Airports in the Caucasus
To reach the Caucasus region, you have 7 major airports to choose from across Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia. These are in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Yerevan, Baku, Ganja and Mineralnye Vody.
Tbilisi International Airport
This airport is the largest and busiest airport in Georgia, located 17 km (10.5 miles) away from Tbilisi city centre. It's easily accessible by taxi, bus or metro. The Tbilisi Metro has a dedicated station directly connected to the airport terminal.
Major airlines flying to Tbilisi International Airport:
Air France, Austrian Airlines, Belavia, El Al, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
Fly to Tbilisi from:
Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Paris, Tel Aviv, Vienna, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and more.
Batumi International Airport
Batumi International Airport is a smaller airport compared to others in the region, but still offers connections to various destinations throughout Europe and Asia. It's located 2 km (1.2 miles) from the city centre and can easily be reached by taxi, car rental or publish buses.
Major airlines flying to Batumi International Airport:
Belavia, Fly Arna, Turkish Airlines and MAT Georgian Airways
Fly to Batumi from:
Minsk, Astana, Istanbul, Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Almaty, Sharjah, Antalya and Moscow, among others.
Kutaisi David the Builder International Airport
This airport, named after the 5th King of United Georgia, is an international airport situated 14 km (8.7 miles) away from Kutaisi, Georgia's third-largest city. It serves as one of the three operational international airports in Georgia, alongside Tbilisi and Batumi.
Major airlines flying to Kutaisi International Airport:
Wizz Air, Georgian Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Fly Arna and Ukraine International Airlines
Fly to Kutaisi from:
Memmingen, Dortmund, Cologne Bonn, Budapest, Katowice, Warsaw, Milan, Rome and Barcelona, among others.
Zvartnots International Airport
As the main international airport serving Armenia, Zvartnots International Airport is located near the capital city of Yerevan, approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) away. It's a modern airport with a growing number of international connections. Taxis and buses are readily available if you require transport to Yerevan.
Major airlines flying to Zvartnots International Airport:
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Emirates, Flydubai, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, Wizz Air and more.
Fly to Yerevan from:
Moscow, Dubai, Beirut, Istanbul, Paris, Sharjah, Tehran, Krasnodar, Mineralnye Vody and Frankfurt, among others.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Azerbaijan, situated near the capital city of Baku. It's a major hub for Azerbaijan Airlines, offering connections to various destinations across Europe and Asia. This airport is 20 km (12.4 miles) away from Baku city centre and is accessible by taxi, bus and Baku Metro.
Major airlines flying to Heydar Aliyev International Airport:
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air France, ITA Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Flydubai, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and more.
Fly to Baku from:
Dubai, Istanbul, London, Frankfurt, Moscow, Paris, Rome, Sharjah and Doha, among others.
Ganja International Airport
Ganja International Airport serves Ganja, the second-largest city in Azerbaijan. It was formerly used by the Soviet Air Force but transitioned to civilian use in 1996. The airport is situated approximately 15 km (9.3 miles) west of Ganja city centre and can be easily accessed by taxi, shuttle service or car rental.
Major airlines flying to Ganja International Airport:
Azerbaijan Airlines, Turan Air and Pegasus Airlines
Fly to Ganja from:
Istanbul, Moscow, Dubai, Sharjah, Antalya, Tbilisi, Batumi, Mineralnye Vody and Grozny.
Mineralnye Vody Airport
Mineralnye Vody Airport serves the city of Mineralnye Vody in southern Russia. It is a gateway to the Caucasus Mountains region and is a major hub for several Russian airlines. The airport is located 4 km (2.5 miles) away from Mineralnye Vody city centre.
Major airlines flying to Mineralnye Vody Airport:
Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines, Ural Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, S7 Airlines, UTair and Flydubai.
Fly to Mineralnye Vody from:
Moscow, Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Sharjah, Ankara, Tel Aviv, Prague, Frankfurt and Amsterdam.