Narikala Fortress
An ancient fortress above the old town, with views over the city's rooftops and the river.
Tickets →Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, on the Mtkvari river, with an old town of wooden balconies, sulphur baths and a fortress above the city. It mixes ancient churches, modern buildings and a lively café and wine scene.
Tbilisi airports
From the airport to central Tbilisi
Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli airport is about 12 km from central Tbilisi.
Bus
Buses link the airport with central Tbilisi. The trip takes around 40 min, depending on traffic.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals and can also be booked through ride-hailing apps. It is wise to agree or check the fare before getting in.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Tbilisi?
Tbilisi is served by Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli (TBS).
How far is the airport from central Tbilisi?
Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli airport is about 12 km from central Tbilisi.
How do I get from the airport to central Tbilisi?
From Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tbilisi?
Highlights of Tbilisi include Narikala Fortress, Bridge of Peace, Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), and Abanotubani.
Photo credits
- Narikala Fortress: This work is created by George Melashvili. You can redistribute it or modify it under the terms of the terms of Cc-by-sa-3.0 (See below), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bridge of Peace: falco, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba): Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Abanotubani: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons