Chisinau Tbilisi Flight Tickets

Planning a trip on the Chisinau Tbilisi route? Read this guide and you will find everything you need to plan the journey.

Which airlines fly from Chisinau to Tbilisi?

Direct service from Chisinau to Tbilisi Airport is offered by FLYONE.

You can also travel with a connection: the well-known Turkish Airlines serves the route via a transfer at Istanbul Airport. After a layover of just a few hours you will be at your destination.

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Tbilisi?

A direct flight between the capitals of Moldova and Georgia takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. With one connection, count on roughly 8 to 10 hours in total.

One piece of advice: when you book a connecting ticket online, look closely at the layover time. A gap of at least 2-3 hours is worth having, so that you can go through all the airport procedures calmly and avoid a missed connection or any other disruption.

How to find cheap flight tickets from Chisinau to Tbilisi?

• Book your tickets 1.5-2 months in advance.
• Buy both legs of a return trip at the same time.
• Consider a low-cost carrier.
• Travel with hand luggage only.
• Plan your trip outside the high season.

Buying cheap tickets for the Chisinau Tbilisi route online, without leaving home, is remarkably simple. In our search engine you pick your departure and destination points, enter the dates that suit you, and that is all. Within seconds the tool shows you the direct and connecting flights of every operating airline and agency, so you can compare all the available options in one place and choose the one that fits your dates and your budget.

Chisinau to Tbilisi: route at a glance

• Departure airport: Chisinau International Airport, IATA code RMO (until 18 January 2024 it was KIV).
• Arrival airport: Tbilisi International Airport (Lochini), IATA code TBS.
• Distance: approximately 1,416 kilometres.
• Direct flight time: about two and a half hours (2h 35m – 2h 40m).
• Direct operator: FLYONE.
• Frequency: several flights a week; the exact days shift with the season.

Mind the airport code

On 18 January 2024 Chisinau Airport replaced its old IATA code KIV with a new one, RMO. If you search with the old code and get no results, simply type the name of the city or the new code RMO instead.

Time difference between Chisinau and Tbilisi

Georgia stays on UTC+4 all year round and does not move its clocks for summer time, while Moldova changes them twice a year. As a result Tbilisi is 2 hours ahead of Chisinau in winter and 1 hour ahead in summer. Departure and arrival times on your ticket are always shown in local time, so keep that gap in mind when you arrange a transfer or a meeting.

Connecting routes: which cities work best

If the direct flight does not fall on a date that suits you, a connecting itinerary is perfectly comfortable. The following cities have direct flights both from Chisinau and from Tbilisi, which makes them convenient transit hubs:

• Istanbul – the most common option, with several flights a day in both directions.
• Warsaw – handy if you also plan a stopover in Europe.
• Athens – seasonal, but often good value.

Route availability changes with the season, so check the best option for your specific dates in the search engine.

What to know before you fly

• When to arrive at the airport: check-in for an international flight usually opens 2-3 hours before departure and closes 40-60 minutes before. Arriving at least two hours ahead is the safer choice.
• Baggage: with low-cost carriers, hold luggage is a paid extra. Before you buy, check the size and weight of the cabin bag that your fare includes.
• Documents: check how long your passport remains valid and review the current entry rules of your destination country before you travel.
• Currency: Moldova uses the Moldovan leu (MDL), Georgia the Georgian lari (GEL).

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chisinau to Tbilisi?

Yes. FLYONE operates the route non-stop and the flight takes about two and a half hours.

How long does a connecting flight take?

It depends on the layover, but usually between 8 and 10 hours. With a short transfer in Istanbul you can arrive in as little as 6-7 hours.

When is the best time to buy a ticket?

On this route the best fares are generally found 1.5-2 months before departure. In the high season – summer and around public holidays – it pays to book even earlier.

Which airport will I land at in Tbilisi?

At Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), which lies about 17 kilometres from the city centre.

To buy your tickets you can also call us on: 551 907 907. Viber is available too.