Tbilisi is a smart springboard for exploring Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The capital’s main hub moves fast yet feels manageable, with a modern terminal and straightforward ground transport that makes catching flights from Tbilisi simple.
Tbilisi International Airport TBS sits about 17 kilometers southeast of the city center, so you can go from Old Town coffees to check in in under an hour depending on traffic. The airport handled over 4.75 million passengers in 2024, a rise of about 25 percent year on year, a sign of strong connectivity and growing route choice, subject to change. That momentum means more ways to find cheap flights from Tbilisi for weekend city breaks, beach escapes, and last minute flights from Tbilisi when plans change quickly. If you want to stretch your budget further, Kiwi.com’s Travel Hacks can surface clever self transfer itineraries that combine separate tickets to reach places not served by a single carrier.
Expect a mix of short hops for business and leisure, plus easy links into major hubs. Flight times below are typical nonstop durations and schedules are examples subject to change.
Istanbul is one of the most flown routes from Tbilisi, with service from carriers including Turkish Airlines, and a typical flight time of around 2 hours nonstop. Travelers choose it for city breaks and for onward long haul connections across Europe, North America, and Asia. Tel Aviv is a frequent pick for culture, food, and family visits, commonly served by multiple Israeli and Georgian carriers with an approximate 2 hours 30 minutes flight time nonstop, subject to change. If you are planning a quick winter sun escape or a longer holiday, browse options to Tel Aviv with flexible dates to catch dips in fare. Dubai is another reliable link from Tbilisi, often with daily flights and about 3 hours 15 minutes airborne, subject to change. Many travelers use Dubai for onward connections across the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. Regional routes such as Baku at roughly 1 hour and Yerevan at around 40 minutes are handy for quick cross border trips, with schedules that fluctuate seasonally. These short sectors are popular with both business travelers and weekenders chasing new food scenes and mountain getaways.
Prices swing with seasons and demand, but a few timing tricks consistently help you save.
Peak months and major holidays usually see higher fares and busier schedules, while late autumn and winter outside festive periods often bring more competitive prices, subject to change. For short haul, starting your search 4 to 6 weeks before departure often balances choice and value, while peak summer and holiday travel can reward booking earlier. For multi stop adventures, set your route and then use Set a Price Alert so Kiwi.com notifies you when fares move, letting you book when you like the price. If you are planning a multi city loop, the Nomad Search Tool helps find a cheap order of destinations without you juggling dozens of tabs. Flexible dates and cabin choices also matter, and Kiwi.com’s customizable filters make it easy to compare one way vs round trip to spot throwaway ticketing opportunities when they appear.
Everything you need to move smoothly on departure day, from getting to TBS to choosing between budget and full service carriers.
Tbilisi International Airport TBS is about 17 kilometers from the center. Bus 337 links the airport and city, typically in 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, with fares around 1 GEL payable by Metro money card or compatible bank cards, subject to change. The airport rail station sits roughly 70 meters from the terminal and usually runs twice daily to the center in about 40 minutes for around 0.50 GEL, subject to change. Taxis operate 24 hours with common city fares in the 30 to 50 GEL range depending on destination and traffic, subject to change. The terminal offers free Wi Fi, lounges, family areas, and accessible facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. Airlines flying from Tbilisi span full service brands that connect into major European hubs as well as low cost operators on regional routes, so you can mix comfort and price depending on the trip. Kiwi.com can combine separate carriers into one self transfer itinerary when it helps you reach your destination for less, and adding the Kiwi.com Guarantee brings Disruption Protection for carrier cancellations, rescheduling, or significant changes. If carrier changes affect your trip, we offer instant compensation in Kiwi.com Credit to rebook or help you apply for airline refunds, and our automatic check in and 24 by 7 chat support reduce stress along the way, according to the service description. One in three flights can see a delay, reschedule, or cancellation, so this extra layer is especially useful on self transfer journeys.