Kutaisi Airport to Batumi Airport 2026: Transfer, Taxi Price & Distance
Updated August 2026 · ~120–125 km · ~2h–2h15 · budget-flight airport connection
| Option | Cost (pay driver) | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (KUT → Batumi) | ~200–220 GEL, fixed per car | ~2h–2h15 | Families, groups, night flights, luggage |
| Airport shuttle bus (Georgian Bus) | ~25–40 GEL per seat | ~2.5–3h | Solo/pairs, budget, daytime |
| Taxi | ~250–320 GEL (negotiated) | ~2h–2h15 | Last-minute, no pre-booking |
Kutaisi Airport to Batumi: the budget-flight connection
Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), near Kopitnari, is Georgia’s low-cost gateway — the base for Wizz Air and Ryanair routes from across Europe — and for a huge share of arrivals the real destination is the Black Sea and Batumi, roughly two hours south-west down the coast. Because KUT sits west of Kutaisi city, it is actually a little closer to Batumi than the city itself, so the transfer is a straightforward coastal run rather than a mountain haul. Whether you are heading to a Batumi beach hotel, connecting to a flight out of Batumi International Airport (BUS), or just starting an Adjara holiday, this is one of the most-travelled corridors in western Georgia, and there are three sensible ways to cover it.
How far is Batumi Airport from Kutaisi Airport?
The drive is about 120–125 km and takes roughly 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes, following the improved Black Sea highway south-west through Samtredia and along the coast past Kobuleti to Batumi and its airport on the southern edge of the city. It is a flat, fast route by Georgian standards, with the main slow points being summer holiday traffic around Kobuleti and Batumi itself. For the reverse direction, see our Batumi Airport to Kutaisi Airport guide; if your destination is Batumi city centre rather than the airport, the near-identical Kutaisi Airport to Batumi guide covers it.
Option 1: Fixed-price private transfer
For a family, a group, or any budget flight that lands late, a private transfer is the smoothest option. The driver meets you in the KUT arrivals hall with a name sign, tracks your flight in case the low-cost schedule slips, helps with luggage and drives straight to your Batumi hotel or the BUS terminal — no waiting for a shuttle departure and no changing vehicles. Expect about 200–220 GEL per car in 2026, fixed when you book and identical whether you land at noon or 2 a.m. Divided among three or four passengers it is competitive with buying separate shuttle seats, and it is far more comfortable after a long flight with bags.
Check your date — Kutaisi Airport to BatumiOption 2: Airport shuttle bus
Georgian Bus and similar operators run shuttle coaches from Kutaisi Airport to Batumi that are timed to the main flight arrivals, for roughly 25–40 GEL per seat. It is the best-value choice for solo travellers and couples travelling light in daylight, and you buy online or at the desk in arrivals. The trade-offs are the timetable and the drop-off: the bus leaves when it leaves (which can mean a wait after a delayed flight), takes a little longer with stops, and sets you down at a central Batumi point rather than your hotel door or the BUS terminal, so you may need a short onward taxi.
Option 3: Taxi at the airport
Airport taxis are available in the KUT forecourt without booking, but for the 120 km run to Batumi they are usually the most expensive and least predictable option — fares are negotiated rather than metered and often land around 250–320 GEL, sometimes more late at night when you have least leverage. If you have not pre-arranged anything and the shuttle has gone, a taxi will get you there; but for a fixed price known in advance, a booked transfer is both cheaper and calmer.
Batumi city or Batumi Airport — where are you really going?
It is worth being clear about your endpoint when you book. Many travellers say “Batumi Airport” but actually want a beach hotel in the city, Kobuleti or the southern resorts — in which case set your real hotel as the destination and skip the airport entirely. Others genuinely need BUS terminal for an onward flight. A private transfer handles either without changing the price much, since the airport sits just south of the city. If you are staying up the coast, our Kutaisi Airport to Kobuleti guide and Batumi Airport transfers guide cover the nearby options.
How booking works with OrbiTrip
Open the Kutaisi Airport → Batumi search, set Kutaisi Airport as pickup and Batumi Airport (or your hotel) as destination, then choose your date, time and vehicle. The fixed price you see is the price you pay — no meter, no night surcharge and no online card checkout. OrbiTrip is a free platform that connects you with a licensed local driver; you settle the agreed fare directly with them, and after confirmation you get the driver’s contact to arrange the exact meeting point in the KUT arrivals hall. For all routes off this airport, see our Kutaisi Airport transfers guide.
FAQ: Kutaisi Airport to Batumi Airport
How far is Batumi Airport from Kutaisi Airport and how long is the transfer?
Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) is about 120 to 125 km from Batumi International Airport (BUS), a 2 hour to 2 hour 15 minute drive along the Black Sea highway through Samtredia and Kobuleti. Because KUT lies west of Kutaisi city, it is slightly closer to Batumi than the city itself.
How much does a Kutaisi Airport to Batumi transfer or taxi cost in 2026?
A fixed-price private transfer is about 200 to 220 GEL per car, paid directly to the driver and the same at any hour. A Georgian Bus airport shuttle is cheaper at roughly 25 to 40 GEL per seat but runs to a timetable. An unbooked airport taxi is usually 250 to 320 GEL by negotiation. OrbiTrip takes no commission.
Is there a shuttle bus from Kutaisi Airport to Batumi?
Yes. Georgian Bus and similar operators run shuttle coaches from Kutaisi Airport to Batumi timed to the main flight arrivals, for about 25 to 40 GEL per seat, taking roughly 2.5 to 3 hours. They drop you at a central point in Batumi rather than at your hotel or the airport terminal, so you may need a short onward ride.
Should I fly into Kutaisi or Batumi for a Batumi beach holiday?
Kutaisi (KUT) usually has the cheapest low-cost flights from Europe but is a 2 hour transfer from Batumi, while Batumi (BUS) lands you minutes from the beach but often costs more to reach by air. Many travellers fly into Kutaisi to save on the ticket and take a private transfer or shuttle down to the coast.
Can the driver meet a delayed budget flight at Kutaisi?
Yes. With a pre-booked transfer you give your flight number and the driver tracks the arrival, so if your Wizz Air or Ryanair flight is delayed the driver simply waits and meets you with a name sign. That reliability is the main reason groups and families pre-book rather than rely on the last shuttle.
Do I want Batumi Airport or Batumi city centre as my destination?
Decide before you book. If you are going to a beach hotel, set that hotel (or Kobuleti) as the destination rather than the airport. Only choose Batumi Airport (BUS) if you have an onward flight. The airport sits just south of the city, so a private transfer covers either for a similar price.
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