Kutaisi International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Kutaisi airport, the country's main low-cost hub, is about 23 km from the city centre: 30-45 minutes by taxi or the shuttle bus that leaves every two hours (5 lari). There is no real network of hotels in the terminal area, so anyone staying in Kutaisi almost always sleeps in the centre, near the Rioni river and Bagrati Cathedral.

Kutaisi city centre

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.

Pros

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

Cons

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 in this area

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.
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.

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