There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Ankara 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 Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane TBS - ESB
5h 54m₺4,439–16,786Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Ankarabus
21h 7m₺2,800–3,900Drive 1,287.1 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Ankaracar 1,287.1 km
17h 25m₺7,722–11,154Bus via Vladikavkaz
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
30h 40m
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Ankara is to bus which costs 2.800 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 21h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Ankara is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ortachala Bus Station station and arriving at Ankara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 7m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Ankara is 1064 km. The road distance is 1287.1 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Ankara without a car is to bus which takes 21h 7m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 3.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Tbilisi to Ankara, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Ankara is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.800 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 21h 7m.
Tbilisi to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Ankara is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 11:16 PM in Tbilisi and 10:16 PM in Ankara.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Ankara, Turkey?
AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Ankara once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,800–3,900 and the journey takes 21h 7m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,200–17,000
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,200–17,000
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–3,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,800–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Ankara is 1287 km. It takes approximately 17h 25m to drive from Tbilisi to Ankara.
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