Georgia flag Tbilisi Airport (TBS)

Country Georgia | Europe | Major Hub | IATA: TBS | ICAO: UGTB | Elevation 1624 ft · 495 m | Local time —

Destinations
71
Flights / day
89
Busiest route
Baku
Top airline
Georgian Airways

Tbilisi Airport averages 89 flights per day to 71 destinations, with one domestic route and 70 international routes. A total of 56 airlines operate at TBS, led by Georgian Airways. This airport provides direct service to 34 countries across three continents, with Russian Federation representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Tbilisi connects to Shanghai, with a typical flight time of 8 hr 50 mins. Updated: August 26, 2026

Route Network

Tbilisi Airport connects 71 destinations worldwide, with Baku standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Shanghai, and the shortest flight is to Yerevan.

Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
278 mi · 447 km
9
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
838 mi · 1,349 km
6
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (VKO) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,023 mi · 1,646 km
6
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (SAW) – Türkiye 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
813 mi · 1,308 km
5
per day
Israel flag Tel Aviv (TLV) – Israel 5 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
868 mi · 1,396 km
5
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,281 mi · 2,061 km
3
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (ZIA) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
TBS → ZIA
3
per day
Kazakhstan flag Almaty (ALA) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,628 mi · 2,620 km
2
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Sharjah (SHJ) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,280 mi · 2,060 km
2
per day
Iran flag Tehran (IKA) – Iran 6 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
546 mi · 879 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
824 mi · 1,327 km
2
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,142 mi · 1,837 km
2
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Riyadh (RUH) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,159 mi · 1,865 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Ekaterinburg (SVX) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,257 mi · 2,023 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Sochi (AER) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
282 mi · 455 km
2
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Jeddah (JED) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,422 mi · 2,288 km
1
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,670 mi · 2,688 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Saint-Petersburg (LED) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,401 mi · 2,254 km
1
per day
Kuwait flag Kuwait City (KWI) – Kuwait 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
876 mi · 1,410 km
1
per day
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,335 mi · 2,148 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,315 mi · 2,116 km
1
per day
Moldova flag Chişinău (RMO) – Moldova 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
870 mi · 1,399 km
1
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,195 mi · 1,923 km
1
per day
Cyprus flag Larnarca (LCA) – Cyprus 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
772 mi · 1,243 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Mineralnyye Vody (MRV) – Russian Federation 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
200 mi · 322 km
1
per day
Belarus flag Minsk (MSQ) – Belarus 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,147 mi · 1,846 km
1
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Ad Dammam (DMM) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,086 mi · 1,747 km
1
per day
Georgia flag Batumi (BUS) – Georgia 3 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
173 mi · 279 km
1
per day
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,256 mi · 2,021 km
1
per day
China flag Ürümqi (URC) – China 2 airlines
5 hr 5 mins
2,138 mi · 3,440 km
1
per day
Armenia flag Yerevan (EVN) – Armenia 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
109 mi · 176 km
1
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,001 mi · 3,220 km
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Kazan (KZN) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
983 mi · 1,581 km
6
per week
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,449 mi · 2,333 km
6
per week
Kazakhstan flag Astana (NQZ) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,409 mi · 2,268 km
5
per week
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,254 mi · 2,019 km
5
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,221 mi · 3,574 km
5
per week
Latvia flag Riga (RIX) – Latvia 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,404 mi · 2,260 km
5
per week
Kazakhstan flag Shymkent (CIT) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,255 mi · 2,020 km
5
per week
Kazakhstan flag Aktau (SCO) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
—
TBS → SCO
4
per week
Italy flag Bergamo (BGY) – Italy 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,769 mi · 2,846 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Krasnodar (KRR) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
372 mi · 599 km
4
per week
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
1,906 mi · 3,067 km
4
per week
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 1 airline
5 hr 25 mins
2,092 mi · 3,366 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Samara (KUF) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
852 mi · 1,372 km
4
per week
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
8 hr 50 mins
4,194 mi · 6,750 km
4
per week
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
1,819 mi · 2,927 km
4
per week
Jordan flag Amman (AMM) – Jordan 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
847 mi · 1,363 km
3
per week
Türkiye flag Ankara (ESB) – Türkiye 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
633 mi · 1,019 km
3
per week
Kazakhstan flag Atyrau (GUW) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
—
TBS → GUW
3
per week
Iraq flag Baghdad (BGW) – Iraq 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
582 mi · 937 km
3
per week
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,640 mi · 5,858 km
3
per week
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,737 mi · 2,796 km
3
per week
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
1,816 mi · 2,922 km
3
per week
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,676 mi · 2,697 km
3
per week
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,630 mi · 5,842 km
2
per week
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,638 mi · 2,636 km
2
per week
Germany flag Cologne (CGN) – Germany 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
1,890 mi · 3,042 km
2
per week
Tajikistan flag Dushanbe (DYU) – Tajikistan 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,276 mi · 2,053 km
2
per week
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,938 mi · 3,119 km
2
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LTN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,217 mi · 3,568 km
2
per week
Bahrain flag Manama (BAH) – Bahrain 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,112 mi · 1,789 km
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Nizhniy Novgorod (GOJ) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,007 mi · 1,621 km
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Novosibirsk (OVB) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,929 mi · 3,105 km
2
per week
France flag Paris (ORY) – France 1 airline
5 hr 25 mins
2,101 mi · 3,382 km
2
per week
Germany flag Stuttgart (STR) – Germany 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,788 mi · 2,878 km
2
per week
Lebanon flag Beirut (BEY) – Lebanon 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
748 mi · 1,204 km
1
per week
Greece flag Heraklion (HER) – Greece 1 airline
—
TBS → HER
1
per week
Iran flag Mashhad (MHD) – Iran 1 airline
—
TBS → MHD
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Tyumen (TJM) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
TBS → TJM
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Ufa (UFA) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,020 mi · 1,642 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated August 26, 2026.

