Tbilisi to Mestia — distance and how to get there
Mestia is about 450 km from Tbilisi by road (225 km in a straight line) — ≈8–9 h by car. Minibuses leave from Navtlugi (Samgori).
- By road
- ≈450 km
- By car
- ≈8–9 h
- Straight line
- ≈225 km
- Minibus
- ≈50–60 ₾
By car
450 km, ≈8–9 h in normal traffic and good weather.
Route on the mapBy minibus
Leaves from Navtlugi (Samgori). Fare ≈50–60 ₾.
Departure times and fares change — check at the station.
By air
Mestia airport (UGMS) — flights depend on the weather.
In Mestia
FAQ
How far is Mestia from Tbilisi?
About 450 km by road and ≈225 km in a straight line. The distance back from Mestia to Tbilisi is the same.
How long is the drive from Tbilisi to Mestia?
≈8–9 h in normal traffic and good weather.
Where does the minibus from Tbilisi to Mestia leave from?
From Navtlugi (Samgori); the fare is ≈50–60 ₾. Departure times and fares change — check at the station.
More trips from Tbilisi
Distances and times are approximate: highway kilometres, normal traffic and good weather. Train and minibus fares: transport guides, 2026-10-07; timetables change. Straight-line distance is computed from coordinates.