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Cheap flights from Tbilisi to Istanbul

Flying between Georgia's capital and Turkey's largest city takes under two hours on direct services. You can find affordable options departing from Tbilisi Airport and arriving at either of Istanbul's airports. The route offers connections throughout the year with several carriers operating regular schedules.

Cheapest monthDecember
Airlines10
Direct flightsdirect
Distance1,322 km
Direct flight time *2 h 04 min
Updated 2 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
PegasusPegasusPCdirect★★★★★ 3.74 Feb 2027from $91Search 4 Feb 2027
AjetAjetVFdirect—18 Nov 2026from $110Search 18 Nov 2026
Sky ExpressSky ExpressGQwith a stop—4 Feb 2027from $120Search 4 Feb 2027
Turkish AirlinesTurkish AirlinesTKdirect★★★★★ 4.74 Feb 2027from $169Search 4 Feb 2027
Sun ExpressSun ExpressXQwith a stop★★★★★ 3.65 Nov 2026from $171Search 5 Nov 2026
Azerbaijan AirlinesAzerbaijan AirlinesJ2with a stop★★★★★ 4.318 Nov 2026from $242Search 18 Nov 2026
FLYONEFLYONE5Fwith a stop★★★★★ 3.910 Jun 2027from $278Search 10 Jun 2027
Aegean AirlinesAegean AirlinesA3with a stop★★★★★ 4.47 Nov 2026from $280Search 7 Nov 2026
SCAT JSC AircompanySCAT JSC AircompanyDVwith a stop★★★★★ 4.13 Nov 2026from $289Search 3 Nov 2026
Air BalticAir BalticBTwith a stop★★★★★ 3.710 Jun 2027from $297Search 10 Jun 2027

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $90.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $11018 Nov 2026
December 2026from $9010 Dec 2026
January 2027from $981 Jan 2027
February 2027from $914 Feb 2027
March 2027from $936 Mar 2027
April 2027from $9223 Apr 2027
May 2027from $16616 May 2027
June 2027from $10510 Jun 2027
July 2027from $1747 Jul 2027
August 2027from $15830 Aug 2027
September 2027from $17412 Sept 2027
October 2027from $13113 Oct 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
TbilisiTbilisi TBS15 km
IstanbulIstanbul Airport IST33 km
IstanbulSabiha Gokcen SAW33 km

Route on the map

TbilisiIstanbul1,322 km
Tbilisi – Istanbul: 1,322 km in a straight line; Turkey is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

Travel prices tend to peak during school holiday periods and around major holidays in both countries. December stands out as the most budget-friendly time to book your journey, when fares drop compared to other months. Booking well ahead of departure helps secure better rates, especially for weekend travel or peak season dates. Consider mid-week flights if your schedule allows flexibility.

Airlines and what to expect

Pegasus operates as a low-cost carrier on this route with frequent direct connections. Turkish Airlines provides full-service options including meals and baggage in standard fares. Ajet also serves as a budget-friendly choice for passengers seeking straightforward point-to-point service. Sun Express focuses primarily on seasonal demand between the two cities. Additional carriers like FLYONE, Azerbaijan Airlines, and Hahn Air may offer connecting options through their respective hubs.

Arriving — Istanbul

Reaching central Istanbul is convenient from both airports with public transport links available. Sabiha Gokcen sits closer to the Asian side while Istanbul Airport serves the European sector. Metro extensions and bus services connect each terminal to the city centre within reasonable travel times. Allow extra time during busy periods when traffic may slow ground transportation.

Before you go: Turkey

Currency
TRY (₺)
Power sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Language
Turkish
Emergency number
112, 177
Driving side
right
Calling code
+36
Internet domain
.tr
Population of Istanbul
15.7 M (2023)
Time zone
UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Confirm which airport your ticket specifies since Istanbul has two separate terminals
  • Review baggage allowances on low-cost carriers before checking in
  • Verify if connections require separate bookings when flying multiple airlines
  • Check entry requirements for Turkish nationals versus visitors
  • Consider seasonal variations that might affect flight availability

Frequently asked questions

Tbilisi – Istanbul: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $90. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Tbilisi – Istanbul: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Pegasus, Ajet, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines, Sun Express, Azerbaijan Airlines, FLYONE, Aegean Airlines, SCAT JSC Aircompany, Air Baltic.

Tbilisi – Istanbul: are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Tbilisi to Istanbul?

The distance is about 1,322 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 04 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.

Which airports serve Tbilisi – Istanbul?

Tbilisi: Tbilisi (TBS). Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

What is the time difference between Tbilisi and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1 h behind Tbilisi.

Tbilisi — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
IstanbulPegasusdirect4 Feb 2027from $91
AmsterdamAjetwith a stop11 Dec 2026from $113
WarsawLOT Polish Airlinesdirect28 Feb 2027from $134

Tbilisi: flights from the city

Istanbul — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
AntalyaPegasuswith a stop4 Dec 2026from $29
BucharestPegasusdirect2 Dec 2026from $46
BudapestWizz Airdirect9 Jan 2027from $53
ChisinauTaromwith a stop11 Dec 2026from $68
KrakowAir Serbiawith a stop9 Nov 2026from $98
IasiTaromwith a stop1 Dec 2026from $122
BatumiPegasusdirect10 Nov 2026from $126
WarsawPegasuswith a stop7 Nov 2026from $139

Istanbul: flights to the city

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Tbilisi / Istanbul that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Kutaisi → Istanbul197 km from Tbilisidirect10 Nov 2026from $86
Yerevan → Istanbul173 km from Tbilisiwith a stop2 Apr 2027from $143

More destinations in Turkey: flights

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