Tbilisi to Istanbul

Tbilisi to Istanbul

Tbilisi
Istanbul
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Tbilisi to Istanbul Destination Reviews

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Liam W
Would be a 1, only due to one of the drivers being rude, unstable you should learn the language when visiting but no need for the rudeness borderline aggression, there was a lady who did speak English and was very helpful hence the 3, rest of the staff were pretty nice
Tbilisi to Istanbul, Bus Standard 2X2, Metro Turizm, Oct 8, 2026
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Arianna T
No one was speaking english or taking care to translate. The comunication was orrible. I didn’t understand that I should take with me all my baggage during the border, was not easy. When I finished the border the bus was 200/300 meter far, without any comunication.
Tbilisi to Istanbul, Bus Standard 2X1, Luks Muradoglu Turizm, Aug 16, 2026
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Tbilisi to Istanbul Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Air Arabia
Economy
00:45
01:20
$387.23
Flight
FlyOne
Economy
02:25
17:10
$405.42
Flight
Sky Express
Economy
02:45
10:30
$125.92
Flight
Sky Express
Economy
03:15
09:30
$226.10
Flight
Air Serbia
Economy
03:35
15:55
$316.93
Flight
FlyOne
Economy
04:10
10:40
$198.51
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
04:30
07:00
$136.12
Flight
Ajet
Economy
04:50
07:15
$221.85
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
05:10
07:45
$129.97
Flight
Ajet
Economy
05:45
08:10
$88.52
Flight
Ajet
Economy
06:05
08:30
$168.07
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
06:25
08:55
$315.54
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
06:50
12:15
$128.76
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
07:15
09:45
$217.88
Bus
Oz Nuhoglu Seyahat
Standard 2X1
08:30
01:30
$38.60
Bus
Mahmut Turizm
Standard 2X2
09:00
14:00
$44.70
Flight
FlyDubai
Economy
09:25
14:05
$585.63
Flight
Air Astana
Economy
09:50
19:20
$366.10
Flight
Air Arabia
Economy
10:35
01:20
$358.32
Flight
FlyDubai
Economy
10:55
22:15
$606.77

How to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul

Travelling between Tbilisi and Istanbul is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 69.98 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 64.98.

How long does it take to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 32 hours to travel between Tbilisi and Istanbul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Tbilisi and Istanbul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1days 8h to reach Istanbul.

How much does it cost to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul?

Travelling between Tbilisi and Istanbul can be as cheap as USD 64.98 if you opt for a Mahmut Turizm bus and as expensive as USD 69.98 if you buy a Luks Muradoglu Turizm Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Tbilisi and Istanbul ?

  • 6 from Tbilisi to Istanbul starting from 06:30 Ortachala Bus Station until 09:00 Ortachala Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tbilisi to Istanbul.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Tbilisi to Istanbul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 93.81.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Tbilisi and Istanbul

Ajet, Ajet, Flynas, FlyOne, FlyOne, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Tbilisi to Istanbul overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tbilisi and Istanbul

Luks Karadeniz, Luks Muradoglu Turizm, Mahmut Turizm, Metro Turizm

What is the most popular transport to get from Tbilisi to Istanbul?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% opted for a bus
  • 2% decided to fly

Transportation from Tbilisi to Istanbul

Facts about the transport from Tbilisi to Istanbul

Cheapest Transport$65
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure2:15 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day6
Distance1600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAjet, Ajet, Flynas, FlyOne, FlyOne, Luks Karadeniz, Luks Muradoglu Turizm, Mahmut Turizm, Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Airlines