How to Get from Tbilisi Airport to Gudauri

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is the main gateway to Gudauri, Georgia's largest and highest ski resort. The resort sits about 120 km north of the airport along the Georgian Military Highway, a journey of roughly two hours — and the way you cover it makes a real difference in winter.

How far is Gudauri from Tbilisi Airport?

Gudauri is around 120 km from Tbilisi Airport, about a 2-hour drive in good conditions along the scenic Georgian Military Highway. In winter, snow and ice on the climb to the Jvari (Cross) Pass can add time, so allow a buffer and travel with an experienced driver.

Ways to travel from Tbilisi to Gudauri

Private transfer (most convenient)

A private transfer takes you door-to-door from the terminal to your hotel in Gudauri with no changes. Your driver tracks your flight, meets you on arrival, and knows the mountain highway in every season — with winter tyres when needed. For families, groups and skiers with equipment it's the most comfortable option, and often the best value per person.

Shared shuttle

Seasonal shared shuttles are cheaper per seat but run to fixed schedules and may wait to fill or stop at several hotels, stretching the journey beyond two hours.

Marshrutka and taxi

Marshrutka minibuses to Gudauri leave from Tbilisi's Didube station — cheap, but you first have to get into the city from the airport, and space for ski gear is limited. Taxis are available but fares should be agreed in advance, and not all drivers are equipped for winter mountain roads.

Which option should you choose?

If you're arriving with luggage or ski equipment, travelling as a group, or landing late, a private transfer is the safest and most comfortable choice for the Georgian Military Highway. Budget solo travellers may prefer the marshrutka. Either way, book ahead during the December–March ski season.