Book flights from Tbilisi to Baku with Qatar Airways
The superior amenities and comforts available on flights from Tbilisi to Baku with Qatar Airways are designed to make your journey as comfortable and pleasant as possible. A range of world-class services, including spacious seating and award-winning cuisine, come together to provide you with a memorable journey to the Azerbaijani capital.
Baku is the main commercial and economic hub for the country and has a lovely location on the Caspian Sea, with the coastline stretching away in both directions. The medieval city is at the heart of modern Baku and is a major tourist attraction. It is dominated by the vast 15th century palace of the Shirvanshah royal dynasty, and the nearby Maiden Tower is a city icon. Fountains Square is popular with visitors, and the Bulvar district is full of independent cafés, fairground amusements and decorative fountains. Baku’s skyline is distinguished by the three Flame Towers, huge skyscrapers which light up the night sky.
Flying from Tbilisi
Just 17 kilometres from the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi International Airport, the country’s main arrival and departure point for business and leisure air travellers.
This modern airport is expanding rapidly to meet the demands of rising passenger numbers. Passengers flying from Tbilisi with Qatar Airways will find it to be a welcoming and well-run airport, where attentive and professional staff do everything they can to make the start of your journey a pleasant one.
Transportation and parking
Public transport to and from the airport is excellent and very efficient. The train station connects Tbilisi directly to the airport with a journey time of around 15 minutes. Buses run 24/7 and Route 37 provides a direct link from the city centre to the airport.
Shuttle services are also provided by many of the larger hotels, and taxis offer a fast and efficient way of getting to the airport, especially if you have a large amount of luggage. If you are driving, there are both indoor and outdoor car parks, offering short and long-term parking for around 500 vehicles.
At the airport
Passengers flying from Tbilisi with Qatar Airways depart from the main terminal’s Departure hall. Check-in desks and security checks are efficient and quick, and you should allow approximately an two hours before your flight is due to board to go through the process.
During peak times, the check-in desks can get busy, so if you are travelling at weekends and around national holidays then allow a little extra time to complete check-in well in advance of your boarding time.
Facilities and amenities
The airport features several commercial outlets for passengers, including a number of Duty Free outlets selling luxury goods.
Food and beverages are served throughout the airport, with cafés, restaurants and fast food venues providing a diverse selection of both traditional Georgian and international cuisine.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, and there is a large exclusive lounge offering private waiting areas, a personal porter, and some business services for VIP travellers.
Arriving in Zurich
A glorious mountain backdrop and the shores of Lake Zurich right on the doorstep – the capital of Switzerland is one of the prettiest destinations in Europe, filled with charm and natural beauty that is complemented by the well-preserved medieval city.
But alongside this is a centre focused on commerce, finance and innovation, making this one of the most modern and forward-looking cities in the world.
Book a flight to Zurich with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover a city where old and new sit comfortably side by side, and there are surprises down every beautifully cobbled, medieval alleyway.
And if you tire of city life then you are just a few miles from some of the finest hiking, skiing and trekking country in Europe, making it an all-year destination that’s perfect for city breaks and adventure holidays.
Tourist attractions
Most of the popular tourist attractions are clustered around the Old Town and the riverfront and lakeshore. The lake itself is one of the biggest attractions in the city, and the Lakeside Promenade is incredibly popular, especially in the summer.
Starting from Bellevue, the boardwalk goes for about 3km along the lake towards Tiefenbrunnen, making it a relaxing and tranquil walk for all ages.
Switzerland is famous for its premium quality watches, and you can find out all about this unique industry at the Bayer Museum.
This museum has exhibitions of watches dating back hundreds of years, with some of the rarest and most beautiful examples of the watchmaker’s craft on display.
Zurich is filled with fine art galleries and museums, and one of the best is the Kunsthaus, which has dedicated exhibitions to Swiss artists including the modern sculptor Giacometti, and surrealist 18th Century painter Fuseli.
At the Rietberg Museum you’ll be able to see one of Europe’s best collections of Asian art, and if you need a good cup of coffee after all that exploring then head to the Jacob Coffee Museum, which charts the evolution of coffee and the European passion for the drink.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Zurich with Qatar Airways land at Zurich Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to Zurich please check the visa and passport requirements.