Istanbul to Tbilisi (IST–TBS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–TBS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: B6, BT | 39 | 32B, 32Q, 33F, 33X, 73H | 2h15-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | B6, BT |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tbilisi from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→TBS | SAW→TBS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 42 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · TBS: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 7:00 PM in Tbilisi.
Turkish passport holders enter Georgia visa-free for up to 1 year. No fee, no advance application. You can enter with a passport or the new-type Turkish ID card with a chip. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT) airports, you receive a stamp and that's it. Georgia is one of the most accessible destinations for Turkish travelers, with no visa paperwork and the longest visa-free stay available to Turkish nationals anywhere.
The 1-year stay covers tourism, visiting family, and short business trips but does not include the right to work. For employment, apply for a work permit through a Georgian employer. Turkey and Georgia share a land border at Sarp-Sarpi (Artvin to Batumi), one of the busiest overland crossings in the region. The border operates 24 hours and processes vehicles and pedestrians. Batumi is just 15 minutes from the Turkish border.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Georgian Airways. Istanbul to Batumi runs about 2 hours 15 minutes. Ankara, Trabzon, and Antalya also have seasonal direct service. Georgia uses the Georgian lari (GEL), trading at roughly 0.08 GEL per TRY 1 (or about 12.5 TRY per GEL 1). ATMs are common in Tbilisi and Batumi. Card payments work at restaurants, shops, and hotels. Tbilisi Metro costs GEL 1.00 per ride (about TRY 12.50). Marshrutkas (minibuses) connect cities cheaply: Tbilisi to Batumi costs GEL 25 to GEL 35 (TRY 310 to TRY 440) for a 5-hour ride.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–TBS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to TBS
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to TBS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to TBS ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,350 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).