It has been described as a “lesser known destination”

A European city that has been described as ‘the perfect weekend away’ can be flown from Liverpool John Lennon Airport for £89. Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city, is just under a three-hour flight from Liverpool.

Famous for its charming old town and connecting Vytautas to the Great Bridge, you can wander the streets of the town and visit numerous museums, restaurants, shops and much more. Combining medieval architecture and modern buildings, there are also outdoor spaces to see.

With much to offer, Liverpool John Lennon Airport said the city is “a lesser known destination”. On their website they said: “The perfect weekend getaway, Kaunas combines excellent cuisine, interesting architecture and a variety of cultural experiences. »

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It was in 2021 that Ryanair announced the route from Liverpool. And we’ve found flights in the coming weeks if you’re looking for a last-minute city break.

You can fly from Liverpool to Kaunas at 05:45 on October 9 and return on October 12 at 15:45 with Ryanair for £89. You can find out more below.

What are the best attractions in Kaunas?

There are so many things to see and do in Kaunas. When it comes to the Old Town, tourists can head to Vilniaus Street and its surrounding areas, which are full of cafes, restaurants, galleries, street art and much more.

Main attraction, the old town is also protected by UNESCO. A maze of cobbled streets, Liverpool John Lennon Airport has described it as “a must-visit during your stay in Kaunas”.

Here you can find the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and Paul and the Kaunas Castle. The town hall square – Rotušės aikštė – is a must-see, lined with pastel-colored merchant houses from the 15th and 16th centuries and the spectacular Baroque town hall.

The New Town also offers multiple shops, bars, restaurants, museums and theaters to visit. Laisvės alėja (Liberty Avenue), which connects the New Town with the Old Town, is also a shoppers’ paradise.

One of the city’s most unique tourist attractions is the Devil’s Museum, which consists of thousands of devil sculptures from a private collection. From paintings to masks, sculptures and more, it can add something different to your usual itinerary.

If you want to travel a little further from the city center, Pazaislis Monastery is a popular landmark that attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is the largest monastery in the county and features Italian Baroque style architecture.

How many hours is the flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Kaunas

The average flight from Liverpool to Kuanas takes two hours and 50 minutes. You can fly direct from Liverpool John Lennon Airport with Ryanair.

At the time of writing we found flights from Liverpool to Kaunas at 05:45 on October 9 and back on October 12 at 15:45 with Ryanair for £89. You can find the flights here.

East Kaunas

Kaunas is a place where you can travel all year round. Liverpool John Lennon Airport has also said Christmas is a popular time to visit the city as it offers a full program of events including Christmas markets, special light installations, festive concerts and much more.

The LJLA website says: “A lesser-known destination, Kaunas is a great value place to visit with a fantastic range of restaurants, fascinating museums and lush green spaces. Surrounded by hills and located at the confluence of two rivers, Kaunas is the communications and business center of Lithuania.

“For many Lithuanians, it is considered the heart of the country and was the provisional capital from 1920 to 1939. During this period, much of the city was built over with 12,000 new buildings appearing.

“About half of these buildings still remain, earning Kaunas the European Heritage label for its modernist architecture. It combines this architecture with the medieval walls and 21st century buildings, representing every part of Kaunastic’s history .

“With its tree-lined avenues, open squares, museums, theaters and range of food, including traditional Lithuanian dishes, Kaunas is the ideal cultural destination.”