Departure Terminal · 2007
Opened 2007, 3 levels. Check-in, security, duty free, lounges, banks and the information desk in the middle of the hall. Parking lots face it and flank it.
Tbilisi Airport
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is 13.9 km in a straight line from Freedom Square, on the Kakheti Highway; it handled 4.75 million passengers in 2024. One page: live board, 3D map, parking, bus 337 (1 GEL), taxi (40 GEL) and services.
- IATA
- TBS
- ICAO
- UGTB
- To Freedom Square
- 13.9 km
- Elevation
- 495 m
- Runway
- 3 000 m
- Passengers, 2024
- 4.75 M
- Terminals
- 2
- Parking stands
- 1 072
Departures and arrivals — live
From the airport's own flight board; this page refreshes every minute. Times are airport local, GMT+4.
| Time | Flight | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 04:5505:18 | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen SAWVF 228 · Ajet Havayollari · TürkiyeCheck-in 15 · Gate 202 | Departed |
| 05:0005:55 | Munich MUCLH 2559 · Lufthansa · GermanyCheck-in 02 · Gate 103 | Boarding |
| 05:1505:28 | Ankara ESBVF 616 · Ajet Havayollari · TürkiyeCheck-in 19 · Gate 203 | Departed |
| 05:2505:45 | Warsaw WAWLO 726 · Lot - Polskie Linie Lotnicze (Polish Airlines) · PolandCheck-in 37 · Gate 202 | Check-in |
| 05:5013:00 | Moscow-Vko VKOA4 7208 · Azimuth Aero · RussiaGate 204 | 430 min late |
| 06:00 | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen SAWPC 315 · Pegasus Airlines · TürkiyeCheck-in 09 · Gate 203 | Gate |
| 06:05 | Dubai DXBEK 2203 · Emirates · United Arab EmiratesCheck-in 24 · Gate 101 | Boarding |
| 06:05 | Dubai DXBFZ 714 · Fly Dubai · United Arab EmiratesCheck-in 24 · Gate 101 | Boarding |
| 06:40 | Amsterdam AMSA9 651 · Georgian Airways · NetherlandsCheck-in 27 · Gate 100A | Check-in |
| 06:50 | Istanbul Airport ISTTK 377 · Turkish Airlines · TürkiyeCheck-in 30 · Gate 100B | Check-in |
| 08:15 | Antalya AYTPC 1841 · Pegasus Airlines · TürkiyeCheck-in 10 | Check-in |
| 08:55 | Bahrain BAHGF 012 · Gulf Air · Bahrain | Scheduled |
| 09:00 | Batumi BUSA9 505 · Georgian Airways | Scheduled |
| 09:40 | Baku GYDJ2 8230 · Azerbaijan Airlines · Azerbaijan | Scheduled |
| 09:45 | Sochi AERWZ 558 · Red Wings Airlines · Russia | Scheduled |
| 10:00 | Moscow-Vko VKOA9 936 · Georgian Airways · Russia | Scheduled |
| 10:25 | St.Petersburg LEDWZ 702 · Red Wings Airlines · Russia | Scheduled |
| 10:50 | Nice NCEA9 767 · Georgian Airways · France | Scheduled |
| 11:00 | Varna VARCEF 6003 · Czech Air Force · Bulgaria | Scheduled |
| 11:05 | Istanbul Airport ISTTK 379 · Turkish Airlines · Türkiye | Scheduled |
| 11:40 | Baku GYDJ2 8224 · Azerbaijan Airlines · Azerbaijan | Scheduled |
| 12:10 | Rome Da Vinci FCOA9 683 · Georgian Airways · Italy | Scheduled |
| 12:15 | Sharjah SHJG9 299 · Air Arabia · United Arab Emirates | Scheduled |
| 12:25 | Istanbul Airport ISTTK 381 · Turkish Airlines · Türkiye | Scheduled |
Airport time 05:52
Where you can fly today, and with whom
On today's board: 40 airlines and 46 destinations.
