Kutaisi airport → Tbilisi
Kutaisi airport to Tbilisi is about 245 km — three and a half hours by private car. Low-cost flights from Europe and Israel often land in Kutaisi rather than Tbilisi, and this is the transfer that makes the cheap ticket work.
- Distance245 km
- Drive time3 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $110
Kutaisi airport → Tbilisi: 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 | $110 ≈ 286 GEL | $55 | $37 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Mercedes Vito / Hyundai Starex | $135 ≈ 351 GEL | $68 | $45 | $34 | $23 |
| SUV 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Prado / Mitsubishi Delica, winter tyres | $155 ≈ 403 GEL | $78 | $52 | $39 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $230 ≈ 598 GEL | $115 | $77 | $58 | $38 |
night pickup 23:00–06:00 +$15 · return — same price · paid parking and entry fees not included. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
East along the main highway through Imereti, over the Rikoti pass, past Khashuri and Gori to Tbilisi.
Worth stopping
- Uplistsikhe cave town near Gori (+1 h, ticket extra) or Jvari monastery above Mtskheta (+40 min).
Good to know
- Georgian Bus and OmniBus run to Tbilisi in about 3.5 hours for 30 GEL per person, on their own schedule and to a central stop; we drive from the arrivals door to your hotel door.
- Night arrival? Night supplement $15, or stay in Kutaisi and leave in the morning for the same price.
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 → Tbilisi: questions
How much is Kutaisi airport to Tbilisi?
From $110 (≈ 286 GEL) for a sedan, $135 for a minivan — per car, not per person.
Is the shuttle bus cheaper?
Yes, per person it is much cheaper. For 3–4 people with luggage, or a night arrival, a private car is closer in price and saves time.
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