Arriving in Georgia and wondering how to get from Tbilisi Airport to Old Tbilisi?
The journey from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to the historic center is simple, and you have several options depending on your budget, arrival time and luggage. You can take an official airport taxi, use a ride-hailing app such as Bolt, travel by municipal bus #337, or arrange a private airport pickup with your hotel.
For most visitors, traveling by car is the easiest option, especially after a long flight, when arriving late at night or when traveling with luggage. Public transport, however, offers a very affordable alternative.
This guide explains the main ways to travel from Tbilisi Airport to Old Tbilisi, including approximate prices, travel times and useful local tips for making your arrival as easy as possible.
Most convenient: Taxi, Bolt or pre-arranged airport pickup
Best budget option: Bus #337
Best for late-night arrivals: Taxi, Bolt or pre-arranged airport pickup
Public bus fare: 1 GEL
Official airport taxi: Approximately 40–60 GEL to the city center
Hotel Nutsa pre-booked airport pickup: 70 GEL
Typical driving time: Around 20–30 minutes in normal traffic
For Hotel Nutsa guests: Public transport cards are available to borrow free of charge on request, subject to availability.
Guests add their own travel balance and return the card to the hotel after use.
For many travelers, taking a taxi is the easiest way to reach Old Tbilisi after arriving in Georgia.
Official airport taxis are available directly outside the Arrivals Hall and operate 24 hours a day.
The journey from Tbilisi International Airport to central Tbilisi usually takes around 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic. According to the airport's official information, the approximate taxi fare to the city center is 40–60 GEL.
A taxi is particularly convenient if you:
arrive late at night;
have several suitcases;are traveling with children or family;
are visiting Tbilisi for the first time;
prefer a direct door-to-door journey.
Old Tbilisi is famous for its narrow streets, hills, stairways and historic neighborhoods. They are wonderful to explore on foot once you have settled in, but a direct ride to your accommodation can be much more comfortable when you first arrive with luggage.
Another convenient option is to use a ride-hailing app such as Bolt.
Bolt offers pickups from Tbilisi International Airport. After collecting your luggage, open the app, enter the exact address of your accommodation and choose the vehicle category that suits you.
The app will show your estimated fare and the designated pickup location.
Prices are not fixed and can vary depending on traffic, demand and vehicle category. For this reason, it is best to check the current fare in the app when you arrive.
Before entering the vehicle, always make sure that the car, registration details and driver shown in the app match the vehicle waiting for you.
For first-time visitors, having the exact hotel location saved on your phone can make the process even easier.
For budget-conscious travelers, Tbilisi municipal bus #337 is the most affordable way to travel from the airport toward central Tbilisi.The bus stop is located directly in front of the Arrivals Hall.
A standard journey costs 1 GEL. With an eligible public transport payment method, the fare also allows transfers within Tbilisi's municipal transport system during the applicable 90-minute period.
Bus #337 travels from the airport toward central Tbilisi via Kakheti Highway, Queen Ketevan Avenue and Baratashvili Street, before continuing through other central areas.
According to the current airport timetable, bus #337 operates from the airport approximately between 06:59 and 22:59.
Keep in mind that the bus may not take you directly to the entrance of your accommodation. Depending on where you are staying in Old Tbilisi, you may need to walk, transfer to another form of public transport or take a short taxi ride for the final part of your journey.
If you are traveling with heavy luggage, a taxi or pre-arranged pickup may therefore be more comfortable.
There is no single best option for every traveler.If convenience is your priority, choose a taxi, Bolt or pre-arranged airport pickup.
If you are traveling on a budget, arrive while public transport is operating and do not have much luggage, bus #337 is an excellent choice.
If you are traveling with children, several suitcases or a group, door-to-door transportation is generally more comfortable.
And if you are arriving in Tbilisi for the first time after a long journey, having your transportation arranged before your flight can make your arrival especially easy.
Many international flights arrive in Tbilisi late in the evening or during the night.
If your flight lands outside the operating hours of bus #337, public transport from the airport may not be available.
Official airport taxis operate 24 hours a day, while ride-hailing services can also be requested through their apps when vehicles are available.
For a late-night arrival, a taxi or pre-arranged airport pickup is usually the simplest option, especially if this is your first visit to Tbilisi.
If you are staying at Hotel Nutsa in Old Tbilisi, you can arrange your transportation from the airport with us before you travel.
Pre-Booked Airport Pickup — 70 GEL
Hotel Nutsa offers guests a pre-booked airport pickup service for 70 GEL.
When arranged in advance, your airport pickup is organized before your arrival so that you can travel directly from Tbilisi International Airport to Hotel Nutsa without having to look for transportation after your flight.
This option is particularly convenient if:
you arrive late at night;
this is your first visit to Tbilisi;
you are traveling with luggage;
you are traveling with children or family;
you simply prefer to have your arrival organized before you land.
To arrange your airport pickup, please contact Hotel Nutsa in advance and provide:
Your arrival date
Your flight number
Your expected arrival time
We will confirm the pickup details with you before your arrival.The price of the pre-arranged airport pickup is 70 GEL.
Guests are, of course, also welcome to reach Hotel Nutsa independently by taxi, Bolt or public transport.
If you are traveling to Tbilisi by car or renting a vehicle during your stay, free parking is available in the area around Hotel Nutsa, subject to availability.
