Airport
Tallinn Lennujaam International Airport,
IATA Code: TLLLocation: The airport is two miles (4km) south east of Tallinn city centre.
Time: GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
Contacts: Tel: +372 605 8888.
Transfer to the city: Bus 2 connects the airport to the city centre. The bus stop is in front of the departure hall at the airport. Taxis are available at a rank outside the arrivals hall and take about 10 minutes to the city centre.
Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport. Cab fare into Tallinn is roughly EUR10.
Car rental: Car rental agencies operating at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Europcar.
Facilities: The airport is small, but ultra-modern. Three banks operate at the airport providing ATMs, exchange services and cashing of travellers cheques. There is a post office in the departure hall, a large duty free shop, a bar and snack bar, left luggage, travel agencies, a beauty salon and two comfortable, well-equipped business lounges.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.tallinn-airport.ee
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Tallinn
Estonia's ancient seacoast capital, Tallinn exudes a sense of romantic history, being one of the most completely preserved medieval cities in Europe, a gem on the UNESCO World Heritage List that is only beginning to be discovered by delighted visitors of all ages. A spirit of mystery still pervades the cobbled courtyards of the picturesque Old Town, the winding alleys overhung with original 12th and 13th century merchant's houses, barns, warehouses and a profusion of perfectly preserved medieval church and state buildings.
While preserving its past Tallinn is as forward-looking and progressive as any other modern European capital. This is probably best reflected in the interactive exhibits at the Tallinn Science and Technology Centre, the city's showcase for the arts and sciences. Public transport is modern and efficient; the nightlife is pumping from cigar bars and pool halls to nightclubs; and dining out is a tasty choice from take-away pizza and Chinese to formal French and traditional Estonian cuisine.
