How long is the flight to Georgia from Moscow and other cities?
Direct flights from Russia and approximate flight times.
Short answer
A direct flight from Moscow to Tbilisi takes about 3 hours, and roughly the same to Batumi or Kutaisi. From St Petersburg it is about 4 hours, from Sochi about an hour and from Minsk about 3 hours. Direct flights between Russia and Georgia are operated by Georgian Airways and Russian airlines authorised by the Georgian authorities.
Why
- Direct flights between Russia and Georgia resumed in May 2023.
- Georgia only admits Russian carriers and aircraft that are not under sanctions.
- Flight time depends on routings around closed airspace and on the wind.
Details
Without a direct flight you can connect in Istanbul, Yerevan or Minsk, which takes 5-6 hours or more. Schedules and carriers change by season.
Tip
Allow time for passport control queues, which can be long at arrival airports in summer.
What may differ
With a connection in Istanbul, Yerevan or Minsk, the journey takes 6 hours or more depending on the layover.
Common misconception
What actually happens
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Sources
- Georgian Civil Aviation AgencyChecked at:
- United Airports of GeorgiaChecked at:
Timetables, fares and journey times change, so check with the carrier before you travel.
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