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Among airlines operating Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Tbilisi and Istanbul Airport.

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

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 Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £39–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £127 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £198, a difference of £70. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 03:15 and lands at 05:48
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 23:43.

The flight takes about 2h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of £173. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 33m, 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 Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £113, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport flights. 93% 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.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Tbilisi to Istanbul Airport range from £107 to £223, with an average of £173 over the past 12 months. Anything below £107 counts as a good deal.