Tbilisi International Airport is a smaller airport that caters to the needs of travelers. Despite its size, the airport offers a decent selection of shops, cafes, and lounges, creating a pleasant atmosphere for waiting passengers. The airport is clean and well-maintained, with friendly staff and a decent range of amenities. However, it could benefit from more dining and shopping options. The airport can feel a bit crowded during peak travel times. The immigration process is smooth, and officials are helpful. The airport is easily accessible from the city center, either by taxi or by bus. While the airport may not be the best in terms of global standards, it serves its purpose for the country and provides a satisfactory gateway to Georgia. However, some travelers feel that Tbilisi deserves a better and larger airport with more connectivity options.
Address:
MX97+RV6, Tbilisi
Phone:
+995 32 231 04 21
16.09.24
Ondřej
Truly exquisite experience in bad airport management. As a starter, prices of snacks on offer is truly terrible value for money. As a main course, you'll get a passport control that is a pinnacle of inefficiency served with a side of chaotic sec.. Read more »urity check. Then, as a dessert, you have to wait in idling bus, enjoying the wonderful feeling of choking on diesel fumes, and hoping that they'll put you soon out of your misery.
Definitely adventure for more than recommended 2 hours.
06.08.24
Mathias
Absolutely horrible arrival at the airport. They actually employ people to stand by "departures", and if you then have your car there for more than 30 seconds, even though it says "drop off" on a sign and you are allowed to be the.. Read more »re, they fine you 50 GEL. They don't tell you to go park somewhere else, they just give you the fine and take your passport and drivers license hostage, and the so called "policemen" are at the same time extremely arrogant, hostile and obnoxious. Really makes you want to leave the country though if that is their strategy.
03.08.24
John
Where do i even start. After some not-so-great experiences in Africa or SEA, I did not expect to have a European airport making it to the top of my list of “worst airports ever” - but Tbilisi’s airport managed against all odds to ta.. Read more »ke the 1st spot.
Upon arrival on a weekday at 3am in the morning, we encountered a huge mess at passport control, having to wait over 2 hours on a totally disorganized queue where people were fighting with each other to advance while the brainless staff just stood there and look instead of setting up some line ropes to organize the line (see photo - that was the “line”).
Upon departure, we had the most overpriced coffee we ever had at an airport, more expensive than Singapore, Dubai, or any other expensive airport one can think of. Let alone trying to buy a souvenir, where they charge e.g. €18 for a small ashtray or €10 for a tiny magnet. Again, probably the most expensive souvenir shop i’ve ever been to.
All of this topped by a jarring lack of hospitality. These people are just plain RUDE. They do not know how to smile or say please & thank you. Most of them show the same attitude, as if you were bothering them for asking for a napkin with your croissant.
Avoid this airport at all costs. I’d recommend trying to enter Georgia by car/train - or maybe just skip this country altogether.
21.05.24
Abdulsalam
Recently visited arrival was very easy since holding UAE resident no longer to pay any charges for visa. Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) serves as the main gateway to Tbilisi, Georgia, and is located about 17 km from the city center. It features .. Read more »modern amenities, including three passenger boarding bridges, 25 check-in counters, and various food and beverage options, including duty-free stores, money exchanges, locally produced food and souvenir shops.
Provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. Dining options include Wendy’s, Illy Cafe, Dunkin Donuts, and Brewmark, many of which operate round the clock. For those needing relaxation Primeclass Lounge is available. A good amount parking lots and a fleet of premium taxis available for passengers.
11.04.24
Xoom
Surprisingly enough, the Tbilisi International Airport isn’t actually that far from the city center as I had thought. From my location, which was just about a 10-15 minute or less drive from the city center, it took about 30-40 minutes to get t.. Read more »o the airport. You can also take the 337 bus from multiple bus stations directly to the front of the airport right by the arrivals entrance.
There are a good amount of gift shops, cafes, and decent amount of seats throughout the airport. There seemed to be no airconditioning throughout the airport so it did warm up pretty quickly as well. Majority of things went smoothly but I couldn’t help but notice that the immigration guy I had was unpleasant to deal with. After stamping my passport he just threw my passport and just had an overall disrespectful attitude. Besides that, everthing seemed to be organized and clean enough.
