How to Plan a Trip to Tbilisi
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Georgia needs.
Your 4-step Tbilisi plan
Step 1 — Book flights to TBS
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is the main gateway to Tbilisi. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to TBSStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Old Town + Narikala Fortress for the best first-time visit — Wooden balcony-style houses + Narikala Fortress (4th century, free climb for city panorama).
Where to stay in TbilisiStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Old Town + Narikala Fortress, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Tbilisi.
Things to do in TbilisiStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Bus 37 (to Avlabari metro) is GEL 1 (€0.30) and takes 40–60 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
TBS arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
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.