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Telavi, Georgia

Telavi is the main city and administrative center of the eastern Georgian province of Kakheti. As of the 2024 census, its population was 16,800.

Type CityPopulation 16,800

Why go

  • City in Kakheti, Georgia.
  • Served by Balakan Airport.

History

Telavi is the main city and administrative center of the eastern Georgian province of Kakheti. As of the 2024 census, its population was 16,800. The city is located on the foothills of the Tsiv-Gombori Range at 500โ€“800ย m (1,600โ€“2,600ย ft) above sea level.

Restaurants & places to go

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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food ยท Features: takeaway, delivery ยท dd.ge
Indoor
Amphora
Restaurant ยท Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 ยท hotelqvevrebi.ge
Indoor

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Airports

Telavi Kurdgelauri Airport 5 km to the centre
Telavi, KA, GE
Outdoor
Lagodekhi Airfield 64 km to the centre
KA, GE
Outdoor
Balakan Airport 76 km to the centre
Balakan, BAL, AZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Telavi, Georgia
Telavi, Georgia
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons ยท See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May โ€“ September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather โ€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Balakan Airport; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Telavi, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.