Destinations
- Abu Dhabi
- Aktau
- Almaty Airport
- Amsterdam
- Ankara
- Antalya
- Athens
- Bahrain
- Baku
- Batumi
- Beijing Daxing
- Beijing-Pek
- Berlin Brandenburg
- Copenhagen
- Doha
- Dubai
- Ekaterinburg
- Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
- Jeddah
- Krasnodar
- Kuwait
- Larnaca
- London - Luton
- London Heathrow
- Mineralnye Vody
- Minsk
- Moscow-Vko
- Moscow-Zhukovsky
- Munich
- Nice
- Nizhny Novgorod
- Novosibirsk (Tolmachevo)
- Paris-Orly
- Riga
- Riyadh
- Rome Da Vinci
- Sharjah
- Sochi
- St.Petersburg
- Tel Aviv
- Tyumen
- Urumqi
- Varna
- Warsaw
- Zurich
Airlines
- Air Arabia
- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
- Air Astana
- Air Baltic
- Air China International
- Ajet Havayollari
- Arkia Israel Airlines
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- Azimuth Aero
- Belavia
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- China Southern Airlines
- Czech Air Force
- Easyjet
- Edelweiss Air
- El-Al Israel Airlines
- Emirates
- Fly Dubai
- Flynas
- Georgian Airways
- Gulf Air
- Iberia
- Israir Airlines
- Jazeera Airways
- Lan Airlines
- Lot - Polskie Linie Lotnicze (Polish Airlines)
- Lufthansa
- Norwegian Air Sweden
- Oman Air
- Pegasus Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Red Wings Airlines
- Rwandair
- Scat Air Company
- Sky Express
- Sun Express
- Transavia France
- Turkish Airlines
- Volareweb.Com
The airfield in numbers
Runway 13R/31L: 3 000 × 45 m, concrete. The map shows 60 aircraft stands, 7 gates and 14 jet bridges, from OpenStreetMap.
Weather at the airport
14°C Պարզ
- Feels 13°
- Wind 8 km/h
Low visibility and strong wind are the usual causes of delays.
3D map — terminals, stands, services
Terminals, hangars, apron, gates and 109 places: food, shops, banks, car rental. Orange aircraft are live, from ADS-B.
Terminals
Two working terminals in one building and two historic ones.
Arrival Terminal · 2017
Opened 2017, 3 levels. Customs, baggage claim, lost and found, the bus stop and taxis at the entrance, and the car rental desks.
VIP Terminal · 1952
Building from 1952, 2 levels, Stalinist neoclassicism. Access is restricted.
Old Terminal · 1968
Built 1968, Soviet modernism, 3 levels. Out of passenger service; parking P4 is next to it.
How to get there from the centre
Straight-line 13.9 km from Freedom Square to the terminal; by road a taxi takes 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
Bus 337
Stop in front of the Arrival hall. Daily 06:59–22:59; 1 GEL buys 90 minutes of unlimited rides (Metromoney or bank card). Route: Station Square 1 — Rustaveli — Freedom Square — Baratashvili — Queen Ketevan Ave — Kakheti Highway.
Routes within 800 m of the terminal
Taxi
Runs 24 hours at the curb of the Arrival hall. Fixed fare: 40 GEL to the centre, 50 GEL to the suburbs. Phone: +995 550 506040.
By car
From the centre along the Kakheti Highway (George W. Bush Avenue). Three car parks and a separate lot for rental vehicles — see below.
Metro and railway
No metro line reaches the terminal, and the airport's own railway station is disused.
- Nearest metro
- Varketili · 8.1 km
- Nearest railway station
- Veli Station · 3.2 km
Car rental at the airport
Companies mapped in OpenStreetMap around the terminal:
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Mimino
- Naniko
- Rent A Car
- Rentmotors
- TbilisiCars
- triprents.com
Parking — fees and spaces
Prices in GEL including VAT. The first 10 minutes are free. Pay at the machine in the Departure Terminal or at the exit booths, cash or card.
| Car park | First 3 hours | Each next hour |
|---|---|---|
| P1 · Arrival | 5 ₾ | 1 ₾ |
| P2 · Central | 7 ₾ | 1 ₾ |
| P3 · CIP | 7 ₾ | 1 ₾ |
| P4 · Old Terminal | 2 ₾ | 1 ₾ |
≈ 5 GEL
An estimate from the published tariff: the first 10 minutes are free, then the first-3-hours fee and each started hour.
