Many travellers from Europe arrive in Georgia through Kutaisi International Airport, a base for Wizz Air with flights from many European cities. The airport is about 14 km west of Kutaisi, beside the main road towards Batumi, and a long way from Tbilisi. Here is how to get from Kutaisi Airport to where you are staying, without buses or haggling.
Prices
- Tbilisi to Kutaisi or Kutaisi Airport: from $123 for the whole vehicle.
- Pickup at Kutaisi Airport to Kutaisi city, Batumi or Tbilisi: send us your flight and destination and we will quote a fixed price before you book.
All prices are per vehicle, not per person, and include the driver and fuel. Extra stops or a bigger vehicle are quoted in advance and never added afterwards.
How long the drive is
The drive between Tbilisi and Kutaisi takes about 3.5 hours. Kutaisi city is only a short ride from the airport.
How the pickup works
- Send us your flight number, date, number of people and destination on WhatsApp.
- We confirm the price before you book.
- We track your flight, so a delay is never a problem.
- Your driver waits at arrivals with your name and helps with the bags.
- You pay the driver on arrival, in cash (GEL, USD or EUR), by bank transfer or through a secure payment link.
Turn the transfer into a trip
Driving from Kutaisi to Tbilisi anyway? You can stop on the way at Borjomi, Martvili Canyon or Prometheus Cave. Tell us what you want to see and we will price the day for you.
Before you fly
Citizens of the EU and the UK can visit Georgia without a visa. Since 1 January 2026, all visitors must have travel health insurance for their whole stay, with at least 30,000 GEL of cover, in English or Georgian. Check the current entry rules before you travel.
Landing in Tbilisi instead? Read our Tbilisi Airport guide. Heading to the coast? See Tbilisi to Batumi.
Quick answers
How do I get from Kutaisi Airport to Tbilisi?
The easiest way is a private transfer: your driver meets you at arrivals and drives you straight to your hotel, about 3.5 hours. With GeoVan we quote a fixed price per vehicle before you book, and you pay on arrival.
How far is Kutaisi Airport from Kutaisi city?
About 14 km west of the city.
How much does a transfer between Tbilisi and Kutaisi cost?
From $123 for the whole vehicle, including the driver and fuel. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
What if my Wizz Air flight is late?
Send us your flight number when you book. We track the flight, so your driver is there when you land.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Georgia?
Yes. Since 1 January 2026, visitors need travel health insurance covering their whole stay, with at least 30,000 GEL of cover.
Tell us your dates and we will send you a price on WhatsApp, usually in under 10 minutes. No prepayment — you pay your driver on arrival.
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Photo credits: 2014 Kutaisi, Katedra Bagrati (25) — Marcin Konsek (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under their free licenses.