Tbilisi International Airport, International airport in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi International Airport is the main aviation terminal in the Georgian capital, serving flights to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The main building provides departure halls, arrival areas, and several service zones for passengers traveling through the Caucasus region.
The facility opened in 1952 under the name Novo Alexeyevka as an international airport, replacing older landing strips in the area. A new terminal was completed in 2007 to expand capacity for growing traffic between Georgia and neighboring countries.
The air hub carries the name of Shota Rustaveli, a medieval poet whose verse epic is still read today. The reference to this literary figure appears in subtle reminders throughout the terminal, connecting the space to Georgian storytelling traditions.
The site sits around 19 kilometers southeast of the city center and can be reached by bus line 37, train connections, or taxis, with the journey taking roughly 20 to 40 minutes. Travelers arriving early should note that shops and facilities inside the terminal may vary with the flight schedule.
The terminal combines modern construction with subtle hints of Georgian architecture and stands at 495 meters (1,620 feet) above sea level. This position at the foot of the Caucasus makes the approach area a window onto the nearby mountains when the weather is clear.
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