I recommend that if you can, to not get a taxi or exchange money at the airport and instead just book a Bolt car because the rates aren’t great and they may charge you in Euros. There’s a cafe before immigration and there’s a Wendy’s and other fast food restaurants once you pass immigration as well. Overall, the airport isn’t the best but it’s still alright. If you go in with low expectations you’ll be fine.
29.08.23
Phimchanok
Posting for all the traveller to be aware of this FREE SIM CARD counter, you’ll find a group of young ladies approaching by the arrival hall. We paid 45 GEL for 7 days unlimited data. It worked for 30 mins so we called the phone service provid.. Read more »er call center, it turned out that they never activated any data packaging for us, so we had to purchase a new package in the city center. We went back on our last day of the trip to get an explanation. They admitted that it was their own false but will never take any responsibility.
Do yourself a favor and get your SIM card and package at other counter instead!
20.08.23
Soveen
It’s not a big Airport but is full of travelers. It has cafes and souvenirs shops and even some vegan food options, the airport had many flights and airlines flying from and to Tbilisi. Some staff are really nice and some are rude so not all ar.. Read more »e the same . It’s clean there and you can check their duty free wines and gifts and they have a tax refund area.
18.08.23
Adeel
Tbilisi Airport might be smaller compared to some international hubs, but it effectively caters to the needs of travelers. The compact size actually ensures shorter walking distances and quicker security checks. Despite its smaller scale, the airport.. Read more » manages to offer a decent selection of shops, cafes, and lounges, creating a pleasant atmosphere for waiting passengers. Keep in mind that due to its size, peak travel times can make it feel a bit crowded. The terminal was clean and well-maintained, with friendly staff and a decent range of amenities. However, it could benefit from more dining and shopping options. The Check In Staff required Training for greeting the passengers. Overall, a satisfactory gateway to Georgia.
01.08.23
Ahmed
Not the best of global airports but does the job for the country….a bigger airport with better connectivity can do better for Georgia. The airport is small with limited gates. Summer time sees a lot of flights especially from the Middle East. .. Read more »The airport is currently served mostly by low cost carriers and deserves boosted global connectivity
10.07.23
Yugal
Small Airport. Few boarding gates at top level numbers are in 100, and the rest of the level below are in 200s. Bottom gates, you will need to take the bus to Airlines. Nice lounge near passport control. Very small line at passport controls and se.. Read more »curity. Everyone is very friendly. Beautiful country overall. I would definitely come again.
24.06.23
Tharun
Small Airport with good 👍🏻 facilities
Immigration went on smooth and officials were helpful
Visited with on 25 June 2023..
Well maintained ✈️ airport
31.05.23
underwatch
Small airport, but more or less everything worked efficient. Not so many seating places available if there 3 or more flights at the same time. There is 1 duty free shop with ridiculously overpriced goods in eur currency. Also I traveled in may and in.. Read more »side the airport it feels really hot.
29.04.23
Nomad's
Not a big airport so you can save much time and it's not really far from the center. If you don't want to go with taxi, You can go from airport or come to the airport from the center (Liberty Square) with bus no. 337. Route Airport - Libert.. Read more »y Square - Station square.
31.03.23
Carlo
Getting in and getting out is a very quick and painless process, and the customs people are extremely nice. However in the airport itself there is very little to do, and it is a bit disappointing, especially for a city of Tbilisi‘s size and for.. Read more » it being the main airport of Georgia.
25.03.23
Luiz
Tbilisi is a beautiful city and deserves a better airport. Small, uncomfortable, few options for rest. There is practically no place to have a snack. Only Costa Café that charges astronomical prices for being alone. Suggestion: In the depa.. Read more »rture area it is better to have something to eat.
27.11.22
Karthikeyan
Small, Neat and Clean Airport! No separate online check in counters. Immigration people are very friendly and supportive. Exclusive wine duty free shop is there to buy authentic Georgian wines. Plaza lounge is located after passport check, it’s.. Read more » very compact with limited foods and drinks.
27.10.22
Harvey
Checking in process was very quick and lucky that there wasn’t any lines but I have been though this airport when there has been long lines. Even though long lines it generally goes pretty fast.
They have a medium size duty free and a Dunkin Do.. Read more »nuts along with many little coffee stands/snack shops. I would definitely avoid Wendy’s, it’s extremely overpriced in the airport.
