Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Vardzia Transfer and Taxi Prices
Private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Vardzia: 241 km, about 4 h 5 min on the road. Verified 2026 price - sedan from 447 GEL (~$172), minivan from 544 GEL (~$209) 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 Vardzia starts from 447 GEL (~$172) for a sedan and from 544 GEL (~$209) for a minivan, per car.
Transfer price from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Vardzia — all car classes
| Car class | Passengers | Luggage | From (cheapest driver) | Typical (most bookings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–3 | 3 bags | 447 GEL (~$172) | ~537 GEL (~$207) |
| Minivan | 4–7 | 6–8 bags | 544 GEL (~$209) | ~649 GEL (~$250) |
| SUV / 4x4 | 1–4 | 4 bags | 550 GEL (~$212) | ~619 GEL (~$238) |
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) → Vardzia
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 7 passengers · Georgian, English · AC, WiFi, Leather Seats
New on OrbiTrip
from 544 GEL (~$209) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English · AC, WiFi, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 447 GEL (~$172) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · AC, WiFi, Child Seat
New on OrbiTrip
from 447 GEL (~$172) per car
up to 4 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · AC, Large Trunk, Leather Seats
New on OrbiTrip
from 474 GEL (~$182) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · WiFi, Child Seat, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 447 GEL (~$172) per car
up to 4 passengers · Georgian, English · AC, WiFi, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 474 GEL (~$182) per car
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Distance, travel time and road
| Distance | 241 km |
|---|---|
| Driving time | about 4 h 5 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 Vardzia
Tbilisi Airport to Vardzia is about 241 km and takes roughly 4 hours. The road goes west to Khashuri, then turns south through Borjomi and its gorge, climbs past Akhaltsikhe with its rebuilt Rabati fortress, and finally follows the Mtkvari upstream through increasingly bare, rocky country to Aspindza. Vardzia is a twelfth-century cave monastery carved into a cliff face above the river — hundreds of rooms on many levels, built under Queen Tamar as a fortress as much as a monastery. It is a long day from Tbilisi and the drive is genuinely half the experience.
Tips for this trip
Start early. Four hours each way makes this a full day, and arriving late means climbing the cliff in the hottest part of it. The site is steep, stepped and partly underground; shoes with grip matter and it is not suitable for anyone who struggles with stairs or confined spaces. Borjomi and Rabati fortress are both on the road and are the obvious stops — agree them at booking rather than deciding on the day. Bring water: the last stretch has few services. Many travellers stay overnight near Aspindza rather than drive both ways in one day.
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 Vardzia: private transfer vs taxi, train and bus
| Option | Door-to-door | Price | Time | Luggage / group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (OrbiTrip) | yes | known in advance | about 4 h 5 min | yes — per car, group pays once |
| Taxi (street / app) | yes | metered or negotiated at pick-up | about 4 h 5 min | limited for long routes; luggage space varies |
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 Vardzia transfer
As of 2026, a private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Vardzia starts from 447 GEL (~$172) for a sedan and from 544 GEL (~$209) for a minivan, per car. The price is fixed and you pay the driver directly - no commission.
The drive is about 4 h 5 min for 241 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 447 GEL (~$172) for up to 3 passengers, minivan from 544 GEL (~$209) 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 Vardzia
- Tbilisi → Vardzia — from 432 GEL (~$166)
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