Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi Transfer and Taxi Prices
Private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi: 234 km, about 3 h 15 min on the road. Verified 2026 price - sedan from 340 GEL (~$131), minivan from 464 GEL (~$179) per car. Per car, not per person; you pay the driver directly - OrbiTrip takes no commission.
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As of 2026, a private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi starts from 340 GEL (~$131) for a sedan and from 464 GEL (~$179) for a minivan, per car.
Transfer price from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi — all car classes
| Car class | Passengers | Luggage | From (cheapest driver) | Typical (most bookings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–3 | 3 bags | 340 GEL (~$131) | ~489 GEL (~$188) |
| Minivan | 4–7 | 6–8 bags | 464 GEL (~$179) | ~587 GEL (~$226) |
| SUV / 4x4 | 1–4 | 4 bags | 410 GEL (~$158) | ~548 GEL (~$211) |
Prices are live quotes from OrbiTrip drivers as of 2026-10-21: per car, not per person; confirmed at booking, no commission or hidden fees added. Night pick-ups cost the same as daytime ones, and stops on the way are free. Why prices can differ: each driver sets their own tariff and we check prices every day; you see the exact fixed price before you book. Your driver is guaranteed to come: if a driver has a valid reason they cannot, we send another driver at the same price.
Drivers and cars available for Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Kutaisi
36 licensed local drivers work on OrbiTrip; below are cars from those closest to this route. The exact price of each driver for this date is shown on the booking page — no registration needed to compare them.
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · AC
★ 4.9 · 133 reviews
from 340 GEL (~$131) per car
up to 4 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · AC, Large Trunk, Leather Seats
New on OrbiTrip
from 472 GEL (~$182) per car
up to 7 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · Large Trunk, Leather Seats, Non-smoking
New on OrbiTrip
from 464 GEL (~$179) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English, Russian · WiFi, Child Seat, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 340 GEL (~$131) per car
up to 4 passengers · Georgian, English · AC, WiFi, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 472 GEL (~$182) per car
up to 3 passengers · Georgian, English · AC, WiFi, Large Trunk
New on OrbiTrip
from 340 GEL (~$131) per car
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Distance, travel time and road
| Distance | 234 km |
|---|---|
| Driving time | about 3 h 15 min (without long stops) |
| Road type | paved highway / main road |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-21 (live pricing engine) |
About the road from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi
Tbilisi Airport to Kutaisi is about 234 km and takes roughly 3 hours 15 minutes, almost entirely on the main east-west highway. You bypass the city, run west along the Mtkvari valley through Mtskheta, Gori and Khashuri, then cross the Rikoti range — the watershed between eastern and western Georgia, and the point where the landscape visibly changes from dry hills to humid green. Kutaisi is the old capital of Imereti, with Bagrati Cathedral above the river and Gelati monastery on the hillside outside town. Taking it straight from the airport is common for travellers flying into Tbilisi but starting their trip in the west.
Tips for this trip
This is the busiest freight corridor in the country, so travel time varies more than the distance suggests — allow a margin if you have a train or flight at the other end. Gori and Uplistsikhe sit directly on the route and are the natural stop; say so at booking so the driver plans it. Gelati and Motsameta are a few kilometres outside Kutaisi and need their own half hour each. Western Georgia is markedly wetter than Tbilisi, so pack a layer even if you left the capital in sunshine. Prometheus Cave is 20 minutes north if you want a second stop.
What is included in the transfer price
- Fixed per-car price agreed before the trip — no meter, no surge
- Door-to-door: pick-up at your address, hotel or terminal
- Flight tracking and free waiting if your flight is late
- Luggage in the trunk (see the class table above)
- Short photo / coffee stops on the way by agreement with the driver
- No prepayment — you pay the driver in cash (GEL, USD or EUR) after the ride
- Free cancellation at any time — no fee
- Child seat — ask when booking (subject to the driver)
- Long sightseeing detours — agree time and price with the driver
- Entrance tickets to sights along the way
How to get from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi: private transfer vs taxi, train and bus
| Option | Door-to-door | Price | Time | Luggage / group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (OrbiTrip) | yes | known in advance | about 3 h 15 min | yes — per car, group pays once |
| Taxi (street / app) | yes | metered or negotiated at pick-up | about 3 h 15 min | limited for long routes; luggage space varies |
| Bus / marshrutka | no — station to station | ticket per person | timetable-bound, slower with stops | limited luggage, no seat guarantee |
Third-party options are listed for orientation only — OrbiTrip books private transfers. A per-car transfer is usually the cheapest door-to-door option for 2+ people with luggage; for a solo traveller on a budget the train or marshrutka may cost less.
Meeting point at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign; waiting is free if the flight is delayed. After booking you receive the driver's phone number — call or message on WhatsApp if you cannot find each other. Pay the driver in cash. Payment is cash only, to the driver; no prepayment.
FAQ: Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi transfer
As of 2026, a private transfer from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Kutaisi starts from 340 GEL (~$131) for a sedan and from 464 GEL (~$179) for a minivan, per car. The price is fixed and you pay the driver directly - no commission.
The drive is about 3 h 15 min for 234 km.
No. OrbiTrip is a free platform: no prepayment is required and you can pay the driver in cash. Payment is cash only, to the driver; no prepayment.
Per car, not per person: sedan from 340 GEL (~$131) for up to 3 passengers, minivan from 464 GEL (~$179) for up to 7.
A sedan takes up to 3 passengers with 3 suitcases; a minivan up to 7 passengers with 6–8 suitcases; an SUV up to 4 passengers with 4 bags.
Yes. Short stops for photos, coffee or a viewpoint are usually free by agreement with the driver; longer sightseeing detours are agreed in advance and may change the price.
Yes, if a driver is available: the route page shows drivers who are online now with their fixed prices. Booking takes one minute and needs no registration.
Ask for a child seat when booking — many drivers have one, but availability depends on the driver and is confirmed before the trip.
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OrbiTrip is a free platform: fixed prices, licensed Georgian drivers, pay the driver directly.
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