Tallinn: The Lennart Meri Tallinn International Airport

Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia on Baltic Sea. The city is a cultural hub and heart of medieval arts in Estonia as it still contained the cobbled streets, city walls, old town, cafes, shops, and alleyways. The downtown is spanned from the hills and still preserved the relics of the city wall. The city wall consists of green parks, ideal for a stroll around the Tallinn. Tallinn‘s old town is included in UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997. Ironically, new towns are sprawling on typical concrete style but still Tallinn has much to see and admire. 

The transport system of Tallinn is well-developed with all the available options like land, water, and air traveling. Tallinn international airport is an outstanding mode of transport that is used in the city by locals and foreigners enormously. This airport is the largest airport in Estonia and a home of the national airline, Estonian Air. It remained open round the clock for domestic and international flights. The airport is located at 4 KM away from the city center of Tallinn on the embankment of Lake Ulemist.

Tallinn airport has a single runway that is 3070 meters long and 45 meters wide, big enough to handle all large size aircraft like Boeing 747. The airport contains five taxiways and 14 terminal gates for the convenience of passengers. Tallinn airport has been used for the military purpose as an interceptor aircraft base. The official name of Tallinn airport has changed into Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport which was given to the airport in the honor of independence movement leader of Estonia who was also the 2nd president of Estonia.

The Tallinn Airport has undergone many expansions plans which expanded its terminal in three different directions that results in 18 new gates of terminals, separate lounges for Schengen and non-Schengen passengers, 10 new check-in desks, a restaurant and a café. The gallery which was made to connect all gates has made the terminal building a T-shaped. Outside the terminal, a taxiway is also added under this expansion plan. The new terminal has increased the capacity of handling passengers twice as it could handle before. Book for Talinn airport taxi for safe and reliable transportation.

On the whole, Tallinn is a little city with rich and abundant fascinations and if you are heading towards it, Tallinn airport would be your first pleasant experience in this journey.

Islands in Estonia

Estonia, known to be the country with the largest number of isles on earth comprising of 1500 islands, small and big, located along the cliffy Baltic coasts and Lake Peipus, generally edging the mainland. Despite of their beautiful landscape, many of the islands due to their smaller size do not owe much interest. Fortunately, there are certain exceptions which are worth spending. Among all the islands Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are the largest on Estonia and also the most popular owing to their extraordinary landscape and breathtaking site seeing views. The islands worth visiting on Estonia are:-

Saaremaa:-

This  2,700  sq.km spread island, inhabited to 40,000 people making it the largest island in Estonia with an intact and well-oriented castles, house fenced with stones, thatching roofs, innumerous windmills, the aroma of pure beer and the countless cultural festival  attracts tourists to itself. It also owes its greatness to its beautiful landscape and isolation. Places to visit in Saaremaa:-

• Kuressaare Castle.
  
  

  
• The Massilinn Order Castle.
• Kaali Meteorite Craters
• Panga Cliff
• Jarve beach
• Joori   Village Museum
• Koljala Manor.
• Kubassaare Broadleaf Forest.

Hiiumaa

Formed nearly 455 million years ago as a result of meteor explosion, this 1,000 sq.km spread island over the Baltic sea inhabits nearly 11,000 people making it the second largest in   Estonia. Also known as the ‘Isle of Calm’ peace and calmness is this islands priority with its inhabitants living life with a very positive attitude. The centres of attraction are:-

• Its largest town Kardla, an immensely wooded island.
• High  Density Forest.
• Statue of leiger.

Hiiumaa is one of the best sites for nature lovers with all facilities available for hiking, lurking, sailing, swimming, rafting and if nothing then simply relaxing. Its wealth of lighthouses and the music festival also collects tourists interest.

In all the mashup of the marine, soothing climate and the husky smell of woods, pleasant breeze really makes ones day!

Others

The other smaller islands but interesting and worth visiting are:-

• Muhu
• Kihnu
• Vormsi
• Ruhnu

Therefore, if anyone wants to pay a visit to this beautiful country should visit these breathtaking places.