Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Tbilisi Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Tbilisi's timezone is UTC+4, making Tbilisi one hour behind Almaty.
Take your pick of eight weekly Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with Air Astana is the earliest flight available. Air Astana operates the latest service of the day at 18:25.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to TBS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
FlyArystan offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tbilisi — and maybe even more of Georgia if you have time.
FlyArystan is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 80.85% of services landing on schedule, FlyArystan has the best on-time record for ALA to TBS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ALA and TBS:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
At the moment, $174 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $365. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALA to TBS.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from ALA to TBS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights departing from Almaty Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
If you're landing on a late Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near TBS:
Grab a Tbilisi Airport rental car and discover Tbilisi and beyond with your own wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tbilisi Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Tbilisi Airport to central Tbilisi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Tbilisi in March.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Tbilisi Airport for July if you want to visit Tbilisi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to TBS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tbilisi. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tbilisi, Batumi is another favourite stop in Georgia. Experience major highlights starting with Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.
