Flying from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) leaving from here.
Tbilisi is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo. Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi, which follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to TBS. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is about 16 kilometers from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
You can get to CMB from central Colombo in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometers or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to TBS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.71%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TBS:
Travel at your own speed with a Tbilisi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz or Avis and venture far and wide through Tbilisi and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport flight.
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from central Tbilisi. How long it takes to get to the center in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport is $306. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $522. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to TBS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Plan your visit to Tbilisi in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Tbilisi is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Colombo to TBS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Tbilisi
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Tbilisi International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tbilisi:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Tbilisi when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Old Tbilisi followed by Peace Bridge and Georgian National Museum.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Georgia you should also see. Around 193 kilometers west of Tbilisi, a visit to Kutaisi will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Ruins of the Bagrati Cathedral and Bagrati Palace-citadel, Free Walking Tour Kutaisi and Bagrati Cathedral.
Around 274 kilometers west of Tbilisi, Batumi is another essential stop in Georgia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hiking Trail, Batumi Boulevard Fountains and Batumi boulevard.
