minutes (transferable) and a regular QR code will be emailed to you. This is then scanned on a reader inside the bus or tram (at the first door only).
• Day passes - valid for 24, 72 or 120 hours from the time they are marked and cannot be purchased via the mobile app unless you have a Ühiskaart card. This ticket cannot be bought from a ticket machine either. For tourists, the easiest option is to purchase an Ühiskaart for 3 eur (refundable deposit) at the R-Kiosk in the arrivals hall (open 4:30-1:00), which will directly purchase the corresponding day ticket. You can return the card at the R-Kiosk at the airport, train station or port.
  • 5,50 eur - 24 hours
  • 9 eur - 72 hours
  • 11 eur - 120 hours

Detailed fare information can be found at this link: tallinn.ee/en/pilet.

Taxi, Uber, Bolt

The official taxi to Tallinn city centre will cost 10 eur and you can always pay with cash or card.

Uber and especially Bolt also operate in Tallinn. Prices are slightly cheaper than taxis and you will pay roughly 8 eur when going to the centre.

Car rental

Several large international car rental companies have a branch in the terminal. A car is the best means of transport for exploring the Estonian countryside or a trip to the seaside.

The car rental counters are located right next to the bus and tram stops about 2 minutes walk from the terminal through the covered corridor.

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Weekly rental prices vary between 120 eur and 180 eur depending on the season.

Long-distance buses

Lux Express coaches also stop at the airport to several destinations.

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

• Tartu - 1-2 times per hour, prices from 10 eur
• Võru - 5-6 times per day, prices from 14 eur