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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Tbilisi.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Tbilisi Intl (TBS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £164 return, compared with £214 via a stopover through Kuwait City (KWI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi pass through Kuwait City (KWI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £124 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £198 – a £74 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi:

• Earliest: departs at 01:50 and lands at 04:10
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 00:40.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £163. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi takes 2h 20m, covering 838 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £86, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Tbilisi is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul Airport (Georgia Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tbilisi Intl Airport (TBS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Tbilisi Cars
• City Rent a Car
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi range from £113 to £215, with an average of £163 over the past 12 months. Anything below £113 counts as a good deal.