Tbilisi International Airport Guide (TBS)

Airport info
Code: TBS
Address:
Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi, 0158, Georgia
Location:

The airport is located about 14.5km (9 miles) southeast of central Tbilisi.

No. of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +995
Telephone:
+995 32 310 421

Tbilisi International Airport serves the capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi, and is the country's major airport for international flights. Our Tbilisi Airport guide provides airport contact details, information regarding terminal facilities and nearby accommodation recommendations.

Information

The airport information desk (tel: +995 32 231 0341) is centrally located in the public area, and is open 24 hours.

Email address: 
info.tbs@tav.aero
Driving directions

The airport is directly linked to the city centre by the Kakheti Highway, and is clearly signposted from town.

Public Transport

Public transport rail

Infrequent trains run into the city from the airport's dedicated station 70m (230 ft) from the terminal – two services operate, in the early morning (0845), and in the late afternoon (1805). Services operate to the airport at 0755 and 1720 (Journey time: 20 minutes; fare: 0.50 Lari).

Public transport road

Bus:Direct bus services (route 37) operate regularly from outside the terminal to Tbilisi's central railway station (Journey time: 35-40 mins; fare: GEL 0.50).

Taxi:Metered cabs operate from immediately outside the terminal (journey time: 20-25 minutes; fare: GEL25). Taxis can be pre-booked (tel: +995 32 251 1511).

Terminal facilities

Money

Several banks offering currency exchange facilities can be found in the main hall, and a bureau de change is located in Arrivals. A number of ATMs are dotted throughout the terminal building.

Communication

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the airport, and public telephones are available within the terminal for passenger use.

Food

Two cafés in arrivals offer snacks and drinks along with a burger outlet that’s open 24 hours. There is also a 24-hour bar.

Shopping

Duty-free is available in Departures. Euros are accepted in the three outlets, which are open according to flight schedules. Goods offered include the usual mix of alcohol, tobacco and cosmetics, along with local wine, confectionery and souvenirs.

Luggage

Left luggage facilities are available in Arrivals, and free trolleys are provided. A lost luggage office (tel: +995 32 231 0263) is available in the arrivals hall to help passengers who have misplaced their luggage.

Other

Alongside these services, a baby-care room is also available at Tbilisi International Airport.

Airport facilities

Conference and business

There are no meeting facilities at the airport, however there is a VIP lounge in Departures and another in Arrivals. Meeting facilities are offered by some of the larger hotels in the city centre including City Partner Hotel Primavera (tel: +995 32 251 146; cph-hotels.com).

Disabled facilities

The airport is wheelchair accessible with lifts and specially designed toilets. Any passengers requiring additional assistance should contact their airline before travelling.

Car parking

Short- and long-term parking is located immediately outside the terminal buildings.

Car rental

International car hire companies Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz are represented at the airport, along with a selection of local operators.

Hotels

There are no hotels within the airport complex, nor in the immediate area, which makes it necessary to head into the city centre to find accommodation.


Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel

+995 32 240 2200.

Nestled into the bank of the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi city centre, this luxurious major international chain hotel offers a top floor spa with city views, nine meeting rooms for business travellers, a bar, full service restaurant and an in-house casino.

Rose Revolution Square 1, 0108, Tbilisi, Georgia

British House

+995 32 292 8783.

This boutique hotel is, as its name suggests, British-owned. It offers a small business centre, and airport transfers can be arranged. The hotel is located in the city centre, near both the main railway station and Tbilisi‘s major businesses and attractions.

32 Chovelidze (Belinski Street), Tbilisi, Georgia

City Partner Hotel Primavera

+995 32 251 146.

Situated in the heart of Tbilisi, the City Partner Hotel is a 4-star rated property. The hotel’s star attraction is its rooftop pool, but other facilities include restaurants, cafés, a gym and a meeting room for up to 50 delegates.

Kuchishvili Street 8, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia
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