Planning a trip from Budapest to Tbilisi? This guide walks you through everything you need to know before booking your flight tickets.
Which airlines fly from Budapest to Tbilisi?
Flights from Budapest to Tbilisi operate with a connection. Most of them are handled by the Turkish carriers Pegasus and Turkish Airlines, which link the two cities through Istanbul.
LOT Polish Airlines also offers a Budapest to Tbilisi itinerary, with a transfer at Warsaw airport.
Lufthansa, in turn, flies the Budapest to Tbilisi route with a connection in Munich.
Which airline has the cheapest tickets from Budapest to Tbilisi?
Pegasus Airlines usually offers the lowest fares on the Budapest to Tbilisi route.
How to buy cheap flight tickets from Budapest to Tbilisi
- Book your tickets 1.5 to 2 months in advance.
- Fly midweek rather than at the weekend — demand is lower on working days, so fares tend to be cheaper.
- Buy both legs of the journey at once. A return ticket is usually priced better than two separate one-way tickets.
- Use a search engine that brings almost every airline and route together, so you can compare and book in one place.
You can book cheap Budapest to Tbilisi flight tickets online quickly and comfortably through our search engine. Simply choose your departure and destination cities, enter the dates you want, and the system will show you every available flight so you can pick the ticket that fits your budget.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Tbilisi?
There is currently no regular non-stop service between Budapest and Tbilisi. The last carrier to fly the route directly was Wizz Air, in the autumn of 2022, but the service was withdrawn soon afterwards. That means travelling from Budapest to Tbilisi involves one connection.
It is also worth remembering that Wizz Air’s Georgian base is at Kutaisi International Airport, which is linked by direct flights to a number of European cities. If you are flexible about where you land, it pays to check fares to Kutaisi as well — the bus or transfer ride from Kutaisi to Tbilisi takes roughly 3.5 to 4 hours.
The most common connecting cities
- Istanbul — Turkish Airlines via Istanbul Airport (IST) and Pegasus via Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). This is the most frequent and, as a rule, the cheapest option.
- Warsaw — LOT Polish Airlines.
- Munich and Frankfurt — Lufthansa.
- Belgrade — Air Serbia, which launched direct Belgrade to Tbilisi flights in June 2025.
- Vienna, Athens and Dubai — seasonal alternatives, though usually on a longer routing.
How long does the flight from Budapest to Tbilisi take?
The distance between Budapest and Tbilisi is roughly 2,200 kilometres, and a non-stop flight used to take up to three hours. With a connection, the total journey normally runs between 6 and 12 hours, depending on the length of the layover.
When you compare tickets, pay attention to the connection time. If both legs are on a single ticket, 1.5 to 2 hours is usually enough. If you bought the tickets separately, leave more than three hours — you will have to collect and re-check your baggage and pass through security again.
Budapest and Tbilisi airports
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) lies about 16 kilometres from the city centre and handles international flights from terminals 2A and 2B.
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is about 17 kilometres east of the centre, with buses, taxis and transfers running into the city.
Useful information for travellers
- Time difference: Georgia is on UTC+4 and does not observe daylight saving time, so it is three hours ahead of Hungary in winter and two hours ahead in summer.
- Visas and transit: Georgian citizens with a biometric passport can travel to the Schengen area without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and travel visa-free to Türkiye and Serbia. Connecting through Istanbul, Warsaw, Munich or Belgrade therefore involves no extra paperwork.
- Baggage: with low-cost carriers the basic fare often covers hand luggage only. Checked baggage is a paid extra and costs noticeably less when you add it online in advance rather than at the airport.
- Currency: Hungary uses the forint (HUF), Georgia the lari (GEL).
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Tbilisi?
As a rule, flights routed through Istanbul offer the lowest fares — especially if you book 1.5 to 2 months ahead and travel with hand luggage only.
When are tickets most expensive?
Fares peak in July and August and around the New Year holidays. Cheaper tickets are easier to find in spring and in the second half of autumn.
Is a one-way or a return ticket better?
A return ticket is often cheaper than two separate one-way tickets, but it is always worth comparing both options.
What documents do I need?
You need a valid passport for an international flight. Ideally it should remain valid for at least six months beyond your return date.
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