The square and car park in front of Kutaisi International Airport, with the control tower beside the terminal

David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport · KUT

Kutaisi airport transfer to Tbilisi and Batumi

A private car from Kutaisi airport to your hotel or apartment in Tbilisi or Batumi, booked for your flight. Many low-cost flights into Georgia land at Kutaisi, and both cities are a long drive from the terminal.

  • AirportKutaisi International (KUT)
  • ToTbilisi or Batumi, door to door
  • Free waiting1 hour after landing
  • PricedPer vehicle, not per person

Kutaisi airport transfer prices

One-way price for the whole vehicle, from the airport to your address. Transfers to Kutaisi airport for your flight home are quoted on request.

Sedan
1–3 pax
Van
4–6 pax
Sprinter
7–18 pax
Kutaisi airport → Tbilisi450 GEL550 GEL600 GEL
Kutaisi airport → Batumi400 GEL450 GEL500 GEL

Kutaisi airport to Tbilisi

Tbilisi is roughly 250 kilometres east of the airport, about three to four hours by car depending on traffic and the stops you make. The highway runs east across the country and over the Rikoti Pass, then on to the capital.

The driver takes you to your hotel or apartment in Tbilisi. If you are flying out of Tbilisi later in your trip, the Tbilisi airport transfer covers the last leg.

Kutaisi airport to Batumi

Batumi is about 130 to 150 kilometres to the south-west, around two to two and a half hours by car. The road crosses the lowlands of western Georgia to the Black Sea and follows the coast past Kobuleti into the city.

Many visitors to Batumi stay in apartment towers with similar names, so send the building name and a map pin. For days out once you are there, see Batumi tours.

Kutaisi airport to Tbilisi or Batumi: car, bus or taxi

Kutaisi airport is outside the city, near the village of Kopitnari, and most arriving passengers travel straight on to Tbilisi or Batumi. These are the three usual ways to do it.

OptionWhat it is likeBest for
Private transferThe car is booked for your flight and the driver waits at arrivals with your name. The first hour of waiting is free. Door to door, with the price per vehicle agreed before you travel.Families, groups, late arrivals and anyone with luggage
Airport busGeorgian Bus runs shuttles from the airport to Tbilisi and Batumi that leave after flights land. Tickets are sold online at georgianbus.com and at the counter after customs. The bus stops at set points in the city, not at your door.Solo travellers on a budget with light bags
Taxi at the terminalTaxis wait outside the terminal. For a trip this long, the fare is agreed with the driver on the spot.Travellers happy to arrange a car on arrival

Bus times change with the flight schedule, so check them before you travel. A private car is the option that does not depend on when your flight lands or how much you carry.

Meeting your driver

Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name. If anything changes on the day, message us on WhatsApp.

Delays and waiting time

We follow your flight number, so the pickup moves with a delayed flight. The first hour of waiting after landing is free; longer waits are agreed with you on WhatsApp.

What we need to book

  • Flight number and scheduled landing time
  • Lead passenger name, as it should appear on any sign
  • Number of passengers, large suitcases and any oversized items
  • Hotel or apartment address, ideally with a map pin
  • Child seats needed, with the age or weight of each child

Stops on the way

The airport is about 14 kilometres from Kutaisi. A stop in the city, at Bagrati Cathedral or at Gelati Monastery, can be added on the way to Tbilisi or Batumi; it is priced on request.

Vehicles

A car for your group size

Every booking is a private vehicle for your group. Tell us how many people are travelling and what luggage you carry, and we match the vehicle to it.

Sedan

1–3 passengers. For couples and small groups.

Van

4–6 passengers. For families and small groups.

Sprinter

7–18 passengers. For larger groups.

Mention anything bulky, such as skis, a bike box or a pushchair, so there is room for it. Child seats are available on request.

Kutaisi airport transfer questions

How far is Kutaisi airport from Tbilisi?

Roughly 250 kilometres by road, about three to four hours by car.

How far is Kutaisi airport from Batumi?

About 130 to 150 kilometres, around two to two and a half hours by car.

Is there a bus from Kutaisi airport?

Yes. Georgian Bus runs shuttles to Tbilisi and Batumi after flights land. A private car is easier for late arrivals, families, groups and anyone who wants to be dropped at their door.

Is Kutaisi airport the same as Kopitnari?

Yes. David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport is at Kopitnari, outside Kutaisi, and you may see either name on your ticket.

Can you take us to Kutaisi airport for our flight home?

Yes. Message us with your flight time and pickup address, and we will quote it and suggest a pickup time.

What if my flight lands late at night?

Send your landing time on WhatsApp and we will confirm the pickup.

Plan your trip

Tell us where you are going

Send your date, pickup point and group size on WhatsApp. We reply with a price for your vehicle. Asking does not commit you to anything.