Kutaisi International Airport serves Georgia's third-largest city, about 14 km from the city center, and is the country's second-busiest airport thanks to strong low-cost carrier traffic.
Kutaisi is often used as an economical entry point for visiting both Tbilisi and Batumi, both reachable in a few hours.
How to get to Kutaisi International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KUT
Parking near Kutaisi International Airport
Adjacent to the terminal stands a multi-level parking garage.
Rates do not deviate from those typical for the region.
How to get to Kutaisi from KUT
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Kutaisi International Airport
Rental company counters are located in the arrivals area.
Required documents are license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Kutaisi International Airport
Kutaisi city centre
The airport shuttle bus takes 30-45 minutes and costs 5 lari, running every two hours around the clock; the taxi covers the 23 km in about 30 minutes.
Best for: For anyone who wants to be within walking distance of the Rioni river, Bagrati Cathedral and the Green Market, accepting a 30-45 minute transfer from the airport.
- The old town, the Green Market and the White Bridge over the Rioni are within walking distance of the hotels
- Unlike the terminal area, here there is a real choice of restaurants and cafés open in the evening
- The shuttle bus runs only every two hours: anyone with an off-schedule flight has to rely on a taxi
- No hotel near the terminal: even for a short stopover, 30-45 minutes are lost each way regardless
Recommended hotels
- Best Western Kutaisi City Center A stone's throw from the White Bridge over the Rioni river, which leads straight to the old town; rooftop panoramic terrace and breakfast included in the Best Western standard. View availability
- Four Seasons Riverside A local 4-star hotel (no connection to the international luxury chain of the same name), about 1.6 km from Bagrati Cathedral and close to the Rioni river; a recurring choice among couples for its quiet atmosphere. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modern with strong traffic from European low-cost carriers.
To avoid delays, it's best to arrive 2 to 2.5 hours before international flights.
Map of Kutaisi International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it worth flying into Kutaisi to visit Tbilisi?
Yes, thanks to often cheaper low-cost flights: direct buses (Georgian Bus, 20-25 GEL, 3.5-4 hours) and trains to Tbilisi depart from Kutaisi.
Q. Is there a railway station at the airport?
Yes, a station is located right at the airport, with a free shuttle from the terminal, served by trains connecting Georgia east-west, including those to Tbilisi and Batumi.
Q. Where can you buy a Georgian SIM card right after landing in Kutaisi?
Magticom and Geocell counters are located in the small terminal's arrivals area: activating one immediately is especially worthwhile for those who, arriving on a low-cost flight, continue independently toward Tbilisi or Batumi without an organized transfer.
Q. Is Kutaisi closer to Batumi or Tbilisi?
To Batumi: the bus journey takes about 2 hours, compared to 3.5-4 hours to Tbilisi.
Flight board
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