When is the best time to fly to Tallinn?
There are two peak seasons in Tallinn: summer (June to August) and the months of December and January. Visitors who book flights to Tallinn and reserve their accommodation during these periods should expect to pay an increased rate due to it being peak season.
The summer months are popular with tourists who take flights to Tallinn to enjoy the warm weather. During this season daytime temperatures are on average 19-21°C and night-time temperatures are around 10-13°C. Keep in mind this is also the wettest time of year so it’s best to bring an umbrella.
December and January are also popular times to visit, particularly with Russian tourists. Book flights to Tallinn as the winter sets in for a magical festive holiday, although make sure you pack some warm clothing as temperatures are generally below freezing.
The weeks following New Year, when the Estonian winter bites, is the low season in Tallinn. During the coldest month, February, the average low temperature is -7 degrees Celsius. This is a great time to visit if you would like to find a cheap flight to Tallinn and lower accommodation rates.
City overview
Situated on Estonia’s northern coast across the Gulf of Finland, Tallinn has always been a strategic hub for the country. After gaining its independence from Russia in 1991 the city quickly became a popular destination for visitors from Helsinki and Stockholm. In recent years, many tourists (many of them on their stag and hen weekends) have booked flights to Tallinn, giving it rave reviews for its beauty and affordability.
Renowned as one of the best preserved cities in the world, Tallinn’s medieval Old Town acquired a much-deserved Unesco status in 1997. The ancient stone arches delicately outline its cobbled streets, red-tile roofed houses and gothic churches. Wander through the Dominican Monastery, once a base for Scandinavian monks, and home to Estonia’s largest collection of stone medieval carvings.
Walk a mile east of Old Town to Kadriorg Palace and Garden where cyclists, walkers and sun worshippers all congregate amid the horse chestnut and aromatic lilac trees. After a full day of exploring the city head to a sauna on the 26th floor of the Hotel Olumpia; soak your tired limbs in the plunge pool and look out at the magical city that has won you over.