Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Tbilisi Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Tbilisi is three hours ahead of Budapest and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to TBS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Tbilisi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BUD and TBS include:
Istanbul Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BUD land on time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kms (10 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BUD? If you've booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to Tbilisi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Budapest Airport to Tbilisi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TBS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tbilisi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz or Avis and see more of Tbilisi and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tbilisi Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
From Tbilisi Airport, Tbilisi is approximately 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Tbilisi Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Tbilisi. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Airport to Tbilisi Airport for July if you'd like to go to Tbilisi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BUD to TBS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Georgia waiting to be explored. About 177 kms (110 miles) west of Tbilisi, a trip to Kutaisi will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
Batumi is another essential stop in Georgia and is around 257 kms (160 miles) west of Tbilisi. No trip is complete without dropping by Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.