Tbilisi International Airport
    IATA Code: TBS

    Tbilisi International Airport

    Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Is Georgia's Main Gateway, about 17 km Southeast of the Capital, and Carries the Name of the Poet Shota Rustaveli

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    Airport Data Sheet
    TBS
    IATA / ICAOTBS / UGTB
    ServesTbilisi, Georgia
    Coordinates41.6692° N, 44.9547° E
    Elevation1624 ft
    Number of TerminalsOne Passenger Terminal
    Airport Opening HoursOpen 24/7
    Recommended Arrival TimeArrive within Check-In Window
    Official Websitetbilisiairport.com
    // Airport Data

    Tbilisi International Airport at a Glance

    One Terminal Building Handles Every Flight: A 2007 Structure Enlarged in 2017 with a New Arrivals Hall, so Domestic and International Areas Share One Roof with No Shuttle between Them. Road Is the Only Way in or Out; the Airport's Own Railway Station Stands Close by but Currently Carries No Passenger Trains

    IATA TBS · ICAO UGTB · Elev 1624 ft
    // Connectivity

    Is There Free WiFi at Tbilisi International Airport?

    Join Tbilisi Loves You Airport Free Wi-Fi and Accept the Terms on the Landing Page; You Are Online at No Charge across the Terminal. The Airport Sets No Time Limit and Asks for No Registration, so a Roaming eSIM Only Has to Take over Once You Leave the Building

    Where Can I Buy a SIM Card at Tbilisi International Airport?

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    Airport WiFi

    Connection SpeedSlow / Unstable
    CostFree, Often Time-Limited
    Activation TimeLogin / Ads / Forms
    Documents NeededYes (eMail / ID / Login)
    CoverageOnly inside Airport
    SecurityPublic Network (Risk)
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberNo
    Can Pay in CashNot Applicable
    Where You Get ItAt the Terminal, Once You Land

    Local SIM Card

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostCounter Price, Varies by Desk
    Activation TimeQueue and Paperwork at the Desk
    Documents NeededPassport Often Required
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberYes
    Can Pay in CashYes
    Where You Get ItA Desk or Kiosk in the Terminal

    Roaming Options

    Connection SpeedFast, Depends on Your Plan
    CostYour Operator Rate, Can Be High
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberKeeps Your Own Number
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItAlready Active on Your Phone

    travelData.shop eSIM

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostFree Trial, Then from 1.99 $
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberOn Selected Plans
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItOnline, before You Leave Home
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    Set It Up before You Fly and You Land Already Online
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    // Boarding Data

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    // FAQ

    FAQs about Internet at Tbilisi International Airport

    Everything You Need to Know about Getting Online at Tbilisi International Airport

    In Most Cases, Yes. eSIM Mobile Data Is Usually Faster, More Stable, and More Secure than Crowded Public WiFi at Tbilisi International Airport, Especially during Peak Travel Hours
    Yes. You Can Buy and Install Your eSIM before Departure so Your Mobile Data Works Instantly When You Land at Tbilisi International Airport
    No. If Your Phone Supports eSIM, You Don’t Need to Buy a Physical SIM Card at Tbilisi International Airport — You Can Get Mobile Data Instantly Online
    Yes. Once Your eSIM Is Installed, Your Mobile Data Starts Working as Soon as You Land and Connect to a Local Network
    Most Travelers Are Comfortable with 1GB to 5GB for Navigation, Ride Apps, Messaging, and Light Browsing during the First Days after Arrival
    Yes. Most Dual-SIM Phones Allow You to Keep Your Regular SIM for Calls and SMS While Using eSIM for Mobile Data
    Yes. You Can Increase Your Data Amount and Also Extend Your Plan Validity, Depending on the Provider and Package Options Available for Your eSIM
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    // Terminal Guide

