Flying from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi. The city operates on the UTC+4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Bucharest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Bucharest to TBS.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to TBS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
From the centre of Bucharest, BBU is around 8 kilometres away. When planning the quickest way to get there, find out if public transport is available or if it's better to drive.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bucharest to TBS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport:
Most flights that leave Baneasa Airport make it to their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near TBS and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Getting from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Tbilisi. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
$116 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. Return flights start from $244. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to TBS, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Visit Tbilisi in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Bucharest to TBS plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tbilisi to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tbilisi
Start your Tbilisi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bucharest to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Tbilisi visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Explore more of Georgia
You've visited Tbilisi, now it's time to discover more of Georgia. Journey about 193 kilometres west to Kutaisi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bagrati Cathedral to St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Batumi is another standout destination in Georgia and is around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No journey is complete without visiting Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.