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Siauliai

Šiauliai is a city in northern Lithuania, the country's fourth largest city and the sixth largest city in the Baltic states, with a population of 112,581 in 2024. From 1994 to 2010, it was the capital of Šiauliai County.

Type CityPopulation 112,581

Why go

  • City municipality in a border of Samogitia and Aukštaitija, Lithuania.
  • Served by Šiauliai International Airport (SQQ).

History

Šiauliai is a city in northern Lithuania, the country's fourth largest city and the sixth largest city in the Baltic states, with a population of 112,581 in 2024. From 1994 to 2010, it was the capital of Šiauliai County.

Restaurants & places to go

Havakand
Friture, Restaurant · Uzbekiška virtuvė Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 · 76 Vytauto g., Šiauliai, 76352 · instagram.com
Indoor
Hesburger
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 72… · hesburger.com
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 19 Tilžės g., Šiauliai, 78229 · mcd.lt
Indoor
KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00 - 24:00 Features: takeaway · 4 Gumbinės g., Šiauliai · kfc.lt
Indoor
Caffeine
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 · 146 Varpo g., Šiauliai, 76297 · caffeine.lt
Indoor
Can Can Pizza
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 225 Tilžės g., Šiauliai, 76200 · cancan.lt
Indoor
Charlie Pizza
Pizza, Burger, Regional, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 109 Tilžės g., Šiauliai, 77159 · charliepizza.lt
Indoor
Čili pica
Pizza, Burger, Regional, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 9:00-22:00; Su 9:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 109 Tilžės g., Šiauliai,… · cili.lt
Indoor

112 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Šiauliai International Airport (SQQ) 6.5 km to the centre
Šiauliai, SA, LT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Barysiai Airfield 21 km to the centre
Šiauliai, SA, LT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Šeduva Airfield 37 km to the centre
Šeduva / Šiauliai, SA, LT
Outdoor
Akmenė Airfield 50 km to the centre
Akmenė, SA, LT
Outdoor
Telšiai Airfield 64 km to the centre
Telšiai, TE, LT
Outdoor
Panevėžys Istra Airfield 66 km to the centre
Panevėžys / Istra, PN, LT
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Siauliai
Siauliai
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Šiauliai International Airport (SQQ); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siauliai. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Busturas
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data