Travelling from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Tampa.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Tampa to TBS.
Popular months like March or holiday times such as Christmas and spring break will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA is around 11 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Tampa International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights leaving Tampa International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
PIE is about 32 kilometres from central Tampa. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Tampa to TBS flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near TBS and get cosy, quick:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Tbilisi. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is ₹ 44,603. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 93,325. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tampa to TBS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
December is the quietest month for flights from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Tbilisi based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Tampa 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.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tbilisi
After booking your flight from Tampa to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tbilisi:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace are major attractions which should be on every Tbilisi itinerary.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Georgia waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres west of Tbilisi, a trip to Kutaisi will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
Around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi, Batumi is another favourite stop in Georgia. Experience major highlights starting with Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.
