Flying from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
The timezone in Tbilisi is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo. Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Colombo to TBS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Colombo to TBS departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
74% of flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TBS instead:
Grab a Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport rental car and explore Tbilisi and beyond with your own set of wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight.
Getting from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tbilisi. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
$413 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. Return flights start at $779. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to TBS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
October is when most people book flights from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Plan your visit to Tbilisi in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
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 you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tbilisi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tbilisi right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Old Tbilisi, Peace Bridge and Georgian National Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Tbilisi.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Georgia waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres west of Tbilisi, a trip to Kutaisi will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Free Walking Tour Kutaisi, Bagrati Cathedral and St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church.
Batumi is another standout destination in Georgia and is around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No trip is complete without a visit to Hiking Trail, Batumi Boulevard Fountains and Batum.
