There are 4 ways to get from Ankara to Tbilisi by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane ESB - TBS
5h 22m$89–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
16h 43m$55–80Drive 1,282 km
- Drive from Ankara to Tbilisicar 1,282 km
17h 26m$157–227Bus via Vladikavkaz
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus
26h 29m
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Tbilisi is to bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 16h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Tbilisi is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $85 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ankara and arriving at Ortachala Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 43m.
The distance between Ankara and Tbilisi is 1065 km. The road distance is 1282 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Tbilisi without a car is to bus which takes 16h 43m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Ankara to Tbilisi, including transfers.
Ankara to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Tbilisi is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $85 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 16h 43m.
Ankara to Tbilisi bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi is 1h ahead of Ankara. It is currently 4:11 AM in Ankara and 5:11 AM in Tbilisi.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Tbilisi, Georgia?
AJet flies from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ankara to Ortachala Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 16h 43m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–340
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Ortachala Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $55–80
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Tbilisi is 1282 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Ankara to Tbilisi.
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