Six steps to the right flight
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Wait until your treatment days are confirmed
Book your flight only after the clinic has confirmed your treatment plan and your first treatment day. You will get the confirmation from us in writing. If you can, arrive the day before, so that you can rest before your first visit.
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Allow some spare time for the return
Fitting crowns and dentures may need an extra visit. Book your return one or two days after your last treatment day, or choose a ticket where you can change the return date.
After surgery: after some procedures, such as a sinus lift, you must wait before flying. The clinic will tell you about any flying restrictions in your treatment plan – check them before you book your return flight. -
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Choose your destination airport: almost always Tbilisi (TBS)
The clinics and hotels are in Tbilisi, so Tbilisi airport (TBS) is the natural choice. (Airports have three-letter codes, such as TBS, which airlines and booking sites use.) Some low-cost airlines fly to Kutaisi airport (KUT), but it is about 3.5–4 hours from Kutaisi to Tbilisi. Choose Kutaisi only if the saving is clear and you feel up to the transfer. Compare the airports, with photos, further down.
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Search for flights on a flight search site
From Dublin there are usually one-stop connections to Tbilisi, for example via Istanbul; from London there are also direct flights (see the routes below). You can see prices and travel times in the search below. It opens ready-filled searches on trusted sites.
- Prefer connections that give you at least 1.5 hours between flights.
- Prefer the whole journey on one ticket: if your first flight is late, the airline is responsible for your onward flight.
- If you can, avoid flights that arrive at night – it is good to arrive rested for your first treatment day.
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Think about luggage
For a treatment trip, hand luggage is usually enough, which makes the ticket cheaper. Always keep your medicines, treatment instructions and any dentures in your hand luggage. If your trip includes a holiday or you need winter clothes, choose a ticket that includes a checked bag – adding one later is often more expensive.
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Insurance and travel documents
- From 1 January 2026, Georgia requires all travellers to have valid health and accident insurance for the whole stay, with cover of at least 30,000 GEL (Georgian lari). Ask your insurer for an insurance certificate in English, or buy a low-cost Georgian tourist insurance policy online – see the guide.
- Check whether your travel insurance covers a treatment trip. Many travel insurance policies do not pay for complications from planned treatment. Ask your insurer before you travel.
- Citizens of EU countries and Norway can usually travel to Georgia without a visa and stay for up to a year. An EU citizen can also travel with an identity card. Before you travel, check the latest information in the Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice for Georgia.
Which airport?
The first option to compare when your treatment is in Tbilisi. The transfer to the city’s clinics and hotels is usually shorter than from Kutaisi or Batumi.
May offer a cheaper flight. Include the transfer to Tbilisi, its cost and duration, and confirm the driving time and schedule with the transport provider.
Suits trips to the Black Sea coast in particular. For dental treatment in Tbilisi, allow for the long onward journey.
Routes from Dublin and London
Route information checked on 25 October 2026. Operating days, fares and connections can change, so confirm the timetable and final price for your own travel dates before paying.
Dublin to Tbilisi
- Dublin (DUB) → Istanbul (IST) → Tbilisi (TBS): Turkish Airlines sells Dublin–Tbilisi journeys with a connection in Istanbul (Turkish Airlines – Dublin to Tbilisi). Search Dublin to Tbilisi as one journey and confirm that all flights are on one ticket.
- Compare the outbound and return connection times carefully. Check whether the itinerary includes overnight travel or an overnight stop, and include any extra accommodation in the total cost.
- You may also search Dublin–Tbilisi via London Heathrow or other hubs. Avoid changing London airports during a connection unless you have deliberately planned the ground journey and allowed enough time.
London to Tbilisi
- London Heathrow (LHR) → Tbilisi (TBS): British Airways offers a direct route from Heathrow to Tbilisi. Its destination page gives an approximate flight time of 5 hours 5 minutes (British Airways – Tbilisi).
- London Luton (LTN) → Tbilisi (TBS): easyJet flies London Luton–Tbilisi (easyJet – Luton to Tbilisi). Compare the full price including the baggage you need, seat selection and travel to Luton, and check operating dates in the booking calendar.
- Heathrow and Luton are different airports. Check the airport codes on every flight, include the cost and time of getting to the correct airport, and compare the return airport as well.
