Travelling from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS).
Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is seven hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to TBS. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to TBS departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TBS flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TBS:
Travel at your own pace with a Tbilisi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz or Avis and see more of Tbilisi and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Tbilisi. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport is R 7,414. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,297. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to TBS if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Tbilisi. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Melbourne to TBS plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tbilisi to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tbilisi
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Tbilisi International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tbilisi:
Your trip to Tbilisi should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Old Tbilisi, Peace Bridge and Georgian National Museum.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tbilisi. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Ruins of the Bagrati Cathedral and Bagrati Palace-citadel, Free Walking Tour Kutaisi and Bagrati Cathedral.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Georgia, consider Batumi, about 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. Hiking Trail, Batumi Boulevard Fountains and Batumi boulevard are key highlights.
