Vilnius Airport reopened early on December 4, 2025, at 02:30 UTC after three overnight shutdowns triggered by balloons carrying contraband launched from Belarus crossing into Lithuanian airspace. The airport first halted flights at 19:36 on December 3, reopened at 21:06, but closed again at 22:24, resuming only after midnight at 01:15, with full flight operations restarting at 02:30. The temporary airspace restrictions disrupted 27 flights and affected about 3,100 passengers. Five flights were diverted to Kaunas Airport, where passengers were bused to Vilnius. Seventeen flights were delayed and five cancelled. Further delays remain possible due to crew and aircraft rotations. Lithuanian authorities say these balloon incursions are part of a hybrid operation by Belarus, which has previously forced airport closures and led to closing of border checkpoints. Prime Minister Inga Rugienienė has warned the border may close again indefinitely if the 'hybrid attack' continues.

Vilnius Airport reopened early on December 4, 2025, at 02:30 UTC after three overnight shutdowns triggered by balloons carrying contraband launched from Belarus crossing into Lithuanian airspace. The airport first halted flights at 19:36 on December 3, reopened at 21:06, but closed again at 22:24, resuming only after midnight at 01:15, with full flight operations restarting at 02:30. The temporary airspace restrictions disrupted 27 flights and affected about 3,100 passengers. Five flights were diverted to Kaunas Airport, where passengers were bused to Vilnius. Seventeen flights were delayed and five cancelled. Further delays remain possible due to crew and aircraft rotations. Lithuanian authorities say these balloon incursions are part of a hybrid operation by Belarus, which has previously forced airport closures and led to closing of border checkpoints. Prime Minister Inga Rugienienė has warned the border may close again indefinitely if the 'hybrid attack' continues.