Spaces: car park 1 (opposite the Departure Terminal) 428, car park 2 (left) 346, car park 3 (right) 298; a separate lot for rental vehicles holds 80. EV chargers and accessible spaces are provided.
Services at the airport
Food and drink
- AirFood
- always Tickeradze
- Brewmark
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- illy caffè
- Need Stop
- Subway
- Wendy's
- დრაივი ნილე
- ტიკერდეიზი
Shops and duty free
- atu Duty Free
- Badagi
- Chiriko
- Geo Souvenirs
- Georgian Souvenirs
- Georgian Sweet Corner
- I ♥️ Georgia
- Inani
- Oda
- Shota Rustaveli Corner
Banks and currency exchange
Bank branches and ATMs in the Departure and Arrival halls; exchange points in both terminals. The map shows 8 ATMs.
- AllTrust.me
- Bank of Georgia
- eXchanger
- InteliExpress
- Liberty
- TBC Bank
Lounges
Primeclass in the international terminal; TBC Concept Space in the Departure hall.
Wi-Fi and SIM
Free Wi-Fi in most public areas, no registration: join "Tbilisi Loves You" or "Airport Free Wi-Fi". SIM cards: cellfie, Magti, Silknet.
Help and luggage
Medical centre between the Arrival and Departure halls, open 24 hours. Lost and found next to baggage claim in the Arrival hall. GPC pharmacy. 9 toilets and 10 charging points on the map.
Airline desks
- Air France
- Avianet
- Azimuth/ Red Wings
- Belavia
- China Southern Airlines
- Scat Airlines
Check-in and good to know
- Be at the airport 120 minutes before departure.
- Check-in opens 3 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before.
- Self-service kiosks work from 5 hours before departure for Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France. Bags still go to the airline desk.
- Foreign visitors can claim a VAT refund (Tax Free) before the border check, with a stamped receipt; details at rs.ge.
- Transit passengers skip passport control; bags are transferred to the connecting flight.
FAQ
What are the airport codes?
IATA TBS, ICAO UGTB. Full name: Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport.
How far is Tbilisi airport from the city centre?
About 13.9 km in a straight line from Freedom Square to the terminal; 20–30 minutes by taxi.
How do I get from the airport to the city centre?
Bus 337 (06:59–22:59, 1 GEL) or a fixed-fare taxi: 40 GEL to the centre, 50 GEL to the suburbs. Neither the metro nor a train reaches the airport.
Which buses stop at the airport?
Bus 337 stops at the terminal; routes at the nearest stops: 337.
How much is a taxi from the airport?
The airport taxi has fixed fares: 40 GEL to the centre, 50 GEL to the suburbs; cars wait at the Arrival hall, no booking needed.
How much does airport parking cost?
The first 10 minutes are free. Then the first 3 hours cost 5 GEL (P1), 7 GEL (P2 and P3) or 2 GEL (P4); each next hour 1 GEL.
How early should I arrive?
120 minutes before departure. Check-in opens 3 hours before and closes 60 minutes before.
Is there free Wi-Fi at the airport?
Yes: join "Tbilisi Loves You" or "Airport Free Wi-Fi", no registration; accept the terms.
Where can I change money or use an ATM?
In both terminals: bank branches (Bank of Georgia, TBC, Liberty), ATMs and currency exchange points.
Can I rent a car at the airport?
Yes. Near the terminal: Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Mimino, Naniko, Rent A Car, Rentmotors, TbilisiCars, triprents.com.
How many flights are there today?
On today's board: 82 departures and 82 arrivals, 40 airlines, 46 destinations. Live status is in the board above.
Can I get a VAT refund?
Foreign citizens can, before the border check, with a special receipt from an authorised shop. Details at rs.ge.
Data: Tbilisi Airport (tbilisiairport.com, 2026-10-07), OpenStreetMap, Tbilisi Transport Company (TTC), adsb.lol; passenger count from the public encyclopedia entry. Prices, timetables and fares change — confirm on site. Distances are straight-line.