There is no additional parking fee for guests using the available parking spaces near the hotel.
As Hotel Nutsa is located in Old Tbilisi, parking availability can vary depending on the time of day. If you are arriving by car, feel free to contact us in advance and we will be happy to help you with information about parking near the hotel.
This makes Hotel Nutsa a convenient base not only for exploring Tbilisi, but also for travelers planning day trips or continuing their journey by car through Georgia.
Once you have arrived and are ready to explore Tbilisi, Hotel Nutsa can also help make getting around the city easier.
Guests staying at Hotel Nutsa in Old Tbilisi can request a Tbilisi public transport card from the hotel free of charge, subject to availability.
The card can be used for Tbilisi's municipal public transport, including the Metro and city buses.
There is no charge for borrowing the card from Hotel Nutsa.
Guests simply add their own travel balance to the card before using it. One convenient place to top up the card is Avlabari Metro Station.
The money added to the card and all individual transport fares are paid by the guest.
At the end of your stay, please return the transport card to Hotel Nutsa, so it can be made available to another guest.
This means you do not need to purchase a new transport card just for a short stay in Tbilisi — simply ask us if one is available, add the balance you need and return it before departure.
Once you have checked in and left your luggage at the hotel, exploring Tbilisi becomes much easier.
Old Tbilisi is filled with narrow streets, traditional balconies, small courtyards, churches, cafés and viewpoints that are easy to miss when traveling by car.
Public transport is particularly useful when you want to travel beyond the historic center or reach another part of the city quickly.
Hotel Nutsa guests who would like to use public transport can simply ask whether one of our complimentary loan transport cards is available.
After a long flight, you do not need to start with an ambitious sightseeing schedule.Check in, leave your luggage and give yourself some time to experience the neighborhood.
Old Tbilisi is best discovered slowly.Walk through its historic streets, notice the wooden balconies and old courtyards, stop for Georgian food or coffee, and enjoy your first views of the city.
From Hotel Nutsa, you can begin discovering many parts of historic Tbilisi on foot.
If you would like a ready-made walking route, explore our Walking Guide Around Hotel Nutsa.
If you have two full days in the city, follow our 48 Hours in Tbilisi: The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary for a complete route through many of Tbilisi's highlights.
Make Sure You Have Internet Access
Having internet access on your phone is very useful when you first arrive in Tbilisi.
You may need it for online maps, contacting your accommodation or requesting a ride through an app.
Save Your Accommodation Location
Before traveling, save the exact location of your accommodation on your phone.
If you are staying with us, search for Hotel Nutsa in Old Tbilisi and save the location before your flight.
Check Your Ride Before Getting In
If you use a ride-hailing app, compare the vehicle, registration number and driver information shown in the app with the car that arrives.
Think About Your Luggage
Public transport is inexpensive, but the cheapest journey is not always the easiest one.
If you have several suitcases, are traveling with children or simply feel tired after a long flight, door-to-door transportation can make the beginning of your stay much more comfortable.
Check Current Public Transport InformationTransport schedules and fares can change.If you plan to use bus #337 from Tbilisi Airport, check the latest timetable before your journey.
By car, the journey to central Tbilisi generally takes around 20–30 minutes in normal traffic. During busy periods, it may take longer.
According to Tbilisi International Airport, an official airport taxi to the city center generally costs approximately 40–60 GEL.
Yes. Bolt offers pickups from Tbilisi International Airport. The app displays the available vehicles, estimated fare and pickup location when you request a ride.
Yes. Municipal bus #337 connects Tbilisi International Airport with central Tbilisi.
The standard municipal fare is 1 GEL.
No. According to the current airport timetable, bus #337 operates from the airport approximately between 06:59 and 22:59
Because timetables can change, check the latest information before traveling.
Bus #337 is the most affordable option, with a standard fare of 1 GEL.
A taxi, Bolt or pre-arranged airport pickup is generally the easiest option because you can travel directly to your accommodation.
Yes. Hotel Nutsa offers a pre-booked airport pickup service for 70 GEL.
The service must be arranged in advance. Please provide your arrival date, flight number and expected arrival time when requesting your pickup.
Yes. Hotel Nutsa guests can borrow a Tbilisi public transport card free of charge on request, subject to availability.
Guests add their own travel balance to the card and pay their own transport fares. The card can conveniently be topped up at Avlabari Metro Station and must be returned to Hotel Nutsa after use.
Yes.
Free parking is available in the area around Hotel Nutsa
Your journey from Tbilisi Airport to Old Tbilisi is only the beginning.
Once you arrive, you will discover a city of winding streets, traditional balconies, historic churches, hidden courtyards, Georgian food and viewpoints that reveal a different side of Tbilisi at every turn.
Staying in the historic part of the city makes it easier to experience much of this atmosphere on foot while still having public transport available when you want to explore farther.
If you are still deciding where to stay, read our Where to Stay in Old Tbilisi (2026 Guide).
For sightseeing ideas, explore our 48 Hours in Tbilisi: The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary, discover our Walking Guide Around Hotel Nutsa, or find attractions that cost nothing in our Free Things to Do in Tbilisi guide.
And if you choose Hotel Nutsa in Old Tbilisi, we look forward to welcoming you to Tbilisi and helping make your arrival and stay as easy as possible.
Book directly with Hotel Nutsa and contact us in advance if you would like us to arrange your 70 GEL airport pickup.