Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Tbilisi is seven hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your MEL to TBS flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and TBS:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
At the moment, R 11,798 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 19,191. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to TBS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Book a hotel near TBS if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tbilisi International Airport rental car and explore Tbilisi and beyond with your own wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Tbilisi International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport to the centre of Tbilisi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tbilisi in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tbilisi International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Tbilisi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to TBS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tbilisi, Batumi is another favourite stop in Georgia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Batumi Boulevard, Alphabetic Tower and Ali and Nino.