How to find cheap flights to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Currently, $677 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to TBS for $1,114.
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Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Tbilisi, where Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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If you're not in a hurry to travel to Tbilisi, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Tbilisi
May is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Tbilisi.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to TBS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Tbilisi in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to TBS, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Tbilisi then.
With averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF), July is when Tbilisi is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
Ranging from -3ºC (27ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With two days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Tbilisi.
May brings the wettest weather. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, these airlines make getting to Tbilisi nice and easy:
If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your TBS plane ticket with Uzbekistan Airways. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport land according to schedule.
TBS is located in the UTC+4 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to TBS? These hotels near Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This number reflects how often departing flights from TBS arrive according to plan.
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi, K'alak'i T'bilisi, Georgia.
Getting to central Tbilisi from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Central Tbilisi is about 18 kilometres from TBS.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to TBS, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Tbilisi, unpack your suitcase at one of these popular hotels:
Tbilisi highlights
These popular sights should be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Tbilisi:
Peace Bridge: Located in Dzveli Tbilisi around 0.64 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing.
Botanical Garden Waterfall: You'll discover this park roughly 0.64 kilometres south of the centre in Dzveli Tbilisi. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Tbilisi.
Vorontsov's Palace: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.32 kilometres northwest of the city centre in Dzveli Tbilisi, it's well worth stopping by for the full Tbilisi experience.
How to get to Rustavi from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
TBS is a gateway to the nearby city of Rustavi, which is around 14 kilometres away. The best way to get into town will depend on when you're travelling, so plan ahead accordingly.
Travelling from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Gori
Gori is located around 80 kilometres from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 9 hours 5 minutes.
Travelling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of Georgia
Georgia has plenty more waiting for you. Carry on to Kutaisi, located around 193 kilometres west of Tbilisi. Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory have to be on your to-do list. Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Batumi might just become one of your favourite stops in Georgia. You'll find it around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi stand out as key sights. You can arrive here through Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport (BUS).
About 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi, Zugdidi is well worth the journey. Top reasons to go include Zugdidi Botanical Garden, Zugdidi Boulevard and Zugdidi St. Virgin Mary of Vlacherna temple.