Cheap flights to Athens

Flights to Tbilisi

Reaching the Georgian capital by air makes a lot of sense, and the city is well within reach for UK travellers. Planes depart all-year-round for Tbilisi, and flight times aren't too long, even when passengers need to make a stop along the way. So exploring the resorts, churches and mountains of Georgia can be easily planned.

Which is the main airport in Tbilisi?

There's only one international airport in the Tbilisi area. All flights to Tbilisi will arrive at Tbilisi International Airport, which is around 11 miles outside the capital. From the airport, travellers can take the 37 bus, which departs every 30 minutes, terminating at Station Square. Taxis are also a possibility and will likely offer a quicker route to the city centre.

Which airlines offer flights to Tbilisi?

If passengers need to fly directly to Tbilisi, they can take flights with Georgian Airlines. The airline offers direct flights all year-round from London Gatwick; expect a journey time of around four hours 50 minutes. Alternatively, indirect flights are available from BlueAir, LOT, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

Why travel by plane to Tbilisi?

Flying is almost always the best way to reach Tbilisi. The Georgian capital is thousands of miles from the UK and other western European cities, making train and bus connections impractical. Flights are really the only viable alternative. Flying is convenient, with services available throughout the year, and the journey time tends to be manageable, hovering around five hours for direct flights, and six to seven hours for indirect services. Flying indirect has advantages of its own, offering the chance to spend a day or two at stopover cities like Berlin, Riga or Istanbul.

Before you travel to Tbilisi by plane - good to know!

Georgia's capital city is fast becoming a popular city break destination and is well suited to tourists. The city has a good urban rail network, which is especially cheap when travellers purchase a rechargeable Metromani card. With that in their wallet, visitors are free to explore freely. Must-sees include the dramatic Narikala Fortress and the neighbouring Metekhi Church, which dates to the 5th century. Trinity Cathedral is spectacular, while the underground printing shop used by Stalin offers a fascinating window into the revolutionary era. However, best of all may be simply wandering districts like Abanotubani, the oldest neighbourhood in the city. With its carpet sellers, restaurants and elegant townhouses, it feels like a gateway into another era.

How to Get to Athens by Plane

There are a number of flights to Athens from a variety of cities in the United Kingdom, including London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin. London area airports are served by British Airways, Ryanair, Aegean, easyJet, Swiss Air, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and Austrian Airways. Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports offer flights through British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Jat, Icelandair and Aegean Airways. If departing from Belfast or Dublin Airports, British Airways, Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa and Olympic Airlines offer services to Athens.

Once in Athens, it should be noted that most hotels do not offer shuttle services. Car rentals are available from within the terminal, or taxi services from directly outside. Buses and the Metro are the cheapest options but take approximately 45 minutes to an hour depending on the stop.

Athens

Athens is a major Mediterranean hub for tourism due to its extensive history, incredible architecture and beautiful beaches. Some of its most popular attractions include The Ancient Agora, Anafiotika, The Acropolis, The Acropolis Museum, Byzantino, Benaki Museum, Mount Lycabettus and Thiseion Cinema. The National Archaeological Museum provides a unique viewpoint to Greek culture, and the Odeum of Herodes Atticus is an extremely entertaining festival that takes place in a second century theatre. In addition to these many historical sites and activities, Athens nightlife is plentiful, with numerous restaurants, bars and clubs to enjoy.