Flying from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to New York: what you need to know
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, New York is nine hours behind Tbilisi.
To avoid rushing for your TBS to New York flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
The journey from central Tbilisi to TBS takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near TBS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to New York
321 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York flight. A return ticket right now is 631 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from TBS to New York if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
Book a hotel near JFK if you have a late flight from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from TBS to New York.
The street address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
After your flight from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central New York is roughly 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near EWR. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your TBS to New York flight:
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at EWR can land you a better rate.
The address for Newark Liberty International Airport is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Step off your flight from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York and head for your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and usually takes 30 minutes to drive there.
If you use public transport, the journey time is around 55 minutes.
Find a hotel close to LGA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late TBS to New York flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays put comfort right within reach:
Around two weeks before your flight from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York is the ideal time to book your vehicle from LGA. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
The address for New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York. July is the most popular month to travel to New York. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
Book a Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TBS to New York in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport to New York, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are highlights which should be on any good New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen New York, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to tick off its leading sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of New York, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.