- Must visit
Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia
Leading national museum with archaeological finds, treasury pieces, and major exhibitions that give a strong overview of Georgia’s past.
Flights from Istanbul to Tbilisi depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1326 km distance in 2h 10m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1326 km |
Average flight duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 10m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£342
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Flights per day
48
Distance
1326 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Istanbul to Tbilisi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Tbilisi will cost around £342 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £127.
Of the 48 flights that leave Istanbul for Tbilisi every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1326 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
TK378
PC318
PC314
PC312
PC2014 · PC1840
PC316
PC312
PC318
PC314
TK378Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Tbilisi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £74, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 1326 km
Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£95 Average Price | £82 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 14m Average total duration 26h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Tbilisi flights for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TK378 | 6:50 Istanbul Airport | 2h15 | 10:05 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK380 | 8:10 Istanbul Airport | 2h15 | 11:25 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
5F5326 · 5F5581 | 9:40 Istanbul Airport | 14h35 | 1:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J28104 · J28225 | 10:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 8h50 | 20:20 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J28104 · J28237 | 10:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 13h30 | 1:00 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J28104 · J28229 | 10:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 21h10 | 8:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J276 · J28225 | 12:00 Istanbul Airport | 7h20 | 20:20 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J276 · J28229 | 12:00 Istanbul Airport | 19h40 | 8:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J276 · J28237 | 12:00 Istanbul Airport | 12h00 | 1:00 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
TK382 | 13:15 Istanbul Airport | 2h20 | 16:35 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
PC316 | 13:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2h10 | 16:25 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1299 · LH120 · LH2558 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 13h00 | 3:55 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1299 · LH116 · LH2558 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 13h00 | 3:55 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1299 · LH122 · LH2558 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 13h00 | 3:55 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
G9322 · G9296 | 14:10 Istanbul Airport | 25h30 | 16:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
G9322 · G9298 | 14:10 Istanbul Airport | 22h05 | 13:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J2176 · J28229 | 14:30 Istanbul Airport | 17h10 | 8:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J2176 · J28223 | 14:30 Istanbul Airport | 19h10 | 10:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J2176 · J28237 | 14:30 Istanbul Airport | 9h30 | 1:00 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J2176 · J28239 | 14:30 Istanbul Airport | 17h45 | 9:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J28106 · J28229 | 15:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 15h45 | 8:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J28106 · J28239 | 15:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 16h20 | 9:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J28106 · J28223 | 15:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 17h45 | 10:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J28106 · J28237 | 15:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 8h05 | 1:00 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
TK384 | 16:55 Istanbul Airport | 2h20 | 20:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
PC2018 · PC1840 | 17:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 13h00 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1301 · LH96 · LH2556 | 17:55 Istanbul Airport | 22h20 | 17:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1301 · LH94 · LH2556 | 17:55 Istanbul Airport | 22h20 | 17:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
PC2016 · PC1840 | 18:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 12h05 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
PC2014 · PC1840 | 19:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 10h55 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
PC2022 · PC1840 | 20:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 10h15 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
PC2024 · PC1840 | 20:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 9h25 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
PC2026 · PC1840 | 21:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 8h25 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
AZ7029+ LX1737+ LX8170 | 21:50 Istanbul Airport | 30h10 | 5:00 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
AZ7029+ LX1727 · LX8170 | 21:50 Istanbul Airport | 30h10 | 5:00 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
LX1733+ LX8170+ AZ7029 | 21:50 Istanbul Airport | 30h10 | 5:00 Tbilisi International Airport | 2 changes | |
TK386 | 22:15 Istanbul Airport | 2h20 | 1:35 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
PC318 | 22:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2h10 | 1:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
J278 · J28239 | 23:00 Istanbul Airport | 9h15 | 9:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J278 · J28223 | 23:00 Istanbul Airport | 10h40 | 10:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J278 · J28233 | 23:00 Istanbul Airport | 15h40 | 15:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
PC4755 · PC1840 | 23:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 7h15 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J278 · J28225 | 23:00 Istanbul Airport | 20h20 | 20:20 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
J278 · J28229 | 23:00 Istanbul Airport | 8h40 | 8:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
5F5328 · 5F5581 | 23:40 Istanbul Airport | 24h35 | 1:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
PC2028 · PC1840 | 0:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 6h05 | 7:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
G9284 · G9298 | 0:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 11h55 | 13:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
G9284 · G9296 | 0:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 15h20 | 16:40 Tbilisi International Airport | 1 change | |
PC314 | 1:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2h10 | 4:35 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK376 | 1:50 Istanbul Airport | 2h25 | 5:15 Tbilisi International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Leading national museum with archaeological finds, treasury pieces, and major exhibitions that give a strong overview of Georgia’s past.
Art museum with Georgian icons, medieval works, and modern pieces, suitable for visitors wanting a focused cultural visit in the centre.
Contemporary art venue in a restored Soviet building, known for rotating exhibitions and a fresh look at Georgia’s current art scene.
Tbilisi’s old quarter of balconies, churches, bathhouses, and lanes, ideal for walking, photos, and a first feel for the city.
Lively avenue lined with theatres, museums, shops, and grand buildings. A practical route for sightseeing in the city centre.
Historic hillside district of narrow streets and carved wooden balconies, popular for scenic walks and a quieter local atmosphere.
Khinkali are Georgian soup dumplings filled with spiced meat and broth. They are a Tbilisi favourite and eaten by hand to keep the juices inside.
Khachapuri is Georgia’s iconic cheese bread. In Tbilisi, Imeruli or Megruli styles are common and showcase the country’s love of rich dairy baking.
Mtsvadi is Georgian grilled meat, usually pork, cooked over coals. It is a classic feast dish, valued for smoky flavour and simple seasoning.
Stylish restaurant focused on Georgian cuisine and wine, with a refined interior and a menu suited to a more upscale meal.
Popular Georgian restaurant offering traditional recipes, churchkhela decor and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Tbilisi.
Well-known Georgian restaurant serving khinkali, khachapuri and grills in a lively, traditional setting popular with visitors and locals.
Budget-friendly for most travellers. Guesthouses, casual meals and metro rides are cheaper than in many European capitals, though upscale hotels and dining cost more.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis; app taxis usually do not require a tip.
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Tbilisi International Airport -> Freedom Square, Tbilisi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Tbilisi by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tbilisi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Istanbul to Tbilisi flights use the Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Istanbul and Tbilisi airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Tbilisi International Airport is 7 km from Tbilisi city centre. Public transport options include:
Tbilisi International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering local and international banking services.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tbilisi International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tbilisi International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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