Flying from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul one hour behind Tbilisi.
Take your pick of 128 weekly Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 04:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:05.
Give yourself enough time to make your TBS to IST flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Right now, 73 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 118 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from TBS to IST, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from TBS to IST.
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Handy information about Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tbilisi International Airport, data shows 70.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Tbilisi International Airport from central Tbilisi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to TBS? If you're boarding an early flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're landing on a late Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near IST:
Travel at your own pace with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TBS to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.