Published by Farooq Al-Mansoor (Caucasus and Eurasian Travel Desk Lead) on 2026-08-27
Complete 2026 travel budget for flying from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tbilisi (TBS), Georgia. Visa-free rules for UAE residents, Wizz Air airfare, Old Town boutique hotels, and daily expenses in GEL and AED.
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tbilisi (TBS) start from $95 (approx AED 349) round-trip in low season, rising to $280 in peak holiday periods.
Airlines serving this route include: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (Direct to Kutaisi & Tbilisi), Air Arabia (From Sharjah). Flight duration is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes (Direct).
$285 (AED 1,045)
Backpacker or frugal traveler staying in Sololaki hostels, eating Khachapuri, and using the Tbilisi metro.
$540 (AED 1,980)
Old Town 4-star hotel, traditional Georgian feast dinners with live polyphonic music, and a day trip to Kazbegi.
$1,420 (AED 5,210)
5-star stay at Stamba Hotel or Rooms Hotel Tbilisi, private Mercedes chauffeur, and private wine estate tours in Kakheti.
No. All valid UAE residency visa holders can enter Georgia visa-free for up to 90 days. Simply present your passport, valid Emirates ID / digital UAE visa, and return flight confirmation at immigration.
Food in Tbilisi is 60% to 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi. A hearty dinner for two with multiple appetizers, mains, and drinks in a quality traditional restaurant costs around 60 to 80 GEL (80 to 110 AED).