Private charter between Istanbul and Tbilisi starts at US$21,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi (TBS) and Tbilisi to Istanbul — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Tbilisi is about 1,350 km (839 miles), or 729 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Istanbul–Tbilisi spans US$21,000 – US$57,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 05m | 1h 53m – 2h 18m | €28,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 57m | 1h 45m – 2h 09m | €38,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 05m | €28,000 – €39,000 (~US$30,000 – US$42,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 04m | €31,000 – €43,000 (~US$33,000 – US$46,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 59m | €33,000 – €47,000 (~US$36,000 – US$50,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 57m | €38,000 – €53,000 (~US$41,000 – US$57,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 57m | €42,000 – €59,000 (~US$45,000 – US$63,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 59m | €46,000 – €64,000 (~US$49,000 – US$69,000) | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Istanbul and Tbilisi? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Istanbul, Turkey: İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport.
Tbilisi, Georgia: Tbilisi International Airport and Telavi Kurdgelauri Airport.
| İstanbul Airport | Tbilisi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LTFM / IST | UGTB / TBS |
| Longest hard runway | 13,451 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 325 ft | 1,624 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Istanbul to Tbilisi can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. İstanbul Airport has 13,451 ft and Tbilisi International Airport 9,843 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,350 km.
Alternates within range: İstanbul Atatürk Airport (8,530 ft, 35 km) · Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (11,614 ft, 64 km) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (9,844 ft, 70 km) · İstanbul Hezarfen Airfield (1,755 ft, 25 km) · Telavi Kurdgelauri Airport (5,551 ft, 56 km) · Aviaservice Heliport · Isani-Samgori Heliport · Vaziani Barracks Heliport
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Istanbul–Tbilisi sector leaves when you do.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,350 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide pricing on Istanbul–Tbilisi is published clearly: US$21,000 – US$57,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The Istanbul to Tbilisi route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$21,000 – US$57,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 05m gate to gate over 1,350 km (839 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Istanbul–Tbilisi departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Tbilisi to Istanbul runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