Tbilisi Airport is served by 56 airlines, with Georgian Airways in the lead at 13% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 28% of routes. 38 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 56 airlines operate international routes, compared with three airlines serving domestic routes. China Eastern Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Shanghai with a flight time of 8 hrs 50 mins.

Georgian Airways (13 routes)
Red Wings (9 routes)
Azimuth Airlines (5 routes)
Air Astana (3 routes)
flynas (3 routes)
easyJet (3 routes)
Turkish Airlines (2 routes)
AJet (2 routes)
Pegasus (2 routes)
El Al (2 routes)
Ava airlines (2 routes)
Sky Express (2 routes)
Centrum air (2 routes)
FlyOne (2 routes)
Air China (2 routes)
China Southern Airlines (2 routes)
SCAT Airlines (2 routes)
Eurowings (2 routes)
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (1 routes)
Arkia Israeli Airlines (1 routes)
Israir Airlines (1 routes)
LAS SA (1 routes)
Private airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
flydubai (1 routes)
Air Arabia (1 routes)
Ata airlines (1 routes)
Fly kish airlines (1 routes)
Qeshm Air (1 routes)
Sepehran Airlines (1 routes)
TACV Cabo Verde Airlines (1 routes)
Sun Express (1 routes)
Aegean Airlines (1 routes)
Lufthansa (1 routes)
Jazeera Airways (1 routes)
Kuwait Airways (1 routes)
LOT - Polish Airlines (1 routes)
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Belavia (1 routes)
Uzbekistan Airways (1 routes)
FlyOne Armenia (1 routes)
Transavia (1 routes)
Austrian (1 routes)
Air Serbia (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
airBaltic (1 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (1 routes)
Edelweiss Air (1 routes)
Jordan Aviation Airlines (1 routes)
I A W (1 routes)
Norwegian Air Shuttle (1 routes)
Somon Air (1 routes)
Gulf Air (1 routes)
Transavia France (1 routes)
Middle East Airlines (1 routes)

Tbilisi Airport provides direct service to 34 countries across three continents. The route network is 1% domestic and 99% international. Russian Federation is the primary international destination.

