There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane SAW - TBS
5h 38m$87–322Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
26h$42–100Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the bus from Ankara to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
23h 4m$71–102Drive 1,605.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Tbilisicar 1,605.1 km
20h 38m$197–284Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane IST - TBS
6h 6m$133–413Bus via Vladikavkaz
- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
35h
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi is to bus which costs $40 - $100 and takes 26h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $85 - $330.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Ortachala Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Tbilisi is 1340 km. The road distance is 1605.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 4m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $85 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 26h.
Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi is 1h ahead of Istanbul (State). It is currently 5:49 PM in Istanbul (State) and 6:49 PM in Tbilisi.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Tbilisi, Georgia?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $42–100 and the journey takes 26h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $55–80
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42–100
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $65–100
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi is 1605 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Tbilisi.
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