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TBS Tbilisi International Airport

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Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) serves Tbilisi, about 10 km east of Tbilisi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATATBS
ICAOUGTB
ServesTbilisi
From centre10 km
Non-stop24
Airlines25
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Elevation495 m

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The airport in numbers

Tbilisi International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tbilisi International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.0M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 3.8M in 2018.

Passengers / year
3.0M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
3.8M
in 2018
Elevation
495 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
TAV Airports Holding
Passengers per year, 1965–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Tbilisi International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Tbilisi International Airport to Tbilisi

Tbilisi (TBS) is about 17 km southeast of the centre. Bus 337 reaches the centre (Freedom Square) in about 40 minutes for a token fare. A pre-booked ride (Bolt/Yandex) is very cheap — around GEL 25–35 to the centre. Don't take a rank taxi without a fixed price.

Many flights to Tbilisi land in the middle of the night. Book a transfer or a hotel with 24-hour reception.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 min₾17–₾28
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TBS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Mtskheta28 km39 min₾40–₾63
Sighnaghi81 km85 min₾108–₾171
Borjomi131 km137 min₾171–₾272
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tbilisi International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₾17–₾28 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Tbilisi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tbilisi International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 24 destinations, operated by 25 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Georgian Airways · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Cameroon Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Belavia Belarusian Airlines · Air Baltic · Alitalia · Scat Air · Fly Dubai · China Southern Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tbilisi International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Tbilisi International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Tbilisi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tbilisi International Airport to the centre of Tbilisi?
Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10. The airport is about 10 km east of Tbilisi, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Tbilisi International Airport to Tbilisi?
Roughly ₾17–₾28 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Tbilisi International Airport?
Bolt and Yandex Go are very cheap and legal — the recommended way. Don't take a rank taxi without a fixed price agreed first.
What's the cheapest way from Tbilisi International Airport to Tbilisi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10.
Can I get from Tbilisi International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Tbilisi International Airport?
About 24 destinations, including Tel-aviv, Istanbul, Baku, Kiev. 25 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Tbilisi International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Tbilisi International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tbilisi International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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