Russian Federation - 18/day
Türkiye - 14/day
Azerbaijan - 9/day
United Arab Emirates - 6/day
Israel - 5/day
Kazakhstan - 5/day
Saudi Arabia - 4/day
Iran - 2/day
Greece - 2/day
Germany - 2/day
China - 2/day
Kuwait - 1/day
Poland - 1/day
Moldova - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Cyprus - 1/day
Belarus - 1/day
Georgia - 1/day
Uzbekistan - 1/day
Armenia - 1/day
Netherlands - 1/day
Austria - 1/day
Serbia - 1/day
United Kingdom - 1/day
Latvia - 1/day
Italy - 1/day
France - 1/day
Switzerland - 1/day
Jordan - 0/day
Iraq - 0/day
Denmark - 0/day
Tajikistan - 0/day
Bahrain - 0/day
Lebanon - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
29 min late
5 min (+19%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
1 min early
min (+16.4%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
14 flights (24 hour total)

Aug 27

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
48 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
32 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
33 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
1 hr 10 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
1 hr late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
1 hr late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
36 min late
Arrival
12 min late
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
2

Aug 26

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
18 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
22 min late
2 min (+8.8%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
1 min late
min (-14.4%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
87 flights (7 day total)

Aug 26

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
22

Aug 25

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
21

Aug 24

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
7

Aug 23

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
14

Aug 21

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
9

Aug 20

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
14
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
21 min late
6 min (+41.8%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
1 min late
3 min (+132.5%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
352 flights (30 day total)

Aug 26

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
22

Aug 25

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
21

Aug 24

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
7

Aug 23

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
14

Aug 21

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
9

Aug 20

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
14

Aug 19

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
18

Aug 18

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
21

Aug 17

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
6

Aug 16

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
10

Aug 15

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
12

Aug 14

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
13

Aug 13

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
12

Aug 12

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
14

Aug 11

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
17

Aug 10

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
4

Aug 9

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
12

Aug 8

2026

Departure
20 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
10

Aug 7

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
12

Aug 6

2026

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
4

Aug 5

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
16

Aug 4

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
19

Aug 3

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
18

Aug 2

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
10

Aug 1

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
11

Jul 31

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
6

Jul 30

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
4

Jul 29

2026

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 28

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
16

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#320 (89 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#287 (71 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
9,846 ft 3,001 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
9,846 ft 3,001 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
8,202 ft 2,500 m 196 ft 60 m Closed
8,202 ft 2,500 m 196 ft 60 m Closed

Runway Length

25 aircraft cannot operate at Tbilisi Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 9,846 ft (3,001 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft 3,010 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft 3,018 m 7,546 ft 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

Operational Context

Tbilisi (IATA: TBS) operates around 89 flights per day to 71 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 1 domestic and 70 international routes, with Georgian Airways as the leading carrier and Baku currently the busiest connection. From TBS, passengers can reach 34 countries across 3 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,001 m (9,846 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Tbilisi serves as Georgia’s primary international airport and the country’s main gateway for scheduled passenger traffic. Its route network is heavily weighted toward international service, with a small domestic component and a broader mix of short- and medium-haul connections that link Tbilisi with markets across Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

The airport’s traffic pattern is centered on point-to-point demand rather than a large connecting hub model. Georgian Airways is the leading airline by scheduled presence, while a range of foreign carriers provide most of the international network, including regional and longer-distance services where demand supports them.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

The passenger terminal system at Tbilisi is organized around a single commercial terminal complex, which handles both domestic and international flights. Operationally, the airport is arranged to process departures and arrivals through a unified passenger building rather than a large multi-terminal campus.

Domestic and international use is handled within the same overall terminal environment, with airside and landside processes designed for a mixed network of shorter regional flights and overseas services. For travelers, this generally means a straightforward terminal layout with standard check-in, security, baggage claim, and departure gate functions concentrated in one place.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Single main passenger terminal
  • Combined domestic and international processing
  • Centralized check-in and security flows
  • Compact terminal arrangement
  • Suitable for point-to-point traffic

Passenger-facing facilities typically include the core services expected at a major capital airport, with waiting areas, retail and food outlets, currency and payment services, and basic ground handling support. The airport also provides the usual airside and landside amenities needed for scheduled international operations.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Retail and duty-free shopping
  • Cafes and quick-service food outlets
  • Seating and waiting areas
  • Car rental services
  • Ground transportation desks

Airport Lounges

Lounge access at Tbilisi is generally provided through a combination of airline-linked and independent options, with use typically tied to premium-class travel, frequent flyer status, or paid entry where offered. Lounge facilities are located airside within the terminal area.

