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Flights Istanbul → Tbilisi

SAW → TBS

2h 3m
Flight time (est.)
8.6
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tbilisi?

The flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Tbilisi (TBS) takes about 2h 3m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates from Istanbul to Tbilisi using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Tbilisi sees approximately 2,998,785 passengers per year, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.

Your rights on this US flight (DOT)

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.

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General information, not legal advice.

The Istanbul (SAW) → Tbilisi (TBS) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tbilisi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.

Heading to Tbilisi: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Istanbul (SAW) to Tbilisi (TBS) heads east for about 1,308 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 3m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm); arriving into Tbilisi it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:03
Elevation TBS
1624 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~131 kg

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Frequently asked questions about SAW-TBS

The flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Tbilisi (TBS) takes about 2h 3m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 2 airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Tbilisi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.