Carriers and services on this route
Three carriers cover this route. DHL offers the fastest air service via Istanbul hub with strong delivery coverage across Tbilisi and major cities. FedEx connects through its Istanbul hub with reliable express service. Georgian Post (Geopost/Meama) is the national postal operator providing the widest last-mile coverage across Georgia including the Black Sea coastal towns of Batumi and Kobuleti.
Georgia is a country in the South Caucasus at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with a population of approximately 3.7 million. Tbilisi, the capital, is served by Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Georgia has one of the most open trade regimes in the world - it has signed free trade agreements with the EU, China, Turkey and multiple CIS states, and its import customs are among the simplest and least burdensome in the region. Spain and Georgia have growing economic ties, and around 8,000 Spanish citizens live in Georgia.
Delivery times in detail
Transit times are in business days from pickup in Spain to delivery in Georgia. Georgian customs declaration is required on all international shipments, but the process is fast and straightforward. Parcels connect via Istanbul (IST) to Tbilisi Airport (TBS). Express services reach Tbilisi in 6-8 days; Batumi in 7-9 days; economy services in 9-11 days.
How to pack your parcel for this route
Use double-wall boxes for this route: parcels transit via Istanbul hub. Wrap fragile items with 3 cm of bubble wrap. For deliveries to mountainous regions (Kazbegi, Svaneti), expect an additional day for last-mile.
Practical tips for this route
Two route-specific points. First, Georgia's import duty de minimis is 300 GEL (approximately 100 EUR). Shipments with declared value under 300 GEL enter duty-free with minimal customs processing. Above 300 GEL, Georgia applies 18% VAT and very low import duties (0% on most goods, 5% on some agricultural products, 12% on a limited list). Georgia has essentially eliminated import duties on industrial and consumer goods - making it one of the easiest countries to ship to commercially. Second, Georgian postal codes are 4 digits. Tbilisi uses 0100-0199 for central districts. Street addresses in Georgia often use both the Georgian script and a Latin transliteration - including both on the label reduces delivery delays, particularly for Georgian Post last-mile delivery outside Tbilisi.
For a complete list of prohibited and restricted items on this route, see the customs section below.