The Ministry of Transport of Lithuania reported that on July 11-12, during the NATO summit, taking into account NATO security requirements, all flights in the airspace 30 km from the Litexpo exhibition hall, where the meeting will take place, will be prohibited.
This is reported by the Delfi portal.
Flights in Vilnius will be limited for a little more than a day - from 12:00 on July 11 to 14:00 on July 12.
According to Lithuanian airports, more than 100 flights from Vilnius will be canceled due to this 26-hour restriction.
Airlines will inform passengers in advance about the planned cancellation of flights.
It is noted that due to higher than usual aircraft traffic and congestion at Vilnius and Kaunas airports, disruptions and delays in air traffic are also possible.
If possible, from 12:00 on July 11 to 14:00 on July 12, it is recommended not to choose flights to and from Vilnius and Kaunas.
The Ministry also notes that from July 7 to 13, additional restrictions on the movement of aircraft will be introduced over the territory of Lithuania, and the flight of small planes, balloons and drones will be prohibited.
The NATO summit is being held in Lithuania for the first time. It will be the largest event in the history of Lithuania, at which 40-50 foreign delegations (up to 3,000 guests) and about 2,000 representatives of non-governmental organizations and international media are expected.