Tbilisi International Airport is the main terminal of Georgia, located about 18 km east of the city center.
It is the entry point to Tbilisi's historic center, the Kakheti wine region and the Caucasus mountains, including Kazbegi and Svaneti.
How to get to Tbilisi International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TBS
Parking near Tbilisi International Airport
The airport's official parking area is located in front of the terminal.
Video surveillance is in place, with moderate rates.
How to get to Tbilisi from TBS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Tbilisi International Airport
Major international and local car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Caucasus.
You will need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit.
Hotels near Tbilisi International Airport
At the airport
From the arrivals terminal it takes less than 5 minutes on foot: just follow the red neon sign visible right outside, on the left.
Best for: Dawn departures and short stopovers, for those who want to reach check-in on foot without depending on a bus or taxi.
- Check-in reachable on foot in a few minutes, handy for a late arrival or a dawn departure
- Property opened only in 2024, so rooms and systems are still new
- Around it there is only the airport perimeter: for dinner or nightlife you still need to go into town
- No dedicated shuttle: the link is just a sidewalk toward the terminal
Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square
Bus 37 from the airport, stop right in front of arrivals, every 30 minutes: a 30-40 minute ride (0.50 lari). By taxi, 20-30 minutes. The train to the central station runs only twice a day, not very practical.
Best for: Those who want to stay on the capital's main avenue, with shops, restaurants and the metro just steps away.
- Rustaveli Avenue, Freedom Square and the metro station of the same name are just steps away, handy for getting around the rest of the city
- The Tbilisi Marriott Hotel occupies the historic building of the Hotel de l'Europe, right on the avenue's sidewalk
- The train to the airport is impractical (two runs a day): only bus 37 or a taxi remain
- A touristy, busy area, with higher prices than the outlying districts
Recommended hotels
- Tbilisi Marriott Hotel In the historic building of the 1915 Hotel de l'Europe, right on the sidewalk of Rustaveli Avenue, steps from Freedom Square and Parliament. View availability
- Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel In the building that was Tbilisi's first grand Soviet-era hotel, facing the Square of the Rose Revolution (the former Freedom Square); indoor and outdoor pools and an in-house casino for those staying more than one night. View availability
- ibis Styles Tbilisi Center About 120 metres from Freedom Square, on Galaktion Tabidze street; among the most affordable options in the area for those who want to stay within walking distance of Rustaveli Avenue and the Freedom Square metro. View availability
Old Town
The same bus 37 or a taxi from the airport, 25-35 minutes depending on traffic; the Old Town is south of Freedom Square, reachable on foot from Rustaveli in 15-20 minutes.
Best for: Those looking for the atmosphere of the oldest Tbilisi, among alleys, sulphur baths and the view from the Narikala fortress.
- The alleys, the Abanotubani sulphur baths and the Narikala fortress are reachable on foot from the hotels
- A cosier, less busy atmosphere than Rustaveli Avenue in the evening
- Narrow, sloping streets, not very comfortable with heavy suitcases
- Same airport transfer times as the Rustaveli area: no faster direct connection
Recommended hotels
- Mercure Tbilisi Old Town In the heart of the Old Town, 5 minutes on foot from Metekhi Cathedral and next to the Abanotubani sulphur baths, on Vakhtang Gorgasali street. View availability
- ibis Styles Old Tbilisi On Kote Abkhazi street, the Old Town's main thoroughfare; 7 minutes on foot from Freedom Square and 2 minutes from Sioni Cathedral. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as the country's main hub and crossroads between Eastern Europe and Asia.
Before boarding, it is advisable to allow 2–3 hours for international flights.
Map of Tbilisi International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do you need a visa for Georgia?
No, for EU citizens and many other nationalities, for tourist stays of up to one year: one of the most open entry policies in the world.
Q. How do you get to central Tbilisi from the airport?
With the shuttle train, which directly connects the airport to the central station in about 30 minutes, among the cheapest options in the region.
Q. Why is Georgia famous for wine?
It has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world, with over 8,000 years of history: the Kakheti region, east of Tbilisi, is its production heartland.
Q. Can you visit Abkhazia and South Ossetia?
No, these are separatist regions outside the control of the Georgian central government and are not recommended; the rest of the country, including the Caucasus, is regularly and safely visited.
Flight board
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