Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport in Tallinn, Estonia
Quick Facts
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) is a Schengen Area airport in Tallinn, Estonia. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport TLL
City Tallinn
Country Estonia
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code TLL
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City Tallinn
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Country Estonia
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) is located in Tallinn, Estonia. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Estonia.
Transit FAQs — Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL)
Do I need a visa to transit through Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is in Estonia, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Tallinn during your layover.
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