Tbilisi Airport is pretty easy to get around and flies to many destinations.
04.10.22
Gilbert
Small, clean modern and very efficient and friendly - a sensible and good airport
Only issue is the airport taxis - very aggressive and cheating. When I rejected one - no fixed price, no meter - he got aggressive and eventually got in a fight with a.. Read more »nother driver.
Pre-book a transfer or use the Bolt app - these taxi bandits are not worth the hassle and the airport offers no help
11.07.22
Ebrahim
One of the best airports in the world. No checks and inspections are required. It is quiet and peaceful. It has friendly staff. The airport loudspeaker is suitable for announcing flights. There is less noise pollution. Not confusing. You don&#.. Read more »039;t have to walk a kilometer to find a toilet.
09.07.22
Esam
Passport control officers treat some people in a bad way. You have to be very careful and extra polite otherwise they will let you wait for long time.
The way of dealing with Georgia visitors is not very welcoming, I had a very bad first impression a.. Read more »bout the country, but later, I changed my mind and loved the place!
The exit experience was much better than entering, officers were less suspicious but you still need to be extra polite as they seem very moody.
Tax free market contains less interesting items as their main focus is on alcohol drinks.
04.07.22
Kandaswamy
Nicely maintained, for a country flooded with visitors. Helpful staff. As they allow many countries with visa on arrival without fees, the verification process is a little slow. However they accept reasonable explanations.
01.07.22
Aliyeh
A very nice and calm airport. The check-in part took a long time but I think that was due to checking all vaccination proofs. The waiting lounge is clean, but coffee is much more expensive here than inside Tbilisi.
11.06.22
J.
Use the Bolt app to get from and to the airport. We used it to get around the city as well and it was cheap and reliable.
On arrival they were very slow with issuing the baggage.
On departure we got to the airport 3,5h earlier and had no problems che.. Read more »cking in and going through security and passport control.
Espresso costs 5 euros at the airport, so they are more expensive than the Frankfurt airport where it is 2.9.
30.05.22
Jaroslav
One of the worst airport experiences I’ve ever had.
Make sure to come in advance as you will most likely need all the 3 hours that are recommended.
First, the security line was so long that they had to manage who can even go to the second flo.. Read more »or. Only 5 people every few minutes were let in.
Secondly, after waiting for 30 minutes in a line, our friends were not let in the check because they had digital boarding passes and had to go down to print them. (What airport in the 21st century requires a printed ticket?)
Last but not least a blatantly racist security check. If you are not white, prepare to be under extra scrutiny. They checked my passport for 15 minutes, and had 4 different people coming in to take a look at me and my girlfriend. The policewoman was even obviously writing on WhatsApp to figure out what to do with us. This pattern repeated with other not-so “white” folks that I saw in other lines.
This is really an unfortunate conclusion to my trip as I only had good experience with the Georgian (especially Tbilisi) people as they were warm, welcoming and friendly. Unfortunately, the exact opposite is what you will receive from the airport staff.
22.05.22
Travel
Small airport but easy and with quick access to go through. On arrival there’s many currency exchange booths. On departure 1st security check, passport check and go upstairs to gates. Here are duty free couple of restaurants and coffee shops. T.. Read more »here a huge shop for wines and spirits really huge with a great selection. Do not miss. Coffe prices a bit expensive for this small airport. An espresso is about $5.
28.04.22
Ranen
Positives: arrival/departure immigration, baggage collection and check in was quick.
Negatives: being constantly harassed by taxi drivers when exiting baggage collection. We were harassed upon arrival and departure by vagrants begging for money. I w.. Read more »as also harassed while waiting to checkin for my flight by a lady begging for money. You just don’t feel safe. The police stand outside or sit in their cars and smoke.
Staff at all levels are rude and inhospitable. They come across as if they are doing you a favour.
Tbilisi International Airport, please train your staff and immigration police in English. This is an International Airport, it should be a sub minimum for your staff to be able to converse adequately with Tourist.
The overall quality of customer service and hospitality is just poor.
Do better Tbilisi International!
