Kutaisi Airport to City: Transport Options and Prices

Kutaisi airport is considered the cheapest airport for international flights, which is why tourists often use it for travel. If you have flown to Kutaisi and are planning to spend your vacation in the Georgian city of the same name, then read in this article how to get from Kopitnari airport to Kutaisi quickly and cheaply.

About Kopitnari Airport

The airport itself is one-story and relatively small, which does not prevent it from accepting flights from all over the world. In the lobby there is an information desk with brochures and maps of Georgia, ATMs and exchange offices, luggage packing.

The waiting area has one duty-free section, a cafe, and seating. There are even not only chairs, but also an area where you can lie down.

There is also a TaxFree service in Georgia, where you can get a VAT refund for the purchase of goods, if you have receipts and tags on your purchases. The customs officer will put a mark on the receipts and in the waiting area you will be issued a refund.

How to get from Kopitnari to Kutaisi

Many tourists choose Kopitnari airport for their holidays in Batumi, which is located 120 km away. We will study the ways to get to the nearest Georgian city Kutaisi.

The way from the airport to the city center is 25 kilometers. It takes 30 minutes by shuttle bus or bus, and a little faster by cab. The highway is nearby, if you need to go to Kutaisi, there is no need to cross the road.

Bus

There are no buses as such at Kutaisi airport. They are the same shuttle buses that take passengers to the city at a certain time for 5 GEL. They arrive at the time of landing or departure of flights from Europe. If you plan to use the bus as the cheapest means to get to Kutaisi, you will have to adjust your flight arrival time from other countries.

Shuttle

Many tourists are not afraid to go straight to the highway, which can be seen a hundred meters from the entrance to the airport, and stop the first bus to the city. The only difficulty is that the inscriptions are in Georgian, and the driver may not know Russian. Prices range from 5 to 15 GEL.

Cab

The most famous way is by cab. As in any other country, you are surrounded by cab drivers near the entrance, willing to take you to Kutaisi in 15 minutes at a price of 35 GEL. Don't be lazy to download the app of any cab aggregator in Georgia and order a car for GEL 25 from the same driver.

Transfer

For those who want to be sure of having a car right outside the airport, you should order a transfer in advance. Tourists are met with a placard, seated in the chosen car and taken to their destination only 40% more expensive than a cab. Payment by the fact, you can specify the need for a child seat in the application.

Rent a car

For those who like to travel independently, there is a car rental service in Georgia. You can rent a car right at the airport. Of course, during the high season the desired make and model may not be available, so it is recommended to book a car in advance. The deposit is much less than in European countries, only $250, and the cost of rental begins at 35 GEL.

You can park your car at the airport for 1 GEL per hour and if you want to leave it for more than 7 hours, then the price is 7 GEL per day. Along the road, cab drivers stop for free parking. It's dangerous, but possible.

When arriving at Kopitnari airport at night, remember that shuttles and buses only operate during the day. So either wait until morning or take a cab or shuttle service.

Madloba Directory wishes you a pleasant trip and enthusiastic emotions from your travels in Georgia! Write in the comments how you got from Kopitnari airport to Kutaisi and how was your trip. We welcome honest feedback from our readers!

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