How to get to Tbilisi from the airport

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: 1 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 stops at the following locations: Freedom Square, Heroes Square, May 26 Square, Tbilisi Sports Palace.

Stop is located to the right of the airport terminal exit.

Operating hours: shuttles run 24/7.

Ticket price – 15 GEL. You can buy a ticket from the driver or at information kiosks in the airport.

Travel time – 25–30 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi drivers wait for passengers right outside the terminal. You can also book a taxi online.

Fare: a ride will cost from 35–40 GEL.

Transfer

When booking a transfer, a driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. You can book via the website.

Price of a transfer to Tbilisi center starts from 19 USD.

Car Rental

You can book online (for example, via https://www.rentalcars.com) or at the car rental desk at the airport. Fuel prices in Georgia ≈ 1.1 USD per liter.

Rental cost starts from 35 USD per day.

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.