Flying from Palese Airport (BRI) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): what you need to know
The timezone in Tbilisi is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Bari.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BRI to TBS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRI and TBS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
At the moment, 60 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 137 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BRI to TBS, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BRI to TBS.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Palese Airport (BRI)
72.39% of flights departing from Palese Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Palese Airport from central Bari, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BRI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Reserve a hotel close to TBS if you're taking a late Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Tbilisi International Airport rental car and explore Tbilisi and beyond with your own wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Tbilisi International Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Tbilisi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Tbilisi in April.
When booking your flight from Palese Airport to Tbilisi International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tbilisi, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRI to TBS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tbilisi. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden.
Batumi is another essential stop in Georgia and is around 257 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No journey is complete without seeing Batumi Boulevard, Alphabetic Tower and Ali and Nino.