Flying from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): What you need to know
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport is located in Tbilisi. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is four hours behind Shanghai.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to TBS. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to TBS leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PVG touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). It's a key transfer point for flights from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Shanghai to TBS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 85% of them landing as planned.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TBS:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport flight.
Getting from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
Central Tbilisi is around 18 kilometres from Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
RM1,011 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport. A return flight starts from RM2,092. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Shanghai to TBS if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Tbilisi. August is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Shanghai to TBS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Tbilisi, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Tbilisi
Start your Tbilisi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tbilisi itinerary.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tbilisi. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
Around 274 kilometres west of Tbilisi, Batumi is another essential stop in Georgia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.