- If a direct flight does not fit your clinic dates, search London–Tbilisi with one stop and prefer connecting flights sold together on one ticket, with enough time for the connection.
Compare the complete cost: return fare + required baggage + travel to your departure airport + airport transfers in Georgia + any extra overnight stay. For London departures compare in GBP, for Dublin in EUR.
Booking directly with the airline makes it clearer who to contact about changes or cancellations.
Search for flights
Find flights to Tbilisi
The searches open on other companies’ websites. Prices and timetables come straight from them. SmileGeorgia does not receive commission and does not handle any flight payments.
How much do flights add to the total cost? See the price comparison Dental treatment in Estonia or Georgia.
Plan your trip with ChatGPT
ChatGPT can help you organise the options and compare total costs. Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT and replace the details in square brackets. Always verify any suggested flight and fare on the airline’s booking page.
Help me find suitable return flights for a dental treatment trip to Tbilisi, Georgia. Departure: [London — compare Heathrow LHR and Luton LTN / Dublin DUB] Outbound date or range: [date] Return date or range: [date] Baggage: [cabin baggage / checked baggage] Clinic appointment: [confirmed date and time] Preferred currency: [GBP / EUR] For London, compare direct British Airways flights from Heathrow and direct easyJet flights from Luton, where available on my dates. For Dublin, compare a Turkish Airlines connection via Istanbul and other suitable single-ticket connections. Compare the complete return-trip cost, including baggage, departure-airport transport, transfers in Tbilisi and any extra hotel night. Show total journey time, local arrival dates and times, connection times and change or cancellation conditions. Flag overnight travel, separate tickets and any airport change. Do not invent availability or prices. Distinguish verified fares from estimates and provide booking links. The treating clinic must confirm when return travel after treatment is medically appropriate. Recommend three suitable options and explain their advantages and disadvantages.
Checklist before you pay
Complete these checks before paying, then review the booking confirmation.
- My treatment appointment is confirmed. I know when I need to be in Tbilisi and have agreed the treatment dates with the clinic.
- My return date fits the treatment plan. The treating clinic has confirmed when I can travel home and how any follow-up appointments should be scheduled.
- I have compared the complete return-trip cost. My comparison includes flights, baggage, travel to the departure airport, transfers in Tbilisi and any extra overnight stay.
- I have checked the departure and return airports. I have checked LHR, LTN or DUB on each flight and know how I will get to and from the correct airport.
- My baggage allowance meets my needs. I have checked cabin and checked baggage allowances, size and weight limits, and any additional charges.
- I understand my connections and ticket conditions. I know whether the flights are on one ticket. For separate tickets, I have checked baggage collection, check-in and the consequences of missing the next flight.
- My arrival and transfers fit the clinic schedule. I have checked local arrival dates and times, connections and any overnight travel, and allowed time for the airport transfer and rest before my appointment.
- My booking details and conditions are correct. My name matches my passport. Dates, airports and times are correct. I have read the change and cancellation conditions.
- I have saved and shared the confirmed flight details. I have saved my booking reference and sent the flight details to SmileGeorgia for transport and treatment planning.
Once your flight is booked
Send us your flight details: flight numbers and arrival and departure times. We will add them to your treatment schedule and check that everything fits together, from your arrival to your journey home.
Frequently asked questions
Why does SmileGeorgia not book flights for me?
When you book the flight yourself, you are a customer of the airline or the search site, and you have their customer protection. You can also compare prices freely and choose what suits you best. We help you choose, and we fit the flights around your treatment schedule.
What should I do if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
Contact the airline or the search site where you booked. Tell us your new arrival time straight away, and we will move your appointments with the clinic if needed.
Is it worth flying to Kutaisi?
Rarely. It is about 3.5–4 hours from Kutaisi to Tbilisi by bus or train, and the transfer adds cost and tiredness. Kutaisi is worth it only if the difference in flight prices is clear.
Can I fly straight after treatment?
After most crown, veneer and denture treatments you can fly as normal. After some surgical procedures you must wait before flying. The clinic will tell you about any flying restrictions in your treatment plan.
This information is a guide and is based on the situation in October 2026. Before you travel, check the entry and insurance requirements with the latest information from the authorities and your insurer.