Notable lounges include:

  • No lounge names confidently verified

Dining and Food Options

Dining at the airport is centered on practical passenger needs, with a mix of quick-service outlets, cafes, and limited sit-down options in the terminal. The food offering is typical of a major international airport serving both short-haul and longer-haul departures.

Common dining options include:

  • Cafes
  • Quick-service snack outlets
  • Coffee and beverage counters
  • Casual dining venues
  • Terminal food and beverage concessions

Public Transport and Parking

The airport is connected to Tbilisi by road, with access for private cars, taxis, and prearranged transfers. Public transport options are available through city bus service, and travelers can also use official airport transport information and parking details through the airport’s own website, including the transport page and parking information where published by the operator.

Access from central Tbilisi is generally straightforward because the airport sits on the city’s eastern side, allowing direct roadway connections to the urban area and the wider metropolitan region. For most passengers, the airport is reached by taxi, private car, or bus, with road travel remaining the main access mode.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Taxi
  • Private car
  • City bus
  • Prearranged transfer
  • Ride-hailing services

Parking is available for short-stay and longer-stay use, serving both terminal pickups and passengers leaving vehicles at the airport. The parking offer is designed around standard airport use cases rather than large-scale multiday commuter parking.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Terminal-adjacent parking
  • Passenger pickup and drop-off use

Runways and Operations

The airport has a single long runway, which supports scheduled commercial traffic as well as a range of business and special-purpose operations. The runway length allows the airport to handle typical narrow-body international service and other aircraft types commonly used on regional and medium-haul routes.

Operationally, the airfield is structured to support a busy capital-city airport with regular passenger flights and a broad international route base. Its runway and apron infrastructure are sized for commercial airline use and the movement of standard short- and medium-haul jet aircraft.

The runway system includes:

  • One runway
  • Runway length of 3,001 m
  • Commercial jet operations
  • Support for regional and medium-haul flights

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Tbilisi functions as Georgia’s principal air transport hub and the country’s leading airport for scheduled passenger demand. It serves the capital region as well as travelers from across the country who need international connections that are not available locally.

Its network role reflects Georgia’s position between Europe, the Caucasus, and West Asia, with traffic drawn from both origin-and-destination demand and a limited amount of connecting flow. The airport’s route structure is strongest in regional international markets, while domestic traffic remains a small part of the overall business.

The airport’s role includes:

  • National primary airport
  • International gateway for Georgia
  • Major hub for scheduled traffic
  • Origin-and-destination demand base
  • Regional connectivity role

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located in Tbilisi, serving the capital and its surrounding metropolitan area. Its eastern location gives it direct access to the city’s road network and makes it the main airport for the country’s largest population center.

Beyond the city itself, the airport draws passengers from across eastern Georgia and from travelers who use Tbilisi as the main departure point for international trips. Its catchment area also reflects the airport’s role as the country’s principal aviation gateway.

The airport serves:

  • Tbilisi metropolitan area
  • Eastern Georgia
  • National outbound travel demand
  • International arrivals and departures
  • Capital-city business and government travel

Hotels Near the Airport

Hotel options near the airport are useful for transit passengers, late arrivals, early departures, and business travelers needing overnight access close to the terminal. Where available, on-airport or nearby properties are the most practical choice for short stays, but specific hotel names should be verified directly with current operator listings before booking.

Airport History

Tbilisi Airport began as the main air gateway for Georgia’s capital and grew alongside the city’s postwar and post-Soviet development. Over time, it evolved from a domestic and regional airport into the country’s central international passenger facility.

The airport underwent major modernization in the early 2000s, when the passenger terminal was rebuilt and expanded to support higher volumes of scheduled international traffic. That work established the current terminal layout and improved the airport’s ability to process a wider mix of foreign carriers and route types.

Further development focused on keeping the airport aligned with growing demand for international travel from Georgia and the surrounding region. The airfield and terminal were adapted to handle larger aircraft, more frequent service, and a broader destination network than in earlier decades.

In its current role, the airport functions as Georgia’s primary commercial aviation gateway and the main base for the country’s international passenger flows. Its modern operational profile reflects both the capital’s importance and Tbilisi’s position as the country’s most significant air transport market.

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