Planning a trip from Bari to Kutaisi? Then read this article and find out how to book your flight tickets at the best price.
Which airlines fly from Bari to Kutaisi?
Only connecting flights operate from Bari Airport to Kutaisi International Airport. You can choose an itinerary with a single stopover. For example:
From Bari Airport you fly to Milan Malpensa with the British carrier easyJet. After a layover of about 4 hours you continue to Kutaisi Airport with Wizz Air.
Alternatively, you can fly from Bari to Rome Fiumicino with ITA Airways and then travel on to Kutaisi Airport with Wizz Air. The layover in this case lasts 2 hours and 5 minutes.
How long is the flight from Bari to Kutaisi?
On connecting itineraries from Bari to Kutaisi the total journey time depends on how long you wait at the transfer airport and on the airlines you choose.
Bari Airport: what to know before you travel
Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (code BRI) sits about 8 kilometres from the city centre and is the main gateway to the Puglia region. It is linked to the city both by rail (the Bari Aeroporto station) and by city bus — the ride from Bari Centrale takes 15 to 20 minutes on average.
Since there is no direct service between Bari and Kutaisi, the route always involves a transfer. The most convenient option is to fly first to one of Italy’s larger airports — Milan Malpensa or Rome Fiumicino — and continue from there on a direct flight to Kutaisi. Wizz Air operates to Kutaisi from both of these airports, although the timetable changes from season to season, so always check the exact dates at the moment of booking.
How to plan your transfer properly
- Allow a comfortable layover. If both legs are on a single booking and the airline arranges the connection for you, 1.5 to 2 hours is enough. If you buy the tickets separately, it is better to leave at least 3 to 4 hours of buffer at the transfer airport.
- Keep the risk of separate tickets in mind. With two independent bookings, the second airline is not responsible if your first flight is delayed, and rebooking the missed leg will be at your own expense.
- You will have to re-check your baggage. When the legs are on different bookings, you collect your suitcase at the transfer airport and check it in again for the second flight — this takes extra time.
- Check the airport name, not just the city. Milan and Rome each have several airports (Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo; Fiumicino, Ciampino). Make sure you arrive at and depart from the same one, otherwise moving between terminals will cost you one to two hours.
- Plan an overnight layover in advance. If the gap between flights is long, check whether the terminal stays open at night — booking a hotel near the airport is often far more comfortable.
Arriving in Kutaisi: what awaits you at the airport
David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport lies about 15 kilometres from the city of Kutaisi, near the village of Kopitnari. The terminal is compact, and passport control usually does not take long.
- Shuttle buses run from the airport to Kutaisi, Tbilisi and Batumi, and their timetable is built around arriving flights.
- The drive to Tbilisi takes about 4 hours on average, and to Batumi roughly 2 to 2.5 hours.
- The terminal has ATMs and a currency exchange desk, and free Wi-Fi is available.
- EU citizens can enter Georgia without a visa and may stay in the country for a long period; even so, check the rules in force before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Bari to Kutaisi?
No, there is no non-stop service between these two cities. The journey always involves one stopover, occasionally two.
Which airport is the most convenient for a transfer?
In practice, travellers most often use Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino, because these are the airports with direct flights to Kutaisi. The choice depends on which day and at what time both legs appear in the timetable.
How far in advance should I buy my ticket?
On connecting routes the fare is especially sensitive to how early you book. Booking 1.5 to 2 months before departure is usually optimal, and for the summer season and holiday periods it is worth booking even earlier.
Can I fly into Tbilisi instead of Kutaisi?
Yes. If you cannot find a comfortable connection on the Bari to Kutaisi route, consider Tbilisi Airport as well — more airlines serve it, so there are more options. From Tbilisi you can easily reach Kutaisi by train or bus.
How to buy cheap flight tickets from Bari to Kutaisi?
- Buy your tickets 1.5 to 2 months in advance.
- Choose a midweek departure rather than a weekend: demand for travel is lower on working days, so tickets are cheaper.
- Book both directions at once. Airlines and agencies tend to offer better prices for a return itinerary than for two one-way tickets bought separately.
- Use a search engine that gathers almost every airline and flight in one place, so that booking the ticket you want is easier.
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