OPERATIONAL BRIEF: TBILISI
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
A pint of local beer in Tbilisi is approx. 2–10 GEL ($0.75–$3.70 USD). Soft drinks at the stadium are around 1–2 GEL. Payment is mostly cash-based at kiosks.
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OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Dinamo Arena
GETTING TO THE GROUND
For Dinamo Arena, take Metro Line 1 to 'Station Square'. For Mikheil Meskhi, use buses 307/351 or Metro Line 2 to 'Delisi' (8 min walk).
Warning: Tbilisi traffic can be severe. The Metro is the most reliable way to reach Dinamo Arena, as it is located right by the central rail hub.
Dinamo Arena: Away fans in blocks 3-4 (South-West corner). Mikheil Meskhi: Usually specific blocks in the West stand. Both feature vibrant, loud atmospheres.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
- Political banners
- Bottles/Cans
CRITICAL
Tickets are often checked against ID for international matches. Security checkpoints include metal detectors and bag searches. Keep valuables secure.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes lead to Station Square Metro (Dinamo) or Chavchavadze Avenue for buses (Meskhi).
Exit via the main tunnels directly to the exterior stadium plaza (Dinamo) or toward Soliko Khabeishvili St (Meskhi).
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Tbilisi International (TBS)
Transfer
Approx. 25-40 mins by taxi (Bolt app is recommended) or Bus 337 (1 GEL). Taxi fare is usually 25-35 GEL.
Tip
Bolt is much more reliable and fairly priced than hailing independent taxis at the airport.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Old Tbilisi (Dzveli Tbilisi) is the heart of the city, famous for its wooden balconies, sulfur baths, and wine bars. Shardeni Street is the primary tourist hub.
RECOMMENDED
Old Tbilisi / Shardeni Street offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Freedom Square (Liberty Square)
The symbolic center of Tbilisi. It is where Metro Line 1 begins its run to the stadium and is a major assembly point for visiting groups.
POLICE PROFILE
PRESENT
Patrol police are highly visible in the city center. While generally helpful, avoid local political demonstrations which can lead to rapid security deployments.