Planning a trip from Vilnius to Tbilisi? Read this article and you will find everything you need to plan the journey.
Flights from Vilnius to Tbilisi International Airport are operated with a connection, and several airlines serve the route.
airBaltic carries passengers through its hub at Riga International Airport. Connecting flights are also offered by the Polish carrier LOT Airlines, which routes travellers via Warsaw Chopin Airport.
The Turkish carriers Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines will bring you to Tbilisi International Airport with a stop in Istanbul.
How long does the flight from Vilnius to Tbilisi take?
On the Vilnius – Tbilisi route the total travel time depends on how long the layover at the transfer airport lasts and on the airline you choose.
Vilnius – Tbilisi flight time by connection
The distance between Vilnius and Tbilisi is roughly 2,000 kilometres as the crow flies, but there is currently no scheduled non-stop flight on the route, so the total journey time is set by the transfer city and the length of the layover.
- Via Riga (airBaltic) — usually from about 7 hours; in terms of time this is most often the shortest option.
- Via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines) — around 7–8 hours, and longer if the layover is a long one.
- Via Warsaw (LOT Airlines) — around 8 hours or more.
Keep the time difference in mind as well: Georgia is 2 hours ahead of Lithuania in winter and 1 hour ahead in summer, because Georgia does not change its clocks seasonally.
The airports: Vilnius (VNO) and Tbilisi (TBS)
- Vilnius Airport (VNO) — it sits only a few kilometres from the city centre, so the transfer into town normally takes 10–15 minutes. Both a city bus and a short rail link to the central station are available.
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) — about 17 kilometres from the city centre. City bus no. 37 runs from the airport towards the centre, and taxis are available as well.
When you book a connecting flight, check carefully whether both legs are on a single ticket. On one ticket your baggage is normally checked through to the final destination, and if the first flight is delayed the airline rebooks you onto the next one itself. With separately purchased tickets that responsibility stays with the passenger.
Useful information for travellers
- Visas: Lithuania is part of the Schengen area — Georgian citizens holding a biometric passport do not need a visa for a short trip (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Lithuanian citizens can likewise enter Georgia without a visa.
- Currency: Lithuania uses the euro (EUR), Georgia the lari (GEL).
- Seasons: fares are highest in summer and over the New Year holidays, while spring and autumn are both cheaper and more comfortable for travelling.
- Transfers and documents: a transit visa is not required when changing planes inside the Schengen area (Riga, Warsaw) if the Georgian traveller is using the visa-free regime; when connecting in Istanbul you normally do not need to leave the airport transit area at all.
How to buy cheap flight tickets from Vilnius to Tbilisi
- Buy your tickets 1.5–2 months in advance.
- Choose a midweek departure rather than a weekend: demand for travel is lower on working days, so the tickets are cheaper.
- Book both directions at the same time. Airlines and agencies tend to offer better prices for a return ticket than for two one-way tickets bought separately.
- Use a search engine that gathers almost every airline and flight in one place, so that booking the ticket you want becomes much easier.
You can buy cheap Vilnius – Tbilisi flight tickets online quickly and comfortably using 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a non-stop flight from Vilnius to Tbilisi?
At the moment there is no scheduled non-stop service, so the route is served by connecting flights. Schedules can change from season to season, so always check the flights on offer before you book.
Which connection is the most convenient?
In terms of time the connection in Riga is usually the shortest, but the final choice depends on the fare, the length of the layover and the departure time.
When is the best time to buy a ticket?
On this route the sweet spot is roughly 1.5–2 months before departure, and even earlier in the high season.
How much baggage can I take?
The baggage allowance depends on the airline and on the fare you buy: some fares include hand luggage only, while checked baggage costs extra. The exact conditions are always stated on your booking confirmation.