Travelling from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) taking off from here.
Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi. The city operates in the UTC+4 timezone and is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to TBS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Colombo to TBS departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
CMB is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TBS:
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Tbilisi. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 58 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
For a one-way ticket from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport, $332 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just $913. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from Colombo to TBS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for flight tickets from Colombo to TBS every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Tbilisi. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Tbilisi. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Colombo to TBS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Tbilisi
Start your Tbilisi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Peace Bridge and The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Tbilisi must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rike Park.
Complete your Tbilisi trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Tbilisi and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport.