About Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)

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.

Website:

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 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).

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).

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.

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).

Communication Facilities:

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

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.