Tallinn airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Tallinn Airport (TLL) is in Ülemiste, a few kilometres south-east of the Old Town. The tram line to the airport reopened on 1 August 2026, so trams T2 and T4 are again the fastest cheap link to the centre.
How long it takes and how often
Trams T2 and T4 each run about every 10 minutes and take about 15 minutes to the centre. First trams to the airport leave the centre at about 05:10, and the last trams back to town leave the airport at about 00:15 (T2) and 00:45 (T4).
Options and prices
- Tram T2 or T4 to the centre: normal city fare, 2 EUR for 1 hour by contactless card
- Tram T2 stops at the bus station, Terminal A (ferries) and Balti jaam. T4 goes via Hobujaama to Tondi
- Official taxi to the centre: about 10 EUR
- Bolt or Uber to the centre: about 8 EUR
- Tallinn Card includes the airport tram and bus rides
Where to buy tickets
- Tap a contactless bank card, phone or watch on the tram validator
- QR tickets from the ticket machines at Tallinn Airport or the Pilet.ee app
- Ühiskaart sold at the R-Kiosk in the arrivals hall
- Taxis from the rank, or Bolt and Uber in the app
Ülemiste City: airport tram reopened (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Tallinn airport to the city centre?
Tallinn Airport (TLL) is in Ülemiste, a few kilometres south-east of the Old Town. The tram line to the airport reopened on 1 August 2026, so trams T2 and T4 are again the fastest cheap link to the centre. Trams T2 and T4 each run about every 10 minutes and take about 15 minutes to the centre. First trams to the airport leave the centre at about 05:10, and the last trams back to town leave the airport at about 00:15 (T2) and 00:45 (T4).
How much does it cost to get from Tallinn airport to the centre?
Tram T2 or T4 to the centre: normal city fare, 2 EUR for 1 hour by contactless card. Tram T2 stops at the bus station, Terminal A (ferries) and Balti jaam. T4 goes via Hobujaama to Tondi. Official taxi to the centre: about 10 EUR. Bolt or Uber to the centre: about 8 EUR. Tallinn Card includes the airport tram and bus rides.
Where do I buy tickets at Tallinn airport?
Tap a contactless bank card, phone or watch on the tram validator QR tickets from the ticket machines at Tallinn Airport or the Pilet.ee app Ühiskaart sold at the R-Kiosk in the arrivals hall Taxis from the rank, or Bolt and Uber in the app
Any tips for the airport transfer in Tallinn?
The tram stop is a short walk from the terminal. Tap your bank card on board, as you would in the city.