    First Time at Tbilisi International Airport? Here’s What You Should Know

    Number of TerminalsF1
    One Passenger Terminal
    Built in 2007 at 25,000 Square Metres, Then Enlarged in 2017 with a Further 12,000-Square-Metre Arrivals Hall, Taking Capacity to 3.5 Million Passengers a Year
    TBS · Terminal Guide · F1
    Terminal LayoutF2
    One Building, Three Levels
    Domestic and International Flights Share One Building: Departures, Check-In and Duty-Free Sit Upstairs, and Arrivals and Baggage Claim Are on the Ground Floor
    TBS · Terminal Guide · F2
    Transfers between TerminalsF3
    One Building, No Shuttle
    Everything Is under One Roof, so Moving between Domestic and International Areas Is on Foot with No Transfer Bus; the 2017 Extension Added the Connecting Arrivals Hall
    TBS · Terminal Guide · F3
    Airport Opening HoursF4
    Open 24/7
    The Terminal Runs around the Clock with No Night Curfew, and the Duty-Free Shops, Restaurants and Information Desk All Stay Open 24 Hours a Day
    TBS · Terminal Guide · F4
    Check-In and Security HoursF5
    Check-In: 3h Intl, 75min Dom
    International Check-In Opens Three Hours before Departure and Closes 60 Minutes Prior; Domestic Check-In Opens 75 Minutes before and Closes 20 Minutes before Departure
    TBS · Terminal Guide · F5
    Recommended Arrival TimeF6
    Arrive within Check-In Window
    The Airport's Own Guidance Is to Complete Check-In inside Those Windows, Leaving Time for Parking, Security and the Walk to the Gate
    TBS · Terminal Guide · F6
    // Airport Parking

    Where Can I Park at Tbilisi International Airport?

    See Practical Airport Parking Options, Walking Time to Terminals, Typical Price Guidance, and Booking Tips before You Drive to the Airport

    Parking Options
    4 Available
    Booking Advice
    Pre-Book Online
    Parking Ticket

    P1, Arrival Parking

    Typical Price
    ₾ 5.00 for Up to Three Hours
    Location
    Opposite the Departure Terminal
    Best For
    A Quick Drop-Off or Pickup

    Then ₾ 1.00 for Each Extra Hour

    TBS · P1 · P1, Arrival Parking
    Parking Ticket

    P2, Central Parking

    Typical Price
    ₾ 7.00 for Up to Three Hours
    Location
    Beside the Departure Terminal
    Best For
    Short and Medium Stays near the Terminal

    Then ₾ 1.00 for Each Extra Hour

    TBS · P2 · P2, Central Parking
    Parking Ticket

    P3, CIP Parking

    Typical Price
    ₾ 7.00 for Up to Three Hours
    Location
    Beside the Departure Terminal, in the Premium Zone
    Best For
    Passengers Using the CIP Fast-Track Service

    Then ₾ 1.00 for Each Extra Hour

    TBS · P3 · P3, CIP Parking
    Parking Ticket

    P4, Old Terminal Parking

    Typical Price
    ₾ 2.00 for Up to Three Hours
    Location
    At the Former Terminal Site, a Longer Walk from Departures
    Best For
    Leaving a Car for Longer at the Lowest Rate

    Then ₾ 1.00 for Each Extra Hour

    TBS · P4 · P4, Old Terminal Parking

    All Four Rates Include VAT, and the First 10 Minutes in Any of Them Are Free

    // Airport Lounges

    What Facilities Does Tbilisi International Airport Have?

    Lounges at Tbilisi International Airport

    Access Key — Who Gets in, Stated Once
    Priority Pass× 1

    Priority Pass Members Enter Free

    Primeclass Lounge

    International Terminal · Upper Floor, after Security and Passport Control
    BuffetBarWi-FiBusiness CornerNewspapers
    TBS · Pass 01 · Open 24 h Daily

    Door Price Is EUR 60 for Three Hours; LoungeKey and TBC Concept Cards Also Enter Free

    // Passenger Facilities

    Lounges, Food, ATMs and Storage

    Check Practical Terminal Services While Waiting, Arriving or Departing: Food, ATMs, Storage, Charging, Accessibility Support and More

