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Tbilisi International Airport to Tbilisi City Center

Every transport option from TBS — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Georgia.

Airport
TBS
Country
Georgia
Fastest
40–60 min
Cheapest
GEL 1 (€0.30)

How to get from TBS to Tbilisi

OptionCostJourney time
Bus 37 (to Avlabari metro)GEL 1 (€0.30)40–60 min
Yandex Go / BoltGEL 15–25 (€5–9)20–35 min
Taxi (official airport)GEL 30–50 (€11–18)20–35 min

TBS is 18km from centre — Yandex Go or Bolt are cheaper than official airport taxis (GEL 15-25 vs 30-50). The Old Town + sulphur baths + wine tasting combination is the iconic Tbilisi short visit.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into TBS.

Getting out of Tbilisi (TBS)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Tbilisi International Airport to Tbilisi cost?

GEL 30–50 (€11–18) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from TBS to Tbilisi?

Bus 37 (to Avlabari metro) at GEL 1 (€0.30)40–60 min to central Tbilisi.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Georgia?

Georgia visa-free for most Western, EU, US, UK, Canada, Japan, Korea, Australia + most Middle East passports up to 365 days. Among the world's most-liberal visa policies. Russian Federation passport holders subject to restrictions.