Damascus to Rustavi flights
Rustavi lies 1,177 km (731 mi) north-east of Damascus, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Damascus | Rustavi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Georgia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 128,249 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | TBS, 12 km out |
Clocks in Rustavi are 1 h ahead of Damascus right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands 3 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rustavi
Crossing from Syria into Georgia: money changes from the Pound to the Lari (GEL); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +995; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Damascus
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY, 82 km).
Arriving in Rustavi
Rustavi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi International Airport | TBS | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,624 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rustavi from Damascus?
1,177 km (731 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Rustavi by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and Rustavi?
Rustavi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tbilisi against Asia/Damascus).
Which airports are used for Damascus to Rustavi flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS).
What currency do I need in Rustavi?
The Lari (GEL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.