    Bank of Georgia, TBC Bank and Liberty Bank Machines Sit in Both Halls; the Departure Hall Alone Carries Five, Three of Them from Bank of Georgia
    A Smart Exchange Machine Runs in the Departure Hall, and the Bank of Georgia, TBC Bank and Liberty Bank Counters Double as Exchange Points in Both Halls
    The Left-Luggage Office in the Arrival Hall Is Open 24 Hours; a Standard Bag Costs ₾ 10.00 a Day and a Large One ₾ 20.00
    The Lost and Found Office Sits Next to the Baggage Claim in the Arrival Hall and Handles Delayed, Damaged and Left-Behind Items
    Landside, a 24-Hour Wendy's, Illy Cafe and Dunkin Donuts Sit near the Entrance; Airside, Brewmark Pours Coffee past Security, Alongside Cafes Serving Georgian Khachapuri
    Three Duty-Free Stores Cover 769 Square Metres in the Departures Hall behind Passport Control, Open 24 Hours, Including a Georgian Wines Shop Selling Chacha and Churchkhela
    Eight Mother-and-Baby Rooms Are Spread through the Terminal: Two in the Departure Hall, Two Airside, Three in the Arrival Zone and One in the Meeters Hall
    Smoking, Including E-Cigarettes, Is Confined to Ventilated Rooms in the Departure Terminal after Security; It Is Banned Everywhere Else in the Building
    Free Reduced-Mobility Assistance, Booked via Your Airline 48 Hours Ahead or at the Special-Assistance Stand by Departures; Wheelchairs Are Lent Free at Any Information Desk

    A Pharmacy, a 24-Hour Medical Point and a Help Desk in Each Hall Round Out the Public-Area Services

    // Overnight Stay

    Where Can I Sleep at Tbilisi International Airport?

    Find On-Airport and Nearby Hotel Options, How to Reach Them from Arrivals, Expected Nightly Rates, and Practical Booking Tips for Late Arrivals or Early Departures

    Hotels Nearby
    1 Available
    Near AirportTBS · H1

    ibis Tbilisi Airport

    How to Reach
    Paid Hotel Shuttle, or Walkable in about Five Minutes
    Location
    About 500 m from the Terminal, a Five-Minute Walk or a Short Shuttle Ride
    Best For
    A Short Turnaround before an Early Departure

    Part of the Accor Group; the Closest Branded Hotel to the Terminal

    The Terminal Itself Has No Rest Area, Sleep Pods or Day Rooms; the Nearest Option Is This Hotel

    // City Transfer

    How Do I Get from Tbilisi International Airport to Tbilisi?

    Bus & Train at Tbilisi International Airport

    See Exact Route Options, Departure Points, Schedule Windows and Ticket Tips for Getting to the Center after Landing

    Bus Connection

    337

    City Bus 337, Airport to City Centre

    45 to 60 min
    Departure Stop
    The Marked Municipal Stop Directly in Front of the Arrival Hall
    Arrival Stop
    Station Square 1 in the Centre, via Freedom Square and Rustaveli Avenue
    Schedule
    Every 15 to 20 min, Daily · About 7 am to 11 pm
    Ticket
    ₾ 1.00 Buys 90 Minutes of Unlimited Travel, Paid with a Transport Card or a Bank Card

    There Is No Cash Payment on Board, so Have a Card Ready. Roadworks Have Diverted the Route around Closed Sections of Rustaveli Avenue since Mid-2026, so Confirm the Current Stop before You Rely on It

    TBS · 337 · City Bus 337, Airport to City Centre
    // Ground Transport

    Taxi, Ride Apps and Car Rental

    Compare the Main Door-To-Door Options after Landing, Including Official Taxi Pickup Points, Ride-Hailing Availability and On-Airport Rental Counters

    Ride Apps
    Bolt, Yandex Go, GoTrip
    Rental Companies
    6 Available

    Regular Taxi

    Official Operators
    TBS Taxi
    Pickup Point
    Outside the Terminal, at the Curbside of the Arrival Hall
    Travel Time to Center
    20 to 30 min
    Payment Methods
    Cash or Card, Agreed with the Driver

    Ride Apps

    Bolt
    Around the Clock, City-Wide
    PricingIn-App Fare, with No Separate Pickup Bay or Airport Surcharge
    Pickup PointThe Ordinary Kerb outside the Arrival Hall, Same as a Taxi
    NotesThe Most Widely Used App for a Ride into Town
    TBS · Ride Hail · Bolt
    Yandex Go
    Around the Clock, City-Wide
    PricingIn-App Fare, Often a Little Cheaper than Bolt
    Pickup PointThe Same Kerb outside the Arrival Hall
    NotesReported to Have Wider Availability Late at Night
    TBS · Ride Hail · Yandex Go
    GoTrip
    Pre-Booked Only, around the Clock
    PricingFixed Fare Agreed in the App before You Fly
    Pickup PointThe Driver Meets You inside the Arrivals Hall with a Name Sign
    NotesA Private Transfer Booked Ahead, Not a Metered Street Ride
    TBS · Ride Hail · GoTrip

