Travelling from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Tbilisi is seven hours behind Melbourne. Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi, which follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TBS.
Flying during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TBS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TBS flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TBS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tbilisi and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne 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 getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Right now, ₹ 42,102 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 88,258. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to TBS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to TBS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Tbilisi. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Melbourne to TBS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Tbilisi, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 8ºC.
More about Tbilisi
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tbilisi:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Old Tbilisi, Peace Bridge and Georgian National Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Tbilisi.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tbilisi. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Free Walking Tour Kutaisi, Bagrati Cathedral and St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church.
Batumi is another favourite destination in Georgia and is around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No trip is complete without visiting Hiking Trail, Batumi Boulevard Fountains and Batum.
