Narikala Fortress
An ancient fortress above the old town, with views over the city's rooftops and the river.
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About the airport
Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli International Airport is about 17 km south-east of central Tbilisi. It is Georgia’s busiest airport and the main gateway to the country, with flights to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Terminals
It has a single international terminal, opened in 2007, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Both full-service and low-cost airlines operate here.
Services
The terminal has cafés, shops, free wifi and car rental desks. Buses and taxis run to the city.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal
A single international terminal opened in 2007, with departures and arrivals in the same building. It handles most of Georgia's air traffic.
Tbilisi
Things to do in Tbilisi
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many terminals does Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli airport have?
Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli has one terminal: Terminal.
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Photo credits
- The terminal at night: Andrew Milligan Sumo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal façade: James Emery from Douglasville, United States, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Soviet-era terminal building, now a VIP lounge, seen from the apron: Jelger Groeneveld, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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