Flying from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
London is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Luton Airport (LTN).
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight.
Tbilisi is four hours ahead of London. Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). You can pick from 4 direct services every week. British Airways operates a 9:25pm departure between LHR and TBS.
Your flight from London to TBS won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) take off from this terminal.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport with British Airways.
British Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from LHR to TBS.
With an impressive 97.14% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to TBS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to TBS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and TBS include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TBS instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight.
Getting from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Central Tbilisi is around 18 kilometres from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is $173. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $290. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from London to TBS by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Tbilisi. August is when most people book flights from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a London to TBS plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tbilisi to range from 17ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 8ºC.
More about Tbilisi
Once you've booked your flight from London to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tbilisi:
Your trip to Tbilisi won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tbilisi. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
Batumi is another well-known destination in Georgia and is around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No trip is complete without dropping by Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.