Tbilisi Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (40/100)
Is Tbilisi safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Tbilisi scores 40/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Georgia Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 13 Mar 2025); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Environmental quality (score 20)
Political instability (score 45)
September 27, 2026
Tbilisi, Georgia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 40 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is political instability at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is environmental quality at 20/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Georgia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Tbilisi currently sits at 40/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Tbilisi is political instability (45/100), and the lowest is environmental quality (20/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (55/100) and natural hazards (46/100).
A score of 40 is higher than the scores of 52% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Tbilisi, Georgia currently holds a baseline composite safety score of 40 out of 100, indicating moderate risk. Travelers should refer to the US State Department Level 1 advisory and the CDC Level 1 Global Dengue health notice for up-to-date guidance.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Political instability (score 45/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Transport safety (score 40/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Tbilisi
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Tbilisi
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Tbilisi for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 40/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 25/100 · Natural disaster 25/100), older travelers (Health 25/100 · Transport 40/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 40/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 30/100 · Political 45/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Tbilisi
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
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Tbilisi, Georgia
| Today's high / low | 25.7°C / 15°C | Wind now / max | 1.8 km/h / 7.6 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 92% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 7% chance |
| UV (max today) | 4.5 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:13 / 18:18 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:14 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 19.7 / 39.9 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 45 / 14 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:14 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Georgia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Tbilisi happened in May (3 of 7 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Georgia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Georgia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Tbilisi
The most weather-stable two-month window for Tbilisi is August–September, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 43 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; April is the wettest typical month at about 122 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 10, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Tbilisi
Tbilisi has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Unnamed hospital
- Hospital: Unnamed hospital
- Hospital: Aleksandre Aladashvili Clinic
- Hospital: American Hospital Tbilisi
- Hospital: George Eliava Institute of Bacteriophages, Microbiology and Virology
- Hospital: Medic Georgia
- Hospital: Medihelp
- Hospital: National Center for Rehabilitation-Adaptation
- Hospital: National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
- Hospital: ომის ვეტერანთა ჰოსიტალი
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Embassy: Embassy of Armenia
- Embassy: Embassy of Austria
- Embassy: Embassy of Israel
- Embassy: NATO Liaison Office in Georgia
- Embassy: Republic of Slovenia Consulate
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Aisi
- Pharmacy: Aversi
- Pharmacy: Pharmadepot
- Pharmacy: Pharmadepot
- Pharmacy: Pharmadepot
- Pharmacy: PharmHouse
- Pharmacy: PSP
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: 2nd Fire and Rescue Department
- Fire station: Fire station
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Georgia)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
All tourists entering Georgia are required to hold and present a valid health and accident travel insurance policy in either physical or electronic form, in Georgian or English.
Common scam patterns
- Rental Car Overcharging. Travelers have reported unauthorized and excessive charges applied to their credit cards by car rental agencies in Tbilisi. These unexpected fees can amount to thousands of local currency units without prior consent. Tip: Carefully review the terms and monitor your credit card statements closely when renting a vehicle.
Area notes
- Old Town. The historic centre of Tbilisi featuring popular sights, sulphur baths, and traditional balconies.
- Sololaki. A walkable neighborhood known for its historic courtyards and residential architecture.
- Rustaveli Avenue. A major thoroughfare in Tbilisi that has experienced ongoing protests and infrastructure disruptions.
- Old Town. A historic district featuring early Middle Ages architecture, balconies, tiled roofs, and major sights like Narikala Fortress.
- Rustaveli Avenue. An area featuring nightly protests outside parliament with ongoing disruptions and construction work.
- Old Town. A primary destination for visitors covering historic sites like Narikala Fortress.
- Rustaveli Avenue. Currently affected by infrastructure work with streets dug up until late November and nightly protests outside parliament.
- Rike Park. Location used for political rallies and public gatherings.
- Old Tbilisi. Stay in Old Tbilisi to easily walk to the baths and the Narikala cable car.
- Sololaki. Sololaki is a recommended neighborhood to stay in for walking access to local attractions.
- Old Tbilisi. A popular area to stay where visitors can walk to the baths and the Narikala cable car.
- Sololaki. A recommended neighborhood for staying and walking to local attractions.
- Old Tbilisi. Stay in Old Tbilisi to easily walk to the baths and the Narikala cable car.
- Sololaki. Sololaki is recommended as a place to stay to walk to local attractions.
- Old Tbilisi. A popular tourist zone where visitors can stay to walk to the baths and the Narikala cable car.
- Sololaki. A recommended neighborhood to stay in for walking access to local attractions and baths.
- Tbilisi. Protests and political demonstrations occur frequently in the capital, particularly since parliamentary elections, and can escalate with little warning.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Georgia for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Tbilisi
Is it safe to travel to Tbilisi Georgia now?
As of 11 October 2026, official advice for Georgia — US: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; UK: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; CA: Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 30 days. This page's live weather, alerts and news refresh throughout the day.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
Is Tbilisi safe to visit?
Tbilisi currently scores 40/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Georgia (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Tbilisi · Methodology
What is the travel advisory for Tbilisi?
Official advice for Georgia: US — Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; UK — FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; CA — Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories). Advice can differ by region, so read the full notice before you go.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 41 → 40 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Tbilisi's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Tbilisi
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Tbilisi, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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