Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi

No less than three Israeli airlines and four airlines in total operate direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi: Arkia, EL AL, and Israir joined by Georgian Airways, bringing the number of flights on this route to 19 per week. Check here when is the best time to book cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi.

Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi depart from Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3. If you arrive at the airport by train, the stop is at level -1. While you are waiting in the lines for check-in, baggage drop-off, and security, you can answer your emails or post on social media, using the free Wi-Fi service.

If you are hungry before the 2:25 hours flights, feed your hunger at one of the restaurants and cafes at the terminal. If you are in the mood for shopping, you will find at Ben Gurion Airport a wide variety of clothing stores, electronics, books, candy and much more. You don’t need to carry anything with you, store it at the airport for free until your return to Israel.

If you have a premium credit card, check the Dan Lounges and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, including wines and beers. Elite members of Matmid Club can relax at the King David Lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

All flights from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi arrive in Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), located 17 km southeast of the capital Tbilisi. The cheapest and easiest way to commute is the airport railway, which is located only 70 meters from the airport building. You can reach the city center in just 20 minutes, and a one-way fare is only 0.50 GEL (₪0.75).

Bus Route 37 will take you from the airport to the city center for the same price. It takes longer than the train, but it operates 24/7. Alternatively, you can take a taxi Taxi service outside the terminal. Expect a 20-30 minutes journey for a fee of 25 GEL (₪36.5) from the airport to the city center.

Things you should know

Israeli citizens do not need a visa to enter Georgia. When you book flights from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi, you need to make sure that your passport is valid for at least six more months after the day you arrive. A tourist visa will be given for up to 90 days, and it’s not possible to extend it.

Useful Information about Tbilisi

There is no daylight saving time in Georgia, so during the summer Tbilisi is one hour ahead of Israel, and two hours during winter. The currency used is Georgian Lari - GEL, divided to 100 Tetri. You will find Tbilisi very cheap: a three-course meal for two costs around 50 GEL, that’s only ₪73. Half a liter of local beers costs 2.20 GEL, more than 88% cheaper than domestic beers in Tel Aviv. Find more information on how to book cheap flights to Tbilisi here.

This information is correct as of June 2017