How to Get from Kutaisi Airport (KUT) to Tbilisi — All Options Compared
Kutaisi International Airport is Georgia’s main low-cost hub, but it sits about 240 km west of Tbilisi. Here is an honest comparison of every way to reach the capital after landing.
Your options at a glance
| Option | Time | Comfort | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | ~3.5 h door-to-door | High — meet & greet, direct to your address | Families, groups, night arrivals |
| Georgian Bus / shuttle | 4.5–5.5 h total | Medium — fixed schedule, drops at Station Square | Solo budget travellers |
| Train (from Kutaisi city) | 5–6 h incl. airport-city leg | Medium | Rail fans, no luggage stress |
| Street taxi | ~3.5 h | Unpredictable price and car quality | Not recommended at night |
Why travellers choose a private transfer
- The driver tracks your flight and waits with a name sign — even if you are delayed.
- Fixed price agreed before booking, paid directly to the driver. No prepayment online.
- Door-to-door: from arrivals straight to your hotel or Airbnb anywhere in Tbilisi.
- Child seats and bigger vehicles for groups available on request.
See drivers & fixed prices: Kutaisi Airport → Tbilisi
Arriving late at night?
Most low-cost flights land at KUT after midnight, when buses are infrequent and the train has long gone. A pre-booked transfer is the only option that guarantees a car waiting for you regardless of delays.
Related routes
- Kutaisi Airport → Batumi transfer
- Tbilisi → Kutaisi Airport transfer
- Kutaisi city → Tbilisi transfer
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