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KUT Kopitnari Airport

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Kopitnari Airport (KUT) serves Kutaisi, about 20 km southwest of Kutaisi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKUT
ICAOUGKO
ServesKutaisi
From centre20 km
Non-stop8
Airlines4
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Elevation68 m

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The airport in numbers

Kopitnari Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kopitnari Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 796,063 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 873,616 in 2019.

Opened
2012
14 years ago
Passengers / year
796,063
as of 2022
Peak traffic
873,616
in 2019
Elevation
68 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2010–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Kopitnari Airport to Kutaisi

The airport is about 20 km southwest of Kutaisi, about 42 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10.

Taxi & apps: Bolt and Yandex Go are very cheap and legal — the recommended way. Don't take a rank taxi without a fixed price agreed first. Estimated fare to the centre: ₾30–₾48.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~42 min₾30–₾48
Private transfer~42 minfixed upfront
Car rental~42 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KUT to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Borjomi84 km88 min₾111–₾177
Batumi92 km97 min₾122–₾193
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kopitnari Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₾30–₾48 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kutaisi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kopitnari Airport

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Wizz Air · Wizz Air Ukraine · Georgian Airways · Belavia Belarusian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kopitnari Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kopitnari Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kutaisi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kopitnari Airport to the centre of Kutaisi?
Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10. The airport is about 20 km southwest of Kutaisi, about 42 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Kopitnari Airport to Kutaisi?
Roughly ₾30–₾48 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Kopitnari Airport?
Bolt and Yandex Go are very cheap and legal — the recommended way. Don't take a rank taxi without a fixed price agreed first.
What's the cheapest way from Kopitnari Airport to Kutaisi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10.
Can I get from Kopitnari Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kopitnari Airport?
About 8 destinations, including Vilnius, Kharkov, Katowice, Kiev. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kopitnari Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kopitnari Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kopitnari Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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