Canadian Medical Travel Coordination
Medical Treatment in Lithuania for Canadian Patients
Lithuania, a European Union member state, has a long-established private orthopedic sector that treats patients from across Europe. Maple Med Global coordinates knee and hip replacement and other procedures in Kaunas for Canadian patients, with the entire journey managed from Toronto.
Quick Facts
Last updated: October 2026
Visa for Canadians
Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Lithuania. A pre-travel authorization called ETIAS is expected to launch around the last quarter of 2026. Full entry details on the official Government of Canada Lithuania page.
Official language and hospital languages
Lithuanian is the official language. The private clinics that treat international patients work in English, and most of their patients come from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia.
Currency
Euro (EUR). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted.
Time Zone
Eastern European Time. Lithuania is 7 hours ahead of Toronto and 10 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Flights from Canada to Lithuania
There are no direct flights from Canada to Lithuania. Patients fly into Vilnius Airport (VNO) with one connection through a European hub. The partner clinic is in Kaunas, about 100 km from Vilnius, and the airport transfer is included in the package. Kaunas Airport (KUN) is also served by flights from several European cities.
from Toronto (YYZ)
to Vilnius (VNO)
Direct: No, one connection (usually Copenhagen, Warsaw, Frankfurt or Amsterdam)
Flight time: About 10.5 to 14 hours
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 750 to 1,100 / peak CAD 1,400 to 1,700
from Vancouver (YVR)
to Vilnius (VNO)
Direct: No, one connection
Flight time: About 12.5 to 15 hours
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 900 to 1,300 / peak CAD 1,300 to 1,600
from Calgary (YYC)
to Vilnius (VNO)
Direct: No, one or two connections (often Amsterdam)
Flight time: About 15 to 21 hours
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 1,100 to 1,500 / peak CAD 1,500 to 1,800
from Montreal (YUL)
to Vilnius (VNO)
Direct: No, one connection (usually Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Brussels or Vienna)
Flight time: About 12 to 15 hours
Round-trip: Off-peak CAD 800 to 1,100 / higher from June to August
Fares are indicative and shift with season and booking lead time. Summer (June to August) is the most expensive period; November and early spring usually have the lowest fares.
Where to Stay
Most patients stay in Kaunas, close to the clinic. The partner clinic offers its own supervised apartments, where nurses visit patients after discharge, and Kaunas also has a good range of central hotels. Late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September) bring the most comfortable weather for recovery; winters are cold, with snow and short days.
​
Patients usually stay at least 10 days: arrival one or two days before surgery, two nights in hospital, then at least seven days of outpatient physiotherapy. The surgeon confirms when you are ready to fly home.
Clinic apartments
Average nightly
CAD 145 to 160
​
Per week, 7 nights
CAD 1,015 to 1,120
3-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD 85 to 125
​
Per week, 7 nights
CAD 595 to 875
4-star hotels
Average nightly
CAD 125 to 175
​
Per week, 7 nights
CAD 875 to 1,225
Safety and Travel
The Government of Canada places Lithuania at its lowest travel advisory level, "Take normal security precautions." Kaunas and Vilnius are safe, walkable cities, and the usual precautions against petty theft in busy areas apply. Review the current advisory before you travel: Government of Canada travel advisory for Lithuania.
Featured Treatments in Lithuania
Lithuania's private orthopedic sector has treated international patients for many years. The partner clinic in Kaunas is dedicated to orthopedics and uses Zimmer Biomet and Smith & Nephew implants.
Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement is planned with two nights in hospital followed by an individual outpatient physiotherapy programme of at least seven days. Robotic-assisted knee replacement (ROSA) is available. Suitability is confirmed by the clinic's surgeon after reviewing your X-rays and records.
Learn more about orthopedic care with Maple Med Global
Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement follows the same package structure: pre-operative tests, surgery, two nights in hospital, transfers and seven days of physiotherapy. Patients with more limited mobility can choose inpatient physiotherapy at a partner rehabilitation centre.
Learn more about orthopedic care with Maple Med Global
​
Other Orthopedic Procedures
Shoulder and ankle replacement, arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, bunion (hallux valgus) correction and other foot and ankle surgery. Quotes are prepared on request. Learn more about orthopedic care with Maple Med Global​​
​
Gynecology
The partner clinic group in Kaunas also has a gynecology department that performs laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy and endometriosis surgery. In Canada, the national median wait for gynecology was 40.6 weeks from referral to treatment in 2025 (Fraser Institute). Quotes are prepared on request.
Costs and Canadian Wait Times
Private orthopedic surgery in Lithuania is quoted as a fixed package that includes physiotherapy, which is less common among European destinations. Treatment is private and paid directly by you, and your written quote sets out exactly what is included.
Knee replacement
Lithuania: from CAD 14,500 (surgical package with 7 days of physiotherapy)
Canada, public wait: Orthopedic surgery: 48.6 weeks national median, referral to treatment (Fraser Institute 2025)
Robotic-assisted knee replacement (ROSA)
Lithuania: from CAD 18,500 (surgical package with 7 days of physiotherapy)
Canada, public wait: Orthopedic surgery: 48.6 weeks national median, referral to treatment (Fraser Institute 2025)
Hip replacement
Lithuania: from CAD 13,500 (surgical package with 7 days of physiotherapy)
Canada, public wait: Orthopedic surgery: 48.6 weeks national median, referral to treatment (Fraser Institute 2025)
Prices are Maple Med Global estimates, approximate, converted from the clinic's EUR price list (September 2026) at 1 EUR = 1.60 CAD and rounded up. The packages include consultation, pre-operative and post-operative tests, surgery and anaesthesia, two nights in hospital, personal assistance, crutches, airport and clinic transfers and seven days of outpatient physiotherapy. Flights, accommodation and meals are not included. Final quotes are confirmed per case.
Leading Hospitals and Clinics in Lithuania
-
Nordorthopaedics Clinic, Kaunas, dedicated orthopedic clinic
-
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, JCI accredited
-
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, university hospital
-
Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos, Kaunas, university hospital
​
This list is informational. Hospital selection for each patient depends on diagnosis, complexity, and treatment plan.
Frequently asked questions
For general questions about Canadian health insurance coverage abroad, complication insurance, follow-up care after returning to Canada, and trip planning, see our General FAQ
Plan Your Treatment in Lithuania with Maple Med Global
From your first questions to your return home, Maple Med Global coordinates your care from Toronto. We match you with licensed providers, share your surgeon and clinic details before you decide, and keep the whole plan clear and transparent. Licensed clinicians make all medical decisions.
Or call/text us at +1 (647) 492-2777
Explore Other Destinations
Comparing your options? Explore more of our medical travel destinations to find the right fit for your treatment.