Tbilisi International Airport (Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, code TBS) — Georgia's main aviation gateway. It serves 5+ million passengers per year.
Location + getting to the center
TBS is 17 km east of central Tbilisi. Three options to get there:
- Taxi — $10–$15 (Bolt, Yandex Go) — 25–40 minutes
- Bus #37 — $0.4 — about 1 hour (from the center)
- Train — $0.2 — 30 minutes (Central Station)
Airlines at TBS
TBS hosts a large number of airlines:
Terminal + services
TBS is a single-terminal airport — domestic and international flights in one place. Services:
- Free Wi-Fi up to 4 hours
- Duty Free — selective prices
- VIP Lounge — paid relaxation area
- Cafés/restaurants — Wendy's, Khinkali House, Coffee Lab
- Pharmacy, ATMs, currency exchange
TBS tips
Arrive 2–3 hours before international flights. Domestic — 1.5 hours is enough.
The 100 ml liquid rule for carry-on is strict. Bring an empty water bottle to refill from free fountains after security.
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#Tbilisi#TBS#airport#Shota Rustaveli
