Travelling from Washington DC to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to TBS won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
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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 heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is ₹ 38,630. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 79,838. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to TBS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Plan your visit to Tbilisi in December for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Tbilisi is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your Washington DC to TBS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tbilisi
Start your Tbilisi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Tbilisi wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Explore more of Georgia
You've visited Tbilisi, now it's time to explore other corners of Georgia. Travel about 193 kilometres west to Kutaisi to tick off its popular sights. From Bagrati Cathedral to St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Georgia, head for Batumi, roughly 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi are key reasons to visit.