Shota Rustaveli International Airport is located 17 km from Tbilisi. After its reconstruction in 2007, a new terminal with modern technology was launched. The airport's capacity increased to 3 million passengers.
To the Center of Tbilisi
The drive to the central part of the city takes about 20-30 minutes by car.
Public Transport
Bus
To reach the center of Tbilisi, you need to take bus number 37 (blue MAN buses). The final stop is the central railway station. It is convenient to get off at the Avlabari metro station, which is located near major attractions and affordable hotels.
Bus Stop: The stop is located opposite the exit of the arrival terminal.
Operating Hours: Buses run 24/7. During the day, the frequency is every 10-20 minutes, and at night, it is every 35 minutes.
Ticket Price: 0.50 GEL. The fare must be paid directly on the bus through the ticket machine.
Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes during the day (including traffic) and 20 minutes at night.
Train
The railway station is located 70 m from the airport building. The train operates to the central railway station in Tbilisi.
Operating Hours: Two trains depart per day: at 8:45 and 18:05.
Travel Time: The journey takes about 25-30 minutes.
Price: The fare is 0.50 GEL. Tickets can be purchased at the railway station.
Shuttle Bus
The shuttle bus makes stops at the following locations on its route: Freedom Square, Heroes Square, May 26 Square, and Tbilisi Sports Palace.
Bus Stop: It is located on the right side of the airport building exit.
Operating Hours: Shuttles operate 24/7.
Ticket Price: The ticket price is 10 GEL. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or at information kiosks in the airport.
Travel Time: The journey takes 25-30 minutes.
Taxi
Taxi drivers are available right outside the terminal exit. You can also book a taxi online.
Transfer Service
By booking a transfer service, you will be greeted in the arrival hall with a personalized sign. You can choose a driver who speaks Russian. You can make a reservation on the website.
Car Rental
You can book a car rental online (for example, on the website https://www.rentalcars.com) or at the car rental counter in the airport. The prices for gasoline and diesel in Georgia are approximately 1 USD per liter.
To the Railway Station and Bus Station
You can reach the central railway station (Tbilisi-Central) from the airport by train or bus. More detailed information about transportation is provided above.
There is no direct connection between the airport and the bus station (Ortachala Bus Station). You can reach it with a transfer. The travel time is approximately 1 hour.
You can take bus 37 (information about the route is provided above) to the "Shervashidze Street" stop.
Transfer to bus 71 to reach the central bus station.
