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Tbilisi International Airport

Tbilisi, GE

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Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport

Tbilisi, Georgia · Europe

Compact TAV-run single-terminal gateway 17 km from Tbilisi with a 24/7 Primeclass lounge, a 1 GEL daytime city bus, and an official 40 GEL taxi — easy to navigate, thin on named food, and the railway station is not in passenger service.

Airportist Score

6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.4
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail5.8
Ground access7.4
Reliability6.0
Lounges6.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport

Tbilisi, Georgia · Europe

Compact TAV-run single-terminal gateway 17 km from Tbilisi with a 24/7 Primeclass lounge, a 1 GEL daytime city bus, and an official 40 GEL taxi — easy to navigate, thin on named food, and the railway station is not in passenger service.

Airportist Score

6.9/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.4
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail5.8
Ground access7.4
Reliability6.0
Lounges6.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
12 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
20-30 min
Official airport taxi
Cheapest to city
Municipal bus 337
$ · about 45-70 min (traffic-dependent)
Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
On time
76%
of departures
Terminals
1
passenger terminal (departures + arrivals halls)

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Budget the official 2 hours — desks close when they say they close

TAV asks for 120 minutes. International check-in usually opens 3 hours out and closes 60 minutes before departure; domestic opens 75 minutes out and closes 20 minutes before.

Self-service kiosks (Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, LOT, Air France only) open up to 5 hours before departure and do not drop bags. Online check-in plus the airline bag-drop is the reliable play.

Terminal

One public terminal — the lounge is after passport control

Departures and arrivals share one TAV passenger terminal. Primeclass International is after security and passport control, right side by Gate 101.

Do not walk to the old Soviet-era campus buildings looking for check-in. Information desk is in the centre of the halls; Lost & Found is next to baggage claim.

Food

Wendy's is the named 24h official option; duty-free wine is the souvenir

The official F&B page we could verify is Wendy's, 24 hours, in the departure hall. ATU duty-free after passport control includes the Georgian Wines shop.

No sourced fountain map or bottled-water prices. Eat or shop after you know your gate; we are not inventing other restaurant names or menu prices.

Status

Busy and growing — the train is still a trap

TAV handled more than 5.4 million passengers in 2025 and is expanding toward more than 10 million capacity by the 2028 IATA season. The airport railway station is not a passenger option.

Georgia TAV traffic (Tbilisi + Batumi) was hit by Middle East airspace closures in H1 2026, with growth resuming in June. Until a train exists, use bus 337 in published hours or the official taxi rank.

Live conditions

Right now at TBS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Compact single-terminal international hops
Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass holders with waits under 3 hours
Daytime municipal bus into Tbilisi
Last-minute Georgian wine shopping airside

Watch out for

Airport railway station is not currently a passenger service
Bus 337 does not run overnight (06:59–22:59)
Only one public lounge, with a 3-hour stay cap
Official taxi is a published 40 GEL city / 50 GEL suburban fixed rate — ignore lobby touts

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

more than 5.4M (2025)

Terminals

1 passenger terminal (departures + arrivals halls)

On-time departures

76%

Typical security

12 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for TBS.

Updated Oct 7, 2026

Civilian TAV Georgia field (IATA TBS, ICAO UGTB) — not a military airbase
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, about 17 km southeast of central Tbilisi via Kakheti Highway / George W. Bush Avenue
One public passenger terminal with linked departures and arrivals halls; Skytrax 4-Star Regional Airport
Official city links: municipal bus 337 (1 GEL / 90 min, 06:59–22:59) and 24-hour official taxi (fixed 40 GEL to the city centre, 50 GEL suburban)
Only public lounge: Primeclass, airside international by Gate 101, 24/7, 3-hour stay, walk-in 60 EUR; live Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and DragonPass (A10303/N00566)
TAV: more than 5.4 million passengers in 2025 (+13.7%); concession extended to end of 2031 with a ~USD 150 million expansion toward >10 million capacity, planned complete before the 2028 IATA season

12 official sources

https://www.tbilisiairport.com/
https://tbilisiairport.com/en-EN/to-from-the-airport/page/bus
https://tbilisiairport.com/en-EN/to-from-the-airport/page/taxi
https://tbilisiairport.com/en-EN/park/page/parking-subscriptions
https://tbilisiairport.com/en-EN/lounges/page/departure-lounge
https://tbilisiairport.com/en-EN/airport-facilities-services/page/primeclass-cip-service
https://tbilisiairport.com/en-EN/passenger-guide/page/check-in
https://tbilisiairport.com/en-en/airport-facilities-services/page/internet-wi-fi
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/georgia/tbilisi-international
https://www.dragonpass.com/explore/airport/A10303
https://tavairports.com/tav-airports-commits-usd-150-million-to-further-develop-tbilisi-airport-in-georgia
https://skytraxratings.com/airports/tbilisi-international-airport-rating

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Explore the TBS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Tbilisi International Airport and the Tbilisi city center
City center
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Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Official airport taxiCheapest: Municipal bus 337
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Primeclass Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Check in online, then use bag drop. Self-service kiosks exist only for Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, and Air France — and they do not drop bags. Anyone with hold luggage still visits the airline desk.
11 tips & hacks
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Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Primeclass Lounge (international)ATU duty-free / Georgian WinesMunicipal bus 337
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Water
We found no sourced drinking-fountain locations and no sourced bottled-water prices on official TAV pages as of 7 Oct 2026.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Delays reported

Operational issue

Weather: Light rain.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 22, 01:23 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.