Flying from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
The timezone in Tbilisi is UTC+4, which is nine hours ahead of Columbus. Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Columbus to TBS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
77% of flights taking off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can arrive at LCK from central Columbus in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport? Before your Columbus to TBS flight, make yourself comfortable at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TBS:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight.
Getting from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Central Tbilisi is around 18 kilometres from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Right now, ₹ 43,927 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 118,825. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Columbus to TBS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is when most people book flights from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Visit Tbilisi in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Tbilisi is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Columbus to TBS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tbilisi
Start your Tbilisi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Columbus to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Tbilisi when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Peace Bridge followed by Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Explore more of Georgia
You've done Tbilisi, now it's time to discover other parts of Georgia. Journey about 193 kilometres west to Kutaisi to check off its top attractions. From Bagrati Cathedral to St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Batumi is another favourite destination in Georgia and is around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No trip is complete without a visit to Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.
