Tbilisi Airport (TBS) Transfers 2026: Prices, Taxi & Routes
Updated July 2026 · TBS airport · ~17 km from central Tbilisi · fixed-price routes
| From Tbilisi Airport to | Distance | Fixed price (pay driver) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi city centre | ~17 km | ~30–45 GEL | ~25–30 min |
| Gudauri (ski) | ~120 km | ~200–250 GEL | ~2–2.5 h |
| Kazbegi / Stepantsminda | ~160 km | ~250–300 GEL | ~3–3.5 h |
| Sighnaghi (Kakheti) | ~120 km | ~140–180 GEL | ~2 h |
| Batumi | ~370 km | ~400–450 GEL | ~5.5–6 h |
Arriving at Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
Tbilisi International Airport is Georgia’s main hub, on the southeast edge of the capital about 17 km from the centre. Arrivals is compact, with ATMs, SIM-card kiosks and car-hire desks, and a taxi rank right outside. The airport is open 24 hours and many flights land late at night, which is exactly when a pre-booked transfer pays off — a driver waiting with your name beats negotiating a fare at 3am. A fixed private transfer sets the price before you land.
Tbilisi Airport to the city centre
The drive into the centre — Rustaveli, the Old Town or Vake — is about 25–30 minutes and a fixed 30–45 GEL per car, a little more at night or in rush hour. The budget alternative is city bus 37, which runs to Station Square for 1–2 GEL but is slow with luggage. Our Tbilisi Airport to city centre guide compares taxi, transfer, bus and Bolt in detail.
Straight to the mountains: Gudauri and Kazbegi
One of the best reasons to book a transfer at TBS is to skip the city entirely and drive straight up the Georgian Military Highway. Gudauri, Georgia’s top ski resort, is ~120 km and 2–2.5 hours (~200–250 GEL); Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and the Gergeti Trinity church are ~160 km and 3–3.5 hours (~250–300 GEL). See the airport to Gudauri and airport to Kazbegi guides, plus our Gergeti hike guide.
Check your date — airport to Kazbegi or GudauriEast to Kakheti wine country
You can also head straight from the airport into the vineyards, which sit on the same southeast side of the city. Sighnaghi, the walled “city of love”, is ~120 km and about 2 hours (~140–180 GEL) — see the airport to Sighnaghi guide and our Kakheti wine regions guide to plan tastings.
West and to the coast: Borjomi, Bakuriani, Kutaisi, Batumi
The airport also launches the western routes. Borjomi (~160 km) and the ski town of Bakuriani (~180 km) are covered in the airport to Borjomi and airport to Bakuriani guides. For the Black Sea, Batumi is the long haul (~370 km, 5.5–6 h, ~400–450 GEL); the airport to Batumi guide and our Tbilisi–Batumi transfer & train guide lay out the choices.
Late-night arrivals and families
Because so many flights into TBS land after midnight, a pre-booked transfer is the calmest option: the fare is fixed, the driver tracks your flight and waits in arrivals, and there is no haggling when you are tired. It is also the easy choice with children, car seats on request, or a lot of luggage. OrbiTrip takes no commission, so the agreed fare is paid straight to your licensed driver.
How booking works with OrbiTrip
Open the Tbilisi Airport search, set the airport as pickup and your destination — a Tbilisi hotel, a ski resort, Kakheti or the coast — then pick date, time and vehicle class. The fixed price shown is what you pay; there is no online card checkout. OrbiTrip is a free platform connecting you with a licensed driver, and you receive their contacts after confirmation to arrange the meeting point in arrivals.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tbilisi Airport from the city centre?
About 17 km southeast of the centre, a 25 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic and your exact destination.
How much is a taxi or transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the city?
A fixed private transfer is roughly 30 to 45 GEL per car, a little more late at night. City bus 37 runs to Station Square for 1 to 2 GEL but is slow with luggage.
Can I go straight from Tbilisi Airport to Gudauri or Kazbegi?
Yes. Gudauri is about 120 km (2 to 2.5 hours, ~200 to 250 GEL) and Kazbegi about 160 km (3 to 3.5 hours, ~250 to 300 GEL), both fixed per-car fares up the Georgian Military Highway.
Is there a transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Batumi?
Yes, but it is a long haul: about 370 km and 5.5 to 6 hours for roughly 400 to 450 GEL. Many travellers instead take the transfer into the city and the double-decker train, compared in our Tbilisi to Batumi guide.
Are late-night airport transfers available?
Yes. Tbilisi Airport operates 24 hours and many flights land after midnight. A pre-booked transfer means the driver tracks your flight and waits in arrivals, with the price fixed in advance.
Does OrbiTrip charge a fee for airport transfers?
No. OrbiTrip is free, with no commission and no online card checkout. You pay the agreed fixed fare directly to your licensed driver.
OrbiTrip — a free platform connecting travellers with licensed Georgian drivers. Fixed prices, paid directly to the driver.