Special Assistance Service and How to Request It

 

Special assistance services include:

Passenger meet and greet within the airport territory upon arrival by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train;
Passenger escort to the aircraft (including check-in, customs, security screening, passport control, and boarding assistance);
Passenger escort from the aircraft (disembarkation, escort to customs inspection, passport control, and baggage reclaim);
Passenger and baggage escort (as required) to a car, bus, taxi, or train.

How to request special assistance:

In advance, when purchasing your flight ticket online (when entering passenger details, please tick the additional box indicating the need for assistance). We recommend booking assistance as early as possible – ideally at least 48 hours before your flight.
In advance, when booking your trip through a travel agency. Please inform the travel agency representative of your assistance requirements;
Upon arrival at the airport, press the assistance call button and staff will attend to you.

Arrival notification

Passengers wishing to use the complimentary special assistance service must notify airport staff of their arrival:

By approaching the check-in desk (priority access – no need to wait in the general queue);
By pressing the assistance call buttons at designated assistance points (detailed information available in the 'Arrival at the Airport' section);
By sending an SMS to +370 650 11103 (recommended for passengers with hearing impairments; please state in the message that you have arrived and your current location).

Important information:

During peak hours, priority is given to passengers who have pre-booked special assistance;
Passengers travelling with a recognised assistance dog or electric wheelchair must notify the airline or travel agency from which the ticket was purchased in advance;
Upon arrival at your destination airport after requesting special assistance, please remain seated on the aircraft until staff arrive to assist you.

  

  

Arrival at the Airport

Recommendations

When arriving by car, we recommend stopping to drop off or pick up passengers with reduced mobility at the ‘Kiss & Fly’ zone located near the departure terminal. This location is particularly convenient as an assistance call point is situated nearby. Vehicles may park here free of charge for up to 10 minutes. If you anticipate that dropping off or picking up a passenger with reduced mobility will require more than 10 minutes, please complete the request form at least 48 hours before the flight.

Arrival options

 

 

Specialised transport

This service is provided by:

 

Arrival notification

Passengers wishing to use the complimentary special assistance service must notify airport staff of their arrival:

  • By approaching the check-in desk (priority access – no need to wait in the general queue);
  • By pressing the assistance call buttons at designated assistance points (information on call button locations is provided below);
  • By sending an SMS to +370 650 11103 (recommended for passengers with hearing impairments; please state in the message that you have arrived and your current location).

Vilnius Airport floor plan with all assistance call point locations marked.

Services at the Airport

Designated waiting area in the departure terminal

A clearly marked waiting area is available in the terminal, equipped with an assistance call button. Passengers may use this location to announce their arrival, request assistance, and wait for staff to attend to them. This area is conveniently located on the left-hand side upon entering the main departure hall.

Priority access at security screening

Passengers with reduced mobility are granted priority access at security screening, with a dedicated lane and private screening area available. For passengers travelling independently, we recommend using boarding pass scanning gate number 5, which is adapted for wheelchair access.

Complimentary wheelchairs

Complimentary wheelchairs are available for use at the airport (located next to the baby stroller area). They can be found at the following designated locations:

  • In the departure area, immediately after passing through security screening, on the right-hand side;
  • In the non-Schengen area, opposite the Duty Free shop.

After use, please leave wheelchairs at the boarding gates.

Complimentary Sunflower Lanyard

Complimentary Sunflower Lanyards, which indicate a hidden disability, are available at the airport. Please request one at the check-in desks or security screening boarding pass scanning stations. Airport staff are trained to recognise this accessory and are prepared to provide additional attention and time.

Specialised aircraft boarding equipment

Passengers travelling with wheelchairs are transported to and from the aircraft at Vilnius Airport using Ambulift vehicles. Models in use: EAU 1500 FLS and Thunderlift L.

Accessible toilets

Accessible toilets for wheelchair users are available in both the departure and arrival terminals.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs

Upon departure, passengers may use their own wheelchair up to the aircraft door. During boarding, the wheelchair is loaded into the cargo hold and the airline is responsible for its onward transportation. Upon arrival, passengers are entitled to receive their wheelchair at the aircraft door. If the wheelchair is damaged or lost during the journey, the airport will provide a temporary replacement (please contact the baggage services office).

Departure from the Airport

When travelling by car, we recommend stopping to pick up passengers with reduced mobility at the ‘Kiss & Fly’ zone located near the departure terminal. Vehicles may park here free of charge for up to 10 minutes. Assistance staff will escort passengers to this location upon request.

If you anticipate that boarding a passenger with reduced mobility will require more than 10 minutes, please complete the request form at least 48 hours before the flight.

A designated waiting area for specialised transport is available at the P2 car park adjacent to the arrivals terminal. Assistance staff will escort passengers to this location upon request.

Service Evaluation

You may provide feedback on our special assistance service here.

Contact Information

For assistance at Vilnius Airport

Phone: +370 612 44442
Email: [email protected]

If the rights of passengers with reduced mobility have been infringed, you are entitled to submit a complaint to the authority responsible for monitoring the implementation of Regulation 1107/2006:

Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration
Švitrigailos g. 42, 03209 Vilnius
Tel.: +370 5 278 56 02
Fax: +370 5 213 22 70
Email: [email protected]

 

Additional Useful Information
  • For more information about your rights when travelling by air, please visit the European Commission website;
  • The informational leaflet ‘Diabetes and Air Travel‘ provides answers to frequently asked questions;

 

 

Special Assistance Quality Standards