Travelling from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Tbilisi is four hours behind Beijing. Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi, which is in the UTC+4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Beijing to TBS.
Flying over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to TBS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Travelling from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Beijing Capital International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK land on schedule 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Split up your flight from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and TBS include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
PKX is about 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to TBS flight:
The majority of flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near TBS and turn out the lights sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight.
Getting from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Central Tbilisi is around 18 kilometres from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is $543. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $915. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to TBS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
December is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Tbilisi based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Beijing to TBS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Tbilisi, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 8ºC.
More about Tbilisi
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tbilisi:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace are must-visits when exploring Tbilisi.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tbilisi. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Georgia, head for Batumi, roughly 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi. Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi are among the biggest draws.