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Cheap flights from Tbilisi to Istanbul

838 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Tbilisi to Istanbul at a glance

838 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~75 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST) cover 838 miles (1,348 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Tbilisi to Istanbul covers 838 miles (1,348 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 5th most competitive of 24 routes from Tbilisi. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

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TBS (0 mi)IST (838 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 838 miles. Direct carriers include KK and TK.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Tbilisi → Istanbul. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
KKDirect
TKDirect
Baggage on Tbilisi → Istanbul: on this route, KK typically includes a carry-on, while TK may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Tbilisi to Istanbul — quick answers

How far is Tbilisi from Istanbul by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Tbilisi (TBS) to Istanbul (IST) is 838 miles (1,348 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Tbilisi to Istanbul?

The average nonstop flight time from TBS to IST is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Tbilisi to Istanbul?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: KK, TK. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Tbilisi → Istanbul

Route type
medium-haul regional
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~75 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Istanbul — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 5 of 24 routes from Tbilisi
Airline network
TK: 2 destinations from TBS; KK: 1 destinations from TBS
Alternative origin airports
EVN (Yerevan, 109 mi); GVX (Grozny, 127 mi); NAJ (Nakhchivan, 173 mi)
Alternative destination airports
SAW (Istanbul, 39 mi); BOJ (Burgas, 110 mi); VAR (Varna, 142 mi)
Nearby destinations
Istanbul, Turkey (39 mi); Burgas, Bulgaria (110 mi); Varna, Bulgaria (142 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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