Planning a trip from Tbilisi to Stuttgart? Then read this article and get all the information you need to plan your journey.
Stuttgart is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Germany, but in all of Europe. It is known for its handsome architecture and for its parks, gardens and surrounding forests, which make a stay here especially pleasant. The castles and palaces you come across throughout the city and the region make the trip even more interesting and memorable.
Which airlines fly from Tbilisi to Stuttgart?
Both direct and connecting flights serve Stuttgart, so it is easy to match a route to your budget and to your other requirements.
Wizz Air, which quickly won Georgian travellers over with its budget fares, launched direct flights from Tbilisi to Stuttgart on 19 July 2022.
As for connecting flights, the choice from Tbilisi airport is wide. Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines both offer daily connections on the Tbilisi–Stuttgart route with a change in Istanbul.
Pegasus takes you to Stuttgart via Sabiha Gökçen Airport, while Turkish Airlines routes you through Istanbul Airport.
You can also fly from Tbilisi to Stuttgart on connecting Lufthansa services.
Which airline offers the cheapest tickets to Stuttgart?
The German low-cost carrier Eurowings offers the lowest fares on tickets to Stuttgart.
How long is the flight from Tbilisi to Stuttgart?
A direct flight from Tbilisi to Stuttgart takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.
When is the best time to travel to Stuttgart?
If you choose the period between May and September, you will be met with wonderful weather. Sightseeing and relaxing in the city’s green spaces are especially enjoyable in the warm months.
How to find cheap flights from Tbilisi to Stuttgart
- Book your tickets 1.5 to 2 months in advance.
- Choose a midweek departure rather than a weekend: demand for travel is lower on working days, so fares tend to be cheaper.
- Buy both legs of the journey at the same time. Airlines and agencies usually offer better prices for a return ticket than for two one-way tickets bought separately.
- Use a search engine that brings together almost every airline and flight, so that booking the ticket you want is as simple as possible.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) and getting into the city
Stuttgart Airport (IATA code STR) lies about 13 kilometres south of the city centre. The fastest and cheapest way into town is by train: S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 depart from the “Flughafen/Messe” station and reach the main railway station (Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof) in roughly 30 minutes. Buses and taxis are the alternatives. Public transport tickets belong to the single VVS system and can be bought either from the machines at the station or through a mobile app.
The most popular connecting options
Direct flights on the Tbilisi–Stuttgart route have been operated by different airlines in different periods, and their availability changes with the season, so always check separately whether a non-stop service exists on your chosen dates. Most passengers travel on connecting flights:
- Istanbul – Turkish Airlines operates from Istanbul Airport (IST), while Pegasus and AJet fly from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
- Munich – Lufthansa services; Munich is also well connected to Stuttgart by fast train.
- Vienna – Austrian Airlines, which flies regularly from Vienna to Stuttgart.
- Warsaw – LOT Polish Airlines services via Warsaw Chopin Airport.
If both legs are on a single ticket, your baggage is normally checked through to the final destination and you do not need to collect and re-check it at the transfer airport. With separately purchased tickets you do have to collect your luggage and check in again — allow for that time when planning your connection.
Documents and visa
Germany is part of the Schengen area. Holders of a Georgian biometric passport may enter Schengen countries without a visa and stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area and must have been issued within the previous ten years.
- Border officers may ask to see a return ticket, travel insurance, an accommodation booking and proof of sufficient funds, so keep these documents with you.
- The biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), which records a photograph and fingerprints on arrival, is being rolled out gradually at Schengen borders. The ETIAS travel authorisation is also planned, although its start date has been postponed several times — check official EU sources before you travel.
Time difference and practical tips
The time difference between Georgia and Germany is 2 hours in summer and 3 hours in winter, with Tbilisi ahead. This is because Germany switches to summer time, while Georgia stays in the same time zone all year round.
- When choosing a connecting flight, leave at least 1.5 to 2 hours for the transfer, especially if the tickets were bought separately.
- Germany uses the euro. Card payments are widely accepted, but cash still comes in handy at small cafés and markets.
- Always check cabin and checked baggage sizes and weights against the rules of the specific airline — with low-cost carriers, hold luggage is often a paid extra.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the flight from Tbilisi to Stuttgart take?
A direct flight takes about 4 hours and 25 minutes; the distance between the two cities is roughly 2,876 kilometres. Depending on the length of the layover, a connecting journey can take anywhere from about 7 hours to a full day.
Do Georgian citizens need a visa for Stuttgart?
Georgian citizens holding a biometric passport do not need a visa for tourism — they may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. For work or study, however, the appropriate permit is required.
What are the airport codes for Tbilisi and Stuttgart?
The IATA code for Stuttgart Airport is STR, and for Tbilisi International Airport it is TBS. Entering these codes is the quickest way to search for tickets.
When are tickets relatively cheap?
As a rule, fares are lower in the winter months and in the second half of autumn, when tourist demand falls. The most expensive periods are midsummer, the Christmas and New Year holidays, and the days of major trade fairs and festivals, when the flow of travellers into the city rises sharply.
What is worth seeing in Stuttgart?
The city’s calling cards are the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums, Schlossplatz with its New Palace, the Wilhelma zoological and botanical garden, and the Fernsehturm rising above the city — the world’s first television tower built of concrete, offering a panoramic view over Stuttgart and its surroundings.