Vilnius Airport Closed Again Due to Balloons

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Аэропорт Вильнюса. Фото: Reform.news

Author REFORM.news Published by 20:45 20.11.2025

On 20 November at 19:38 Belarusian time, air traffic at Vilnius Airport was temporarily suspended, the airport’s press service said.

According to the press service, “Initial information indicates that the decision to restrict the airspace was caused by a balloon (or several balloons) flying in the direction of Vilnius Airport.”

Passengers were advised to follow updated flight information on the Vilnius Airport website.

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