Which airport should I fly into for Kutaisi?

For long-haul and international flights, Batumi International Airport (BUS) is the main gateway near Kutaisi. The closest airport, Kopitnari Airport (KUT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Kutaisi?

The nearest is about 12 mi (20 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Kutaisi?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Kutaisi

The closest airports to Kutaisi, GE: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Kutaisi, GE is Kopitnari Airport (KUT), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Batumi International Airport (BUS).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
KUT	Kopitnari AirportKutaisi, Georgia	12 mi / 20 km	42 min	Regional
BUS	Batumi International AirportBatumi, Georgia	72 mi / 116 km	1 hr 41 min	International
SUI	Sukhumi Dranda AirportSukhumi, Georgia	89 mi / 144 km	2 hr 5 min	Regional
NAL	Nalchik AirportNalchik, Russia	98 mi / 158 km	2 hr 17 min	Regional
OGZ	Beslan AirportBeslan, Russia	117 mi / 188 km	2 hr 43 min	Regional
KSY	Kars AirportKars, Türkiye	120 mi / 193 km	2 hr 47 min	Regional
LWN	Gyumri Shirak AirportGyumri, Armenia	121 mi / 195 km	2 hr 49 min	Regional
TBS	Tbilisi International AirportTbilisi, Georgia	123 mi / 198 km	2 hr 52 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Kopitnari Airport (KUT) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Batumi International Airport (BUS) (72 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Kutaisi. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with KUT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near KUT saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Kutaisi is Kopitnari Airport (KUT), about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 min by road.