Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tbilisi Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Tbilisi is nine hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to TBS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Tbilisi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IAD and TBS include:
Istanbul Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Tbilisi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
Book a hotel close to TBS if you're taking a late Washington Dulles Airport to Tbilisi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Tbilisi Airport rental car and explore Tbilisi and beyond with your own set of wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Tbilisi Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tbilisi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tbilisi in March.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Tbilisi Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tbilisi, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAD to TBS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tbilisi. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
If you're ready to explore another side of Georgia, consider Batumi, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tbilisi. Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi are among the biggest draws.