There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Tbilisi by train, plane, 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.
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane SAW - TBS
6h 16m$93–493Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
26h$41–95Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
- Take the bus from Ankara to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
23h 35m$71–102Drive 1,605.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Tbilisicar 1,605.1 km
20h 38m$243–351Fly from Istanbul Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane IST - TBS
6h 16m$123–403Bus 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 to Tbilisi is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 26h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tbilisi is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $120 - $410.
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 and Tbilisi is 1362 km. The road distance is 1605.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tbilisi without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 35m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Istanbul to Tbilisi, including transfers.
Istanbul to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tbilisi is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 26h.
Istanbul to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi is 1h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 4:35 AM in Istanbul and 5:35 AM in Tbilisi.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tbilisi, Georgia?
Turkish Airlines and Azimuth fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Ortachala Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $41–95 and the journey takes 26h.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–310
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–300
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Website
- azimuth.aero
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Tbilisi International Airport via Mineralnye Vody
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- azal.az
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- 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
- $41–95
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $65–95
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
- Phone
- +995 555 68 50 05
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- vk.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tbilisi is 1605 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Istanbul to Tbilisi.
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