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How to Travel to the Republic of Georgia

Visitors to Georgia are attracted by the majesty of the Caucasus mountains and the semi-tropical Black Sea coast. Tbilisi, Georgia's capital and largest city, is the main gateway to the country. Several international airlines operate flights to Tbilisi International Airport. As of May 2011, there are no direct flights between the United States and Georgia. For the most convenient connections and shortest travel times, U.S. visitors can travel to Georgia via cities in Europe and Turkey.

Instructions

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      Verify that you meet the entry and visa requirements to visit Georgia. All foreign citizens to Georgia require a passport to enter the country. A visa is not required for most travelers, including citizens of countries within the European Union, Canada and the United States who are visiting for 360 days or less. Travelers should visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia for more information about visa and entry requirements.

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      Fly to Tbilisi via Europe. British Midland International and its Star Alliance partners provide flights from the United States to London's Heathrow Airport, where passengers can travel on BMI to Tbilisi. Lufthansa connects with Tbilisi via Munich, where U.S. travelers can fly from San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Miami, Chicago and Charlotte. Austrian Airlines also offers connecting flights from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Tbilisi via Vienna. Aerosvit operates flights between JFK Airport and Tbilisi via Kiev. LOT Polish Airlines offers flights from JFK Airport and Newark to Tbilisi via Warsaw.

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      Fly to Tbilisi via Turkey. Turkish Airlines provides direct flights from Los Angeles, New York City, Washington and Chicago to Istanbul. Connecting flights to Tbilisi are then possible from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines.

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      Travel to downtown Tbilisi by bus or train. Tbilisi Municipality operates bus route 37 to and from Tbilisi International Airport between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 .p.m. Trains operated by Georgian Railway connect the airport and Tbilisi Central Station. Visitors can travel on to cities throughout the country as well as Baku, Azerbaijan. Taxis and car rentals are also available at the airport.

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