    Car Rental

    Avis
    Desk Location
    Arrival Terminal, Ground Floor
    TBS · Rental Desk · Avis
    Hertz
    Desk Location
    Arrival Terminal, Ground Floor
    TBS · Rental Desk · Hertz
    Europcar
    Desk Location
    Arrival Terminal, Ground Floor
    TBS · Rental Desk · Europcar
    National
    Desk Location
    Arrival Terminal, Ground Floor
    TBS · Rental Desk · National
    Thrifty
    Desk Location
    Arrival Terminal, Ground Floor
    TBS · Rental Desk · Thrifty
    Alamo
    Desk Location
    Arrival Terminal, Ground Floor
    TBS · Rental Desk · Alamo

    Sixt and Enterprise Run a Meet-and-Greet Service Instead of a Desk; Staff Meet You in the Arrivals Hall with a Name Board

    // Airport FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions about Tbilisi International Airport

    Just One. Every Domestic and International Flight Uses the Same Building, Enlarged in 2017 with a New Arrivals Hall, so There Is No Inter-Terminal Transfer to Worry About
    About 17 km Southeast of Central Tbilisi. A Taxi or App Car Takes 20 to 30 Minutes; Bus 337 Takes 45 to 60 Minutes Depending on Traffic
    Not Currently. A Station Has Stood 70 m from the Terminal since 2007, but Carries No Passenger Trains as of Late 2026, with Resumption Announced and No Date Set. Bus 337 Is the Real Option
    Take City Bus 337 from the Stop in Front of the Arrival Hall, Roughly Every 15 to 20 min, 7 am to 11 pm. It Costs ₾ 1.00 by Transport Card or Bank Card; There Is No Cash on Board
    Around ₾ 40 to 60 to the Centre, 20 to 30 Minutes Depending on Traffic. Confirm the Fare or Ask for the Meter First; an App Such as Bolt or Yandex Go Is Often Cheaper
    From ₾ 2.00 to ₾ 7.00 for the First Three Hours Depending on the Lot, Then ₾ 1.00 an Hour after That. The First 10 Minutes Are Free Everywhere, and Prices Include VAT
    Around 100 Nationalities Can Enter Visa-Free for Up to 365 Days, per Georgia's Foreign Ministry. Since 1 January 2026 Every Visa-Free Visitor Must Also Carry Travel Health Insurance
    One: The Primeclass Lounge, Upstairs past Passport Control, International Side, Open 24 Hours. Priority Pass and DragonPass Enter Free, or Pay EUR 60 at the Door for Three Hours
    In Time for Check-In, Which Opens Three Hours before an International Flight and 75 Minutes before a Domestic One, and Closes 60 and 20 Minutes before Departure Respectively
    At the Same Kerb outside the Arrival Hall Used by Taxis, with No Separate Bay or Airport Surcharge. GoTrip Is Pre-Booked Instead, Meeting You inside the Arrivals Hall
    // Know before You Go

    Travel Tips & Essential Information for Georgia

    Georgia Is a Small South Caucasus Country of Mountain Scenery, Ancient Churches and Hillside Vineyards, with Tbilisi as the Base for Trips to Kazbegi, Kakheti, Batumi or Kutaisi. Entry Is Unusually Generous: Many Nationalities Get a Full Year Visa-Free

    Georgia AT A GLANCE
    Georgia
    LanguageGeorgian
    Capital CityTbilisi
    CurrencyGeorgian Lari (GEL)
    Time ZoneGET
    Emergency112
    Driving SideRight
    Plug TypeTypes C and F
    Voltage230 V, 50 Hz
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    Official Languages: Georgian

    English Is Common in Central Tbilisi, Batumi and Newer Hotels, Especially among Younger People, but Thins Out Elsewhere. Georgian Uses Its Own Alphabet, Unrelated to Latin or Cyrillic, so Even a Transliterated Sign Can Be Hard to Match by Eye — a Translation App Helps More than in Most of Europe

    Mobile Network: Mobile Coverage Is Good in Cities, Towns and along Main Travel Routes, with Speeds That Comfortably Handle Maps, Messaging and Video Calls. Coverage Thins Out in Remote Mountain Valleys and near the Administrative Boundary with Abkhazia and South Ossetia

    Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Roaming Can Work for a Short Trip If Your Home Plan Prices Georgia Affordably, but It Is Rarely the Cheapest Option. A Local SIM Usually Gives the Best Value for a Longer Stay and Is Worth It If You Need a Georgian Number. An eSIM Is the Easiest Choice for a Compatible Phone, since You Can Activate Data before Landing and Skip Finding a Shop

    Cards Are Widely Accepted in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Larger Hotels, Supermarkets and Most Restaurants. Cash Still Matters in Villages, Markets, Marshrutkas (Minibuses) and Smaller Guesthouses. ATMs Are Common in Every City and Town

    Tipping Is Appreciated but Not Obligatory. Many Tbilisi Restaurants Now Add a Service Charge, so Check the Bill before Adding More; Where None Is Added, around 10 Percent for Good Service Is Increasingly the Norm. Rounding Up Is Typical for Taxis Rather than a Formal Tip, and Cash Left Directly for a Server or Guide Reaches Them More Reliably than a Card Tip

    Plug Type: Types C and F

    Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

    Adapter: Travelers from Most of Continental Europe Usually Do Not Need an Adapter. Visitors from the UK, Ireland, North America and Other Regions with Different Sockets Will Need One. Check That Your Devices Accept 230 V before Plugging in a Hairdryer or Kettle

    Government-Controlled Georgia Is Generally Safe for Visitors, with Low Rates of Violent Crime. Abkhazia and South Ossetia Are a Separate Case, under Russian Occupation and outside Government Control, Where Foreign Offices Advise against All Travel and Cannot Help. Elsewhere, Winter Mountain Roads Are the Bigger Practical Risk

    • Use Licensed Taxis or a Ride-Hailing App Rather than One Hailed on the Street, and Agree the Fare or Route First
    • Carry Proof of Mandatory Travel Insurance, at Least 30,000 GEL of Medical Cover, Required for Every Visitor since 2026
    • Check Road and Weather Conditions before Driving in Mountain Areas, Where Landslides and Winter Avalanches Are a Real Risk
    • Avoid Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Which Sit outside Government Control and Where Foreign Offices Cannot Offer Consular Help
    • Keep Some Cash in Small Notes for Rural Travel, Marshrutkas and Places That Do Not Take Cards
    • Watch Your Drink in Nightlife Areas and Keep Belongings Close in Crowded Bars and Transport Hubs

    Do

    • Carry Your Passport or a Copy for Hotel Check-In and Domestic Flights
    • Keep Cash on Hand Once You Leave Major Cities or Ride a Marshrutka
    • Check Your Visa-Free Entry Length on the Official Government Portal before Booking a Long Stay
    • Show Respect at Religious Sites by Dressing Modestly and Keeping Your Voice Down
    • Accept at Least a Taste of Offered Food or Wine If Comfortable, as Part of Local Hospitality

    Avoid

    • Do Not Photograph People inside a Church or Monastery Where a Sign or a Service Says Not To
    • Do Not Enter Abkhazia or South Ossetia without Checking Current Entry Rules First
    • Do Not Rely on Cards Alone Once You Leave the Main Cities
    • Do Not Drink and Drive — Georgia Enforces Low Blood Alcohol Limits and Real Penalties
    • Do Not Raise Sensitive Regional Politics Unless a Local Brings It Up First

    Local Cultural Tips

    • Hospitality Runs Deep Here, and an Offer of Food, Wine or a Toast Is Usually Genuine Rather than a Sales Pitch
    • Dress Modestly in Churches and Monasteries — Cover Your Shoulders, and Women Often Add a Headscarf Provided at the Door
    • A Toast Can Be a Formal Part of a Meal, Led by a Toastmaster, so Wait for It before You Drink
    • Direct Speech Is Normal Here and Is Not Usually Meant as Rudeness
    • Indoor Smoking Bans Are Enforced in Most Cafes and Restaurants, Though Outdoor Terraces Can Still Be Smoky
    • A Handshake Is the Standard Greeting in Formal or First-Time Meetings
    • Bring a Small Gift, Such as Sweets or Fruit, If Invited into Someone's Home
    • Wait for the Host to Begin Eating or Drinking, Especially at a Traditional Table
    • Keep Comments about Religion and National History Respectful
    • Queues Exist but Can Feel Looser than in Western Europe, so Stay Alert to Your Place in Line
    // Ready When You Land

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