22.12.21
noon
Small airport. The area are clean. There is only 1 restaurant in the departure hall (before check in). After the security and passport control, there are only few food shops. Suggest traveler to bring food from outside/your hotel rather than buy it h.. Read more »ere. Not just it's expensive but also very limited option.
19.12.21
Rawan
Disclaimer - this was our first time in Georgia( Beautiful country, would totally recommend visiting) . The Airport experience however was absolutely miserable. Its small and serves its purpose.HOWEVER there were a few issues - very limited options.. Read more » for food/beverage main issue really was with airport staff ...from customs/passport control/security/exchange office -extremely rude, short and disrespectful across most interactions , do not account for international differences in cultures/language/accent etc such a shame really.
09.12.21
Dinis
Its a very simple but nice Airport...not so many stores at Departure... In my opinion a some more "souvenirs" products will be very good...very good wine shop with very good Georgian wine? and other local alcoholic drinks...
14.11.21
Badiday
It's good experienced for me. Love the security guard there because when I needed help, they lend a helping hand immediately. Nice people working here. Bless u people. ❤️❤️❤️
02.08.21
Ahmed
Worst airport experience I ever had
They picked us all the Arab and Indian passengers and left us standing for one hour with no place to sit and also they kept our passports and after that they started calling us one by one to enter a room to find an.. Read more » officer who starts to investigate with for 10 minutes after that it takes around 15 minutes until they gave us our passports to enter Tbilisi
The officer is so rude and I never felt the racism in my life until I arrived to Tbilisi airport.
Long story short if you Arabian or Indians don't go to Tbilisi
22.07.21
jennica
From double scanning and opening my checked, carry on and my personal luggage, researching my prescribed medication online, to shouting at my mum and I for inquiring the purpose of the search, to which we were given no response, it is safe to say tha.. Read more »t I had the most unwelcoming and unpleasant arrival in my life to one of the most beautiful countries. It's a shame honestly, as I felt it was racially and gender driven, leaving a rather bitter taste in my mouth, spoiling the first half of my birthday trip. My stay in the country was pleasant and departure was great, much more courtesy leaving than arriving, which is why it got 2 stars.
09.07.21
Mark
Be aware on this kind of taxi scam in the airport.
The old guy is offering us a taxi ride with a meter (he said the standard one, economy) going to our hotel. He didn’t know that we are aware on the regular price of the taxi going to Tbilisi (L.. Read more »iberty Square). So we took him a video for some evidence. On the half way of our travel going to hotel we talk to him about his meter (almost 70 GEL), because the meter is fast as gasoline meter. We told him that we will ask Police if his meter is legit or the real meter. Right away he closed the meter and we saw it its just a fake meter from mobile application. Then he talk a lot of excuses. To avoid this kind of scam, always vigilant and don’t trust someone right away.
I recommend to download this app on the app store “Bolt” - it’s a very useful app and very cheap it can take you to your destination from Airport to Hotel for just 20 to 30GEL. We used it on our Tbilisi travel for almost 20 times and all the drivers and nice.
The Airport is small but good, have a decent wifi to download and support your connection needs.
18.06.21
Lena
Overall the airport is small and convenient. Limited food options available at night. Would be very grateful for more vegan choices...
15.06.21
Hassan
Georgia has only a good weather .. else nothing special .. services, food, tourists, entertainment, attitude, old culture, poor people who is always asking for money even inside the airport, still old school country, they need more 10 years to grow ... Read more ». I don't think I'll visit Georgia soon
07.06.21
A
Overall, its good airport. But, for some reason when announcement is in English, for boarding they don't mention the gate.
Even at screen, it mentions boarding/Final Call but, no gate number!!
06.06.21
Brandon
Tbilisi International airport is a relaxed airport. It's a small airport but is enough for a city like Tbilisi which doesn't have a big population anyway.
Checking in and going through custom's and immigration was fast and efficient.
O.. Read more »verall a nice and chilled airport.
04.05.21
Lynn
Good airport for its size. Clean and well maintained. Duty Free is exceptionally overpriced however. Do NOT leave your wine shopping to the airport!
27.04.21
Can
Taxi scam is quite common. Take the ride, when you arrive to the city center and when driver asks 150 - 200 or so GEL just show him 50 and that’s all. He’ll act like he’s calling someone, say “If you continue this, it’ll.. Read more » be 30”. He’ll take the 50, both side are happy. 50 GEL is pretty good for this ride, don’t worry. Enjoy.
