Tbilisi

Plan a visit to Tbilisi

• Tbilisi Metro runs daily from 06:00 to midnight, and public transport from 07:00 to 23:00.
• Keep Tbilisi plans together by area and allow time for transfers rather than assuming a cross-city trip is immediate.
• For journeys outside the capital, check the operator or visitor centre for current schedules and access information.

From TBS to the centre

Municipal bus 337 runs between Tbilisi Airport and the city centre, from the stop in front of the Arrivals hall to Station Square. The timetable runs 06:59 to 22:59 and the fare is 1 GEL, which gives unlimited travel for 90 minutes.

You can pay with a Metro Money card or a bank card. Paying with cash or a mobile app does not give the 90-minute package.

Old town, avenue and mountain

Tbilisi at a glance:

• Old Tbilisi: built in the early Middle Ages and about two square kilometres in size, with 17th-century domed baths fed by naturally hot sulphur water.
• Rustaveli Avenue: 1.5 kilometres long, with the Parliament, the Opera House and the National Gallery.
• Mtatsminda: the highest point of the city, with a park, restaurants and rides, reached on foot, by car or by funicular.
• Newer areas: universities, business centres, malls, restaurants and nightclubs.

Old Tbilisi, Vake or near the Metro

Georgia Travel describes the Old Town as narrow, winding streets with hidden courtyards and coloured balconies, best explored on foot, and lists hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops in Abanotubani, the bath district on the Mtkvari. Vake, around Irakli Abashidze Street, is presented as a calmer district of boutiques, cafés and wine shops with Vake Park a short walk away. The newer areas hold the universities, business centres and malls.

• Old Tbilisi and Abanotubani: the sulphur baths, Narikala above the district (walk up or take the cable car from Rike Park) and most of the sights within walking distance. The old streets are steep and narrow, so check how a hotel is reached if you have heavy luggage.
• Rustaveli Avenue: 1.5 kilometres of Parliament, Opera House and National Gallery, a flat and central base with the Metro at Rustaveli station.
• Vake: quieter streets, parks and cafés, reached by bus or Metro to Chavchavadze Avenue. Allow a taxi ride to the Old Town rather than a walk.
• Near Station Square: where bus 337 from the airport ends and two Metro lines meet, useful for a late arrival or an early train, but not a sightseeing area.
• Taxis run all night and Georgia Travel names Bolt and Yandex as the usual apps. With a street taxi, agree the destination and fare before you get in.

Road times to Tbilisi

Road times to Tbilisi: 1 hour 50 minutes from Telavi, 3 hours 25 minutes from Kutaisi and 5 hours 30 minutes from Batumi. Use them to judge whether a day trip is realistic or needs an overnight stay.

Entry rules for Georgia

More than 90 countries enter Georgia visa-free, but the official visitor page does not list them or name Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia or the e-visa portal for your passport.

Most travellers need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry. Proof of funds may be requested, and a return or onward ticket is recommended.

Sources and official links for Tbilisi

• Georgia: list of countries whose citizens may enter without a visa (Ordinance No. 255)
• Georgia Travel: opening hours and transport
• Georgia Travel: tourism information centres

Last checked: 14 Oct 2026

Checked by Anas Ismail on 14 October 2026. We check entry rules, fares and opening details against the official pages listed in the sources, and note the date we checked them.

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