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About Kutaisi
Kutaisi, one of Georgia’s oldest cities, is rich in history and cultural heritage. As of 2023, Kutaisi is home to approximately 147,000 residents, making it the third-largest city in Georgia. It serves as an important cultural and economic center, known for its historical landmarks and vibrant local life.
Kutaisi experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers and mild winters. The best time to visit Kutaisi is from May to September when the weather is pleasant and suitable for exploring the city's many attractions and engaging in outdoor activities.
Kutaisi is served by David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport, located about 14 kilometers from the city center. Several airlines, including Wizz Air and other international carriers, offer direct and connected flights from major global destinations to Kutaisi. For Saudi Arabian citizens, traveling to Kutaisi typically involves connecting flights from cities like Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. Major airlines providing these connections include Saudia, Flynas, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways.
Kutaisi’s culinary scene is a delightful blend of traditional Georgian dishes and local specialties. Local favorites include Imeretian khachapuri (cheese-filled bread specific to the region), khinkali (dumplings), and pkhali (a dish made from minced vegetables and walnuts). The city’s vibrant street food culture offers an array of delicious treats such as churchkhela (a sweet snack made of nuts and grape must) and lobiani (bean-filled bread).
Tourists in Kutaisi can explore a variety of attractions that highlight the city’s historical and cultural significance. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Bagrati Cathedral and the Gelati Monastery are must-visit landmarks that showcase medieval Georgian architecture. Other notable attractions include the Prometheus Cave, a natural wonder with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, and the Sataplia Nature Reserve, known for its dinosaur footprints and scenic views.
Outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking cultural experiences will enjoy the various festivals celebrated in Kutaisi, such as the Kutaisi International University Festival and the Tbilisoba celebration, which highlight the city's vibrant arts scene. The city’s numerous parks and public spaces, such as the Kutaisi Central Park and the Rioni River banks, provide pleasant spots for relaxation and social gatherings.
Saudi Arabian citizens can visit Kutaisi visa-free for up to 360 days. This convenient arrangement simplifies travel plans, allowing Saudi visitors to experience the rich culture, history, and attractions of Kutaisi without the need for prior visa arrangements.
Transportation to Kutaisi City Center from Airport
Kutaisi Intl. Airport
There is the Rioni river at the entrance of Kutaisi, which is the second largest and most developed city of Georgia, and this river literally divides the city into two. Kutaisi is located in the Imerati Region in the western part of Georgia and its distance to the country’s capital, Tbilisi, is approximately 221 kilometers. The city’s population is around 201.000. Kutaisi’s urban transportation is mostly composed of buses, trolleys, taxis and mini-buses called marshrutka.
There is also a big train station in the city. But from this train station, daily express trains from Kutaisi to Georgia’s other major cities depart. As the area of the city is small, majority of the visitors walk or use taxis for transportation.
Kutaisi railway terminal is directly connected to Georgia’s capital city, Tbilisi. All of the trains leaving from this terminal are operated by Georgian Railways. You can travel to Tbilisi from Kutaisi in around 5.5 hours by taking the train #18, which departs from Kutaisi I station. There are also daily express trains.
The train starts its trip at 08.50 every morning and arrives at Tbilisi in 6 hours. This train also stops in Mtskheta, the former capital of Georgia. There are also regular bus trips from Didube bus station in Didube, where the metro station in Tbilisi is located at, to Kutaisi. Price for this bus trip is only 10 Lari.
In addition to the marshrutkas and buses, you may also consider using car rental services or taxis for transportation to city centre from the Kutaisi Airport.
Marshrutka
After arriving at the Kutaisi Airport, take the exit from the arrival terminal and proceed to the bus stops. As well as the buses, marshrutkas also depart to Kutiasi city centre or suburbans from the bus stops at the area in front of the terminal building. Marshrutka drivers may not accept paying with dollar or euro, so do not forget to stop by the exchange office in the airport just in case.
Marshrutkas leaving from Kutaisi Airport go directly to the Kutaisi bus station just behind McDonalds. Marshrutkas, which run in every 20 minutes, provide transportation services to the town of Samtredia from Kutaisi Airport for a fee of 2 Lari. There are also vehicles named ‘direct marshrutkas’, which have a fare of 5 Lari. These direct marshrutkas will take you to your destination as well.
There are direct marshrutkas running between Kutaisi Airport and Tbilisi, and fare is currently 20 Lari. Likewise, there are also marshrutkas going directly to Batumi, another major city of Georgia, for a fare of 18 Lari.
Bus
Bus service timetable are usually updated according to the flights' arrival times. You don’t need to worry if you forget to get Georgian currency, as it is possible to buy bus tickets with euro or dollar as well.
Taxi
Taxi is the most economical vehicle you can use for traveling to the city centre from Kutaisi Airport. Traveling to the city centre from the airport by taxi costs around 25 Lari, but you can drop the price to 20 Lari by bargaining with the taxi driver.
Rent a Car
The only thing that you need to do to go city centre from Kutaisi Airport by your rented car is to take the highway, which passes right by the airport, and follow the direction signs to the city. You can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by your vehicle.
As well as you can find several rent a car services at the exit of Kutaisi Airport terminal, you can also make benefit of discounts by making an online reservation. People visiting Kutaisi often prefer renting a car as they usually include visiting other Georgian cities such as Tbilisi and Batumi in their travel plans.