24.04.21
Ruslan
Small but convenient airport. Friendly staff and polite security. You can change money to local currency right here without sacrificing the rate, just choose exchange point from major Georgian bank.
Don't buy wines in duty free -- heavily overpr.. Read more »iced, but import drinks, sweets and perfumes worth the check.
There are buses going to Tbilisi city center, don't hurry to be hooked up buy local taxi drivers, they can be pretty annoying.
Better book taxi in advance.
08.04.21
Nick
One of the best airports I had traveled through. Fast and time efficient. Staff is always helpful and willing to help
04.04.21
David
The airport had only 2 check-in stations working and had more than 10 not working there was an hour long line to those 2 stations which could be easily avoided of few more were functioning. Also the parking directions outside of the airport are quite.. Read more » confusing as well, missed the sign and ended up in the road which was exiting the airport territory so had to go back quite a long distance to make an U turn back to the airport which was also very annoying and a simple U turn possibility right outside the airport would be great.
25.03.21
Bouthaina
Very small airport
Staff is not helpful and there is nothing to eat or drink . very limited choices
There must be a nice cafe or restaurant
Less than average airport
Services are very limited
12.03.21
giorgi
The first airport terminal building was constructed in 1952. Designed by the architect V. Beridze in the style of Stalinist architecture the building featured a floor plan with symmetric axes and a monumental risalit in the form of a portico. The two.. Read more » side wings featured blind arcades in giant order. A new terminal building was finished in 1990, designed in the International style. In 1981 Tbilisi airport was the 12th largest airport in the Soviet Union, with 1,478,000 passengers on so-called central lines, that is on flights connecting Tbilisi with cities in other Soviet republics. In 1998, the number of passengers had shrunk to 230,000 per year.
25.02.21
Taner
Great airport all were very quick and smooth from entrance to plane.
13.02.21
how
Very bad treatment and very rude way
Bad experience
Keeping my daughter travelled to apply for college they kept her 2 hours standing and not allowing her to pass the emigration although all her papers and documents are available. Don't know the.. Read more » reason just because she looks young
09.02.21
Aehsan
Well developed and services also good and nothing to worry as assistance is always there
07.02.21
G.
One of the best airports in the Eastern Europe 7 times in a row at Skytrax World Airport Awards.
25.01.21
THE
Good airport
Fast checking
Good sanitation
12.01.21
I.
Land of kind and hospitable people
05.11.20
Val
Отвратительно ! Terrible! Never com to Georgia! I com whit COVID TEST I HAVE MY COVID TEST !The don’t talk , don’t look . police aggressive sent me to the TELAVI to sit quarantine! I never see this not in one country
02.11.20
Aditya
Small airport
Rude staff
Cafeteria was very expensive
Most of the staff don't communicate in English
Delay in flight
No signboard
It took around 30 min to find washroom
Washroom was very small ( 4 stalls and 6 urinal only) and crowded .. Many m.. Read more »en were waiting
Floor was wet as 2 urinal were overflowing and there was no privacy wall in them
Stalls were all dirty
It was more of public toilet than an airport toilet
Worst airport
Worst experience
26.09.20
Jelena
Safe place, plenty of police
23.09.20
Eftihia
Small-size airport with interesting shops and snack bars in the tranzit area.
28.08.20
Lesley
Wait wait wait!!
13.08.20
Paul
Very nice airport , small but clean and friendly ,
12.04.20
Eng.
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport formerly Novo Alexeyevka International Airport, is the main international airport in Georgia, located 17 km southeast of the capital Tbilisi. The airport Is clean. The immigration officer gave me wine thu.. Read more »s welcoming to Georgia, it was wonderful. The people are really good, and the staff are friendly and cooperative.
03.03.20
aniket
Tblisi airport.
It's very neat and clean.
Airport is small but that not a big problem.Its plus point.
You can do all formalities within few minutes.
Launge is very good.
staff is also good and cooperative.
Overall nothing negative.
26.02.20
Jonny
A nice airport. The airport itself and its facilities are fine, so many taxis available from the airport.. a good atmosphere.. friendly staff... The airport is fine... Good quiet airport.
3.8 / 130
