Kutaisi airport → Mestia
Kutaisi airport to Mestia, the capital of Upper Svaneti, is about 215 km — four and a half to five hours, the last half along the Enguri gorge. It is the most direct way into Svaneti from Europe.
- Distance215 km
- Drive time4 h 30 min
- In winter5 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $175
Kutaisi airport → Mestia: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Prius or similar | $175 ≈ 455 GEL | $88 | $58 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $205 ≈ 533 GEL | $103 | $68 | $51 | $34 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $220 ≈ 572 GEL | $110 | $73 | $55 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $330 ≈ 858 GEL | $165 | $110 | $83 | $55 |
night pickup 23:00–06:00 +$25 · return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Via Zugdidi, then up the Enguri valley past the Enguri dam. The road is paved all the way, with many hairpins and some unlit tunnels; we drive it in daylight where possible.
Worth stopping
- Enguri dam viewpoint (one of the highest arch dams in the world).
Good to know
- Landing late? Stay the night in Kutaisi and leave in the morning — same price, safer road.
- In winter we send 4x4s with chains; allow 5.5 hours.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, parking
- Driver speaks English or Russian (tell us which)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Free stops on the way for photos, coffee or a monastery (up to 1 h in total)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h; pay the driver — no prepayment for transfers
Kutaisi airport → Mestia: questions
How much is Kutaisi airport to Mestia?
From $175 (≈ 455 GEL) for a sedan, $220 for a 4x4 — per car.
Is there a bus?
A daily marshrutka from Kutaisi bus station (about 40 GEL per person, 5–6 h), not from the airport.
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