Planning a trip from Vienna to Tbilisi and wondering how to book cheap flight tickets? Read this article and you will find everything you need to know.
Which airlines fly from Vienna to Tbilisi?
On the Vienna – Tbilisi route you can choose between nonstop and connecting flights. Georgian Airways operates the direct service.
When it comes to connecting flights, the choice is fairly wide. Pegasus Airlines takes you from Vienna to Tbilisi with a stopover at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Turkish Airlines also flies you from Vienna to Tbilisi with a connection at Istanbul Airport, and it offers one of the highest standards of service on this route.
LOT Polish Airlines connects Vienna and Tbilisi through Warsaw, while Lufthansa brings you to Tbilisi after a transit of a few hours in Munich.
Which airline has the cheapest tickets from Vienna to Tbilisi?
Pegasus Airlines usually offers the lowest fares from Vienna to Tbilisi.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Tbilisi?
Depending on the routing and the airline, the nonstop flight from Vienna to Tbilisi takes roughly 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
How to buy cheap tickets from Vienna to Tbilisi
- Book your ticket 1.5-2 months in advance – early bookings are almost always cheaper.
- Book both legs of the trip at the same time. Airlines and agencies usually offer better prices for a return ticket than for two separate one-way tickets.
- Use a search engine that brings together nearly every airline and flight, so that finding and booking the ticket you want is as simple as possible.
You can book cheap Vienna – Tbilisi tickets online quickly and comfortably using our search engine. Simply choose your departure and destination cities, enter the date you want, and the system will show you every available flight, so you can pick the ticket that fits your budget.
Vienna and Tbilisi airports
Flights out of Vienna depart from Vienna International Airport (code VIE), located in Schwechat, about 18 kilometres from the city centre.
Flights to Georgia land at Tbilisi International Airport (code TBS) in Lochini, roughly 17 kilometres from the centre of the capital. From the airport you can reach the city by taxi or on bus No. 37.
The flying distance between Vienna and Tbilisi is about 2,344 kilometres. The time difference is 3 hours in summer and 4 hours in winter, with Tbilisi ahead of Vienna.
Note: rail links at Vienna Airport are temporarily changed
From 7 September 2026 until 31 October 2027 a section of railway line in Vienna is closed for modernisation work, which also affects travel between the airport and the city centre:
- During this period the City Airport Train (CAT) runs as a coach service instead of a train and reaches Wien Mitte in about 21 minutes.
- The S7 line only runs as far as St. Marx station, from where you continue into the centre by tram or bus.
- OBB long-distance trains (Railjet, ICE) and the REX 7 take you from the airport to Wien Hauptbahnhof in roughly 15-20 minutes, which is currently one of the most convenient options.
Normal rail service will resume once the works are finished.
Direct flights from Vienna to Tbilisi
Besides Georgian Airways, Austrian Airlines also operates nonstop flights on the Vienna – Tbilisi route. This Austrian carrier is a Star Alliance member and uses Airbus A320 aircraft on the route (flights OS907 and OS908). Georgian Airways serves the same route with a Boeing 737-800 (flights A9681 and A9682).
Between them the two airlines operate around five nonstop flights a week, although frequencies change with the season. Always check the current timetable before you book.
Flight time and distance
- Vienna to Tbilisi, nonstop: roughly 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours by the timetable.
- Tbilisi to Vienna, nonstop: about 3 hours 45 minutes.
- Connecting flights: from 7 to 14 hours, depending on the length of the layover.
Actual flight time can differ from the scheduled block time by several tens of minutes because of wind direction.
Baggage: what to check before booking
- Check whether checked baggage is included in the fare. The cheapest fares often include cabin baggage only.
- Allowed cabin bag size and weight differ from airline to airline – Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Austrian Airlines all apply different rules.
- Adding baggage online while you book is almost always cheaper than paying for it at airport check-in.
- On a connecting flight, confirm whether your bag is checked through to the final destination or has to be collected and re-checked at the transfer airport.
When is the best time to book
Demand on the Vienna – Tbilisi route rises in summer, from June through September, and again over the Christmas and New Year period. Those are the times when fares are highest.
Cheaper tickets are easier to find in late autumn and in the middle of winter. Midweek departures, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, also tend to be better value than Friday and Sunday flights.
Useful information before you travel
- Austria is part of the Schengen area. Georgian citizens holding a biometric passport currently travel to the Schengen zone without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Rules do change, so check the current requirements with official sources before you travel.
- The official currency of Austria is the euro (EUR); in Georgia it is the lari (GEL).
- For international flights it is recommended to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure.
- Travel insurance is advisable for any trip to the Schengen area, and compulsory if you need a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Vienna to Tbilisi?
Yes. Nonstop flights are operated by Georgian Airways and Austrian Airlines.
Which route is the cheapest?
As a rule the lowest fares are on connecting flights, especially those routed through Istanbul. A nonstop flight is faster but usually more expensive.
How long does the flight from Vienna to Tbilisi take?
A nonstop flight takes about 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours. Connecting itineraries start from around 7 hours.
What is the distance between Vienna and Tbilisi?
The flying distance is approximately 2,344 kilometres.
Do Georgian citizens need a visa for Austria?
For tourist trips of up to 90 days, holders of a biometric passport do not need a visa. Even so, check the rules in force before you travel.