Search and find cheap flights to Georgia

How long does it take to fly to Georgia?

Multiple airlines provide cheap flights from the US to Georgia on different routes. Travelers can choose to take off from New York, Washington, D.C., or Dallas. In New York, flights depart from JFK International Airport and arrive at Tbilisi International Airport in 13h and 15min. Travelers can also get on flights from Newark International Airport in New Jersey to Tbilisi International Airport, which take 15h and 54min. From San Francisco International Airport to Tbilisi, flights take 16h and 30min. If you are departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, flights to Tbilisi takes 13h and 45min. Flights from Chicago to Tbilisi take 15h and 20min. Travelers can get flights from Los Angeles to Tbilisi, and they take 16h and 20min. Finally, travelers can fly from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Tbilisi in 17h and 15min.

Can you get nonstop flights to Georgia from the US?

Unfortunately, there are no non-stop flights from the U.S to Georgia. All flights have one or two layovers. The number of layovers may vary depending on the carrier and the route. From Dallas Fort Worth, American Airlines may have stopovers at Paris, Frankfurt, or Dusseldorf. Turkish Airlines have layovers in Istanbul while Lufthansa airlines stop at Frankfurt. Qatar Airways from the US to Georgia have layovers at Doha. Air Canada and Air France airlines have layovers in Toronto and Paris. KLM provides connecting services via Amsterdam. If you are flying with British Airways, flights have layovers in London. Delta Airlines usually have layovers in Salt Lake City and San Francisco. If you are flying with Finn Air or Air Baltic, layovers are at Helsinki and Riga. Aeroflot airlines from the US to Georgia have changes in Moscow while Turkish Airlines have changes in Istanbul.

What is the best way to travel around Georgia?

Besides the several flights available to Georgia, the country provides several means of transport to travel between its cities. Once travelers land in Tbilisi, they can get to other cities like Batumi and Kutaisi. From Tbilisi to Batumi, travelers can get on buses, planes, or flights. Flights are the fastest means, and they take 3h to get from Tbilisi to Batumi. The average train journey from Tbilisi to Batumi takes 6h and 36min, but the fastest train can cover the distance in 5h and 35min. Bus journeys from Tbilisi to Batumi take 6h and 30min. If you do not wish to get to Batumi, you can also travel to Kutaisi. Travelers can get on train journeys which take 5h and 50min from Tbilisi to Kutaisi. Buses depart from Tbilisi Didube bus station and take 4h to get to Kutaisi Didube bus station or the marshrutka bus station. If you do not wish to travel by public means, several car rental agencies in Georgia’s cities provide rental services. Car rental services are more reliable than public transport and provide comfort for travelers. The journey by driving between Tbilisi and Kutaisi is 2h and 52min. Travelers can also opt to drive to Batumi in 5h and 3min. Alternatively, travelers can take taxis available in different cities of Georgia to their preferred destinations.

Does a U.S. citizen need a passport or visa to fly to Georgia?

Travelers from the United States require visas and passports to travel to Georgia. United States citizens need passports whose validity covers the entire period they intend to stay in Georgia. Most airlines will also require a travel insurance policy at the airline's check-in and immigration authority once you get to Georgia. A Georgian Visa is required for first-time entry to Georgia for travelers that want to reside, work or study in Georgia. Visas are provided depending on the purpose of the travel. Short-term single entry visas do not exceed 30 days, but multiple entry visas can be issued for a maximum of five years. Travelers can submit their documentation through the E-Application system.