Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, or simply known as Tallinn Airport, is the largest airport in Estonia and is a hub for the national airline Nordica. Tallinn Airport is open to both domestic and international flights. It is located on the eastern shore of the Ülemiste Lake, 5,0 km southeast of the center of Tallinn. Tallinn airport, formerly known as Ülemiste Airport, is frequently used by companies providing private jet charter services.
The airport is large enough to handle 3.480 m × 45 m (11.417 ft × 148 ft) and wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 747, six taxiways and seventeen terminal gates, and has a single asphalt/concrete runway 08/26. Since March 29, 2009, the aerodrome has been officially known as Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport in honor of Lennart Meri, the leader of the Estonian independence movement and the second President of Estonia.
Estonia private jet charter prices
Although Estonia air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Tallinn are as follows.
| Light Jet | 17.750 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 23.000 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 33.250 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
Construction of the Tallinn Airport building was started on 16 November 1931. Although the airport served periodically until its completion, it was officially opened on 20 September 1936. Since the first runways had a soft surface, they became unusable for take-off and landing in the spring and autumn seasons. For this reason, only seaplanes stationed at Lake Ülemiste were able to fly, and during the winter months it was possible to use the frozen surface of the lake as a runway for small planes.
With the outbreak of the Second World War, Estonia was occupied by the Soviet Union. On July 22, 1940, an order was given by the Soviet occupation authorities to transfer the airport to the Soviet Air Force. After the war, Soviet rule continued in the country. Between 1945 and 1989, Aeroflot was the only airline to serve Tallinn Airport. Renovations interrupted during the war were resumed in 1976, and all the pre-war improvements planned throughout the airport were completed in 1980.
The construction works of the first cargo terminal, located in the middle of the next cargo area on the north side of the airport, were started in March 1998 and completed in September 1997 in order to ensure the intensive use of the airport and more regular landings of incoming cargo planes. In 1999, the passenger terminal building was completely modernized, increasing its capacity to 1,4 million passengers per year. A new aircraft maintenance hangar was opened in 2012, and for the first time in the airport’s history, the number of passengers exceeded two million.
The airport underwent a major expansion project between January 2006 and September 2008. The terminal was expanded in three directions, resulting in 18 new gates added to the Terminal building.
After the death of former President of Estonia, Lennart Meri, on March 14, 2006, the airport began to be called Lennart Meri International Airport. Today, Tallinn Airport expansions are still in progress. Future plans include expanding the runway by 600-700 meters, constructing a brand new taxiway, new storage facilities, and a new point to serve regular long-haul flights.
Places to visit in Estonia Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of the Baltic country of Estonia, is located at the junction of the Baltic Sea with the Gulf of Finland. Being the capital of the country as well as the main port city, Tallinn is one of the best spots to choose for winter tourism.
Tallinn’s Old Town, also known as the Old Town, is one of Tallinn’s most popular tourist attractions. In the Old City, which managed to preserve its medieval architecture intact, St. Olaf’s Church is one of the must-see places. Russian architecture is dominant throughout Estonia, and the most beautiful representative of this is the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which is one of the places where tourists show great interest. In addition, Toompea Hill in the city allows viewing of the whole city. Katerina Gate, Kadriorg Palace, Viru Gate, which attracts attention with its architecture and is the entrace of cafes and restaurants, is among the most active places in Tallinn.
Tallinn Airport transport guide
Transportation between the airport and the city center is provided by 90K buses departing every 30 minutes. 90K serves between 08:00 – 18:00 hours. The 2 bus lines, which operate at night, may vary according to the seasons.
The tram line, which also runs regularly apart from the bus, is located just outside the port. From Monday to Saturday, the first tram arrives at the airport at 05:25 and on Sundays at 05:45. The last tram, which departs from the airport at 0:45 in the morning, allows passengers arriving late in the evening to reach the city center by public transport.
At the airport, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Budget, The Hertz Corporation, National Car Rental companies provide car rental services. There are also taxi stands available outside the port. It should be noted that there is no fixed taxi fare in Estonia, so it is necessary to negotiate with taxis in advance.
Passengers who want to reach the center by private vehicle can reach the center in as little as 15 minutes by following the main road numbered Tallinn–Tartu–Võru–Luhamaa/2.
