Palanga International Airport – PLQ Palanga
Palanga International Airport with code PLQ is located in Palanga, Lithuania. This regional international airport is found in the town of Palanga which is considered a resort town and it is popular among tourists. The town is also on the outskirts of the Baltic Sea. The airport is the third largest airfield in the whole Lithuania. The airfield is serving short and middle routes to various European destinations. It serves as a gateway to various Baltic Sea Resorts in the nearby cities of Klaipeda and other parts of Latvia. There are thousands of tourists that are coming in the region especially during peak season.
Best Time to Visit
Palanga International Airport was inaugurated in 1937. It was used by Lithuania Air Force as a training ground. After two years, there are first scheduled airline services then began operating on the route of Kaunas and Palanga. During the war, it was used by the Soviets as their airbase. A few years after the war, it became a civilian airport. In 1991, the airport became a state-owned facility. Sventoji and Vilimiske are two cities that are nearby the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Symbiosis Hostel is 5 minutes away from the beach and pier. Guests can feel at home in one of the nine guest rooms offered by the facility. Each room has microwaves and internet access. There is also a shopping center within the vicinity. Amberton Green Apartment Palanga is offering a spacious indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna. The facility is found in the historic city of Palanga. Each room has access to the balcony and terrace.
