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About Kutaisi
Kutaisi, the third-largest city in Georgia, is home to around 150,000 residents as of 2023. Located in the western part of the country, it is known for its historical significance, beautiful landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
Kutaisi experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. The best time to visit Kutaisi is from May to October when the weather is pleasant, making it ideal for exploring the city's outdoor attractions and historical sites.
The city is served by the Kutaisi International Airport, located about 14 kilometers west of the city center. Many airlines, including Wizz Air, offer direct and connected flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Kutaisi, providing convenient access for travelers.
Kutaisi’s culinary scene offers a delightful mix of traditional Georgian dishes and international cuisines. The city's food culture is celebrated for its khachapuri, lobio, and pkhali. Georgian sweets like churchkhela and pelamushi are also popular among locals and tourists alike.
Tourists in Kutaisi can explore numerous attractions that highlight its historical and cultural significance. The Bagrati Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers stunning views and insights into Georgia’s medieval architecture. The Gelati Monastery, another UNESCO site, is renowned for its beautiful frescoes and historical importance. Other notable sites include the Sataplia Cave and Nature Reserve, the Kutaisi State Historical Museum, and the Colchis Fountain.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Okatse Canyon and the Prometheus Cave provide breathtaking natural landscapes and adventure opportunities. The city’s various parks and gardens, such as the Kutaisi Central Park and the Botanical Garden, offer green spaces for relaxation and social gatherings, reflecting the everyday life of Kutaisi’s residents.
UAE nationals can visit Kutaisi visa-free for up to 90 days. This makes it convenient for UAE citizens to explore the city's rich heritage and enjoy its numerous attractions without the hassle of visa applications.
Transportation to Kutaisi City Center from Airport
Kutaisi Intl. Airport
There is the Rioni river at the entrance of Kutaisi, which is the second largest and most developed city of Georgia, and this river literally divides the city into two. Kutaisi is located in the Imerati Region in the western part of Georgia and its distance to the country’s capital, Tbilisi, is approximately 221 kilometers. The city’s population is around 201.000. Kutaisi’s urban transportation is mostly composed of buses, trolleys, taxis and mini-buses called marshrutka.
There is also a big train station in the city. But from this train station, daily express trains from Kutaisi to Georgia’s other major cities depart. As the area of the city is small, majority of the visitors walk or use taxis for transportation.
Kutaisi railway terminal is directly connected to Georgia’s capital city, Tbilisi. All of the trains leaving from this terminal are operated by Georgian Railways. You can travel to Tbilisi from Kutaisi in around 5.5 hours by taking the train #18, which departs from Kutaisi I station. There are also daily express trains.
The train starts its trip at 08.50 every morning and arrives at Tbilisi in 6 hours. This train also stops in Mtskheta, the former capital of Georgia. There are also regular bus trips from Didube bus station in Didube, where the metro station in Tbilisi is located at, to Kutaisi. Price for this bus trip is only 10 Lari.
In addition to the marshrutkas and buses, you may also consider using car rental services or taxis for transportation to city centre from the Kutaisi Airport.
Marshrutka
After arriving at the Kutaisi Airport, take the exit from the arrival terminal and proceed to the bus stops. As well as the buses, marshrutkas also depart to Kutiasi city centre or suburbans from the bus stops at the area in front of the terminal building. Marshrutka drivers may not accept paying with dollar or euro, so do not forget to stop by the exchange office in the airport just in case.
Marshrutkas leaving from Kutaisi Airport go directly to the Kutaisi bus station just behind McDonalds. Marshrutkas, which run in every 20 minutes, provide transportation services to the town of Samtredia from Kutaisi Airport for a fee of 2 Lari. There are also vehicles named ‘direct marshrutkas’, which have a fare of 5 Lari. These direct marshrutkas will take you to your destination as well.
There are direct marshrutkas running between Kutaisi Airport and Tbilisi, and fare is currently 20 Lari. Likewise, there are also marshrutkas going directly to Batumi, another major city of Georgia, for a fare of 18 Lari.
Bus
Bus service timetable are usually updated according to the flights' arrival times. You don’t need to worry if you forget to get Georgian currency, as it is possible to buy bus tickets with euro or dollar as well.
Taxi
Taxi is the most economical vehicle you can use for traveling to the city centre from Kutaisi Airport. Traveling to the city centre from the airport by taxi costs around 25 Lari, but you can drop the price to 20 Lari by bargaining with the taxi driver.
Rent a Car
The only thing that you need to do to go city centre from Kutaisi Airport by your rented car is to take the highway, which passes right by the airport, and follow the direction signs to the city. You can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by your vehicle.
As well as you can find several rent a car services at the exit of Kutaisi Airport terminal, you can also make benefit of discounts by making an online reservation. People visiting Kutaisi often prefer renting a car as they usually include visiting other Georgian cities such as Tbilisi and Batumi in their travel plans.
