Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta Transfer and Taxi Prices
Private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta: 40 km, about 50 min on the road. Verified 2026 price - sedan from 166 GEL (~$64), minivan from 208 GEL (~$80) per car. Per car, not per person; you pay the driver directly - OrbiTrip takes no commission.
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As of 2026, a private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta starts from 166 GEL (~$64) for a sedan and from 208 GEL (~$80) for a minivan, per car.
Transfer price from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta — all car classes
| Car class | Passengers | Luggage | From (cheapest driver) | Typical (most bookings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–3 | 3 bags | 166 GEL (~$64) | ~393 GEL (~$151) |
| Minivan | 4–7 | 6–8 bags | 208 GEL (~$80) | ~228 GEL (~$88) |
| SUV / 4x4 | 1–4 | 4 bags | 235 GEL (~$90) | ~324 GEL (~$125) |
Prices are live quotes from OrbiTrip drivers as of 2026-10-21: per car, not per person; confirmed at booking, no commission or hidden fees added. Night pick-ups cost the same as daytime ones, and stops on the way are free. Why prices can differ: each driver sets their own tariff and we check prices every day; you see the exact fixed price before you book. Your driver is guaranteed to come: if a driver has a valid reason they cannot, we send another driver at the same price.
Drivers and cars available for Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Mtskheta
36 licensed local drivers work on OrbiTrip; below are cars from those closest to this route. The exact price of each driver for this date is shown on the booking page — no registration needed to compare them.
up to 4 passengers · Georgian, English · AC, WiFi, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 180 GEL (~$69) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · AC, WiFi, Child Seat
New on OrbiTrip
from 166 GEL (~$64) per car
up to 7 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · AC, WiFi, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 208 GEL (~$80) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English · AC, WiFi, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 166 GEL (~$64) per car
up to 4 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · AC, Large Trunk, Leather Seats
New on OrbiTrip
from 180 GEL (~$69) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · WiFi, Child Seat, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 166 GEL (~$64) per car
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Distance, travel time and road
| Distance | 40 km |
|---|---|
| Driving time | about 50 min (without long stops) |
| Road type | paved highway / main road |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-21 (live pricing engine) |
About the road from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta
Tbilisi Airport to Mtskheta is a short hop of about 40 km, roughly 45 minutes. You leave the terminal, skirt the eastern edge of the city and join the road north along the Mtkvari valley, with Jvari Monastery visible on the ridge ahead long before you arrive. Mtskheta was the capital of the Georgian kingdom for centuries and its cathedral, Svetitskhoveli, still anchors the old town. Going straight from the airport rather than via central Tbilisi saves the city traffic entirely, which is why many travellers start their trip here and see Tbilisi afterwards.
Tips for this trip
This is the easiest first stop in Georgia after a long flight — the old town is compact and walkable, so you do not need energy for a full day. Ask the driver to stop at Jvari Monastery on the ridge above: the view over the meeting of the two rivers is the one everyone comes for, and it adds only about twenty minutes. Svetitskhoveli asks for covered shoulders and knees; women are usually offered a scarf at the gate. If your flight lands late at night, agree the pick-up point with your driver in advance — arrivals is quiet at those hours.
What is included in the transfer price
- Fixed per-car price agreed before the trip — no meter, no surge
- Door-to-door: pick-up at your address, hotel or terminal
- Flight tracking and free waiting if your flight is late
- Luggage in the trunk (see the class table above)
- Short photo / coffee stops on the way by agreement with the driver
- No prepayment — you pay the driver in cash (GEL, USD or EUR) after the ride
- Free cancellation at any time — no fee
- Child seat — ask when booking (subject to the driver)
- Long sightseeing detours — agree time and price with the driver
- Entrance tickets to sights along the way
How to get from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta: private transfer vs taxi, train and bus
| Option | Door-to-door | Price | Time | Luggage / group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (OrbiTrip) | yes | known in advance | about 50 min | yes — per car, group pays once |
| Taxi (street / app) | yes | metered or negotiated at pick-up | about 50 min | limited for long routes; luggage space varies |
| Bus / marshrutka | no — station to station | ticket per person | timetable-bound, slower with stops | limited luggage, no seat guarantee |
Third-party options are listed for orientation only — OrbiTrip books private transfers. A per-car transfer is usually the cheapest door-to-door option for 2+ people with luggage; for a solo traveller on a budget the train or marshrutka may cost less.
Meeting point at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign; waiting is free if the flight is delayed. After booking you receive the driver's phone number — call or message on WhatsApp if you cannot find each other. Pay the driver in cash. Payment is cash only, to the driver; no prepayment.
FAQ: Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta transfer
As of 2026, a private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Mtskheta starts from 166 GEL (~$64) for a sedan and from 208 GEL (~$80) for a minivan, per car. The price is fixed and you pay the driver directly - no commission.
The drive is about 50 min for 40 km.
No. OrbiTrip is a free platform: no prepayment is required and you can pay the driver in cash. Payment is cash only, to the driver; no prepayment.
Per car, not per person: sedan from 166 GEL (~$64) for up to 3 passengers, minivan from 208 GEL (~$80) for up to 7.
A sedan takes up to 3 passengers with 3 suitcases; a minivan up to 7 passengers with 6–8 suitcases; an SUV up to 4 passengers with 4 bags.
Yes. Short stops for photos, coffee or a viewpoint are usually free by agreement with the driver; longer sightseeing detours are agreed in advance and may change the price.
Yes, if a driver is available: the route page shows drivers who are online now with their fixed prices. Booking takes one minute and needs no registration.
Ask for a child seat when booking — many drivers have one, but availability depends on the driver and is confirmed before the trip.
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Other routes from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) and prices
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Tbilisi — from 75 GEL (~$29)
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Akhalkalaki — from 414 GEL (~$159)
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Akhaltsikhe — from 433 GEL (~$167)
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Bakuriani — from 414 GEL (~$159)
Popular routes to Mtskheta
- Tbilisi → Mtskheta — from 151 GEL (~$58)
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