Kutaisi Tel Aviv Flights – Cheap Air Tickets

Planning a trip from Kutaisi to Tel Aviv? Then read this article and get all the information you need to plan your journey.

Tel Aviv is one of the liveliest cities on the Mediterranean coast. Although many travellers head to Israel for other reasons, Tel Aviv is well worth a visit on its own — it lets you discover a completely different way of life.

Which airlines fly from Kutaisi to Tel Aviv?

Flights from Kutaisi Airport to Tel Aviv operate with a connection.

The low-cost carrier Wizz Air has offered one-stop itineraries via Abu Dhabi International Airport.

You can also fly with Wizz Air to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and continue from there on an El Al Israel flight directly into Tel Aviv.

How long does the flight from Kutaisi to Tel Aviv take?

On the Kutaisi – Tel Aviv route the total travel time of a connecting flight depends on the length of the layover and on the airline you choose.

How to find cheap flights from Kutaisi to Tel Aviv

1. Book your tickets 1.5 to 2 months ahead.
2. Choose a midweek departure rather than a weekend one — demand for travel is lower on working days, so fares are usually cheaper.
3. Book both directions at the same time. Airlines and agencies tend to offer better prices for a return ticket than for two separate one-way tickets.
4. Use a search engine that brings almost every airline and flight together in one place, so you can find and book the ticket you want more easily.

You can book cheap flights from Kutaisi to Tel Aviv online, quickly and comfortably, using our search engine. Simply choose your departure and destination cities, enter the dates you want, and the system will show you every available flight — so you can pick the ticket that fits your budget.

Are there direct flights from Kutaisi to Tel Aviv?

At the moment there is no non-stop service between Kutaisi and Tel Aviv — the route is only available with a connection. The connecting cities and the airlines serving them change from season to season, so the most reliable way to see what is actually bookable on your dates is to run a search.

One thing worth knowing: Wizz Air closed its Abu Dhabi base in September 2025, so the Abu Dhabi connection described above may no longer be available. Always check the current schedules before you book.

An alternative: a direct flight from Tbilisi

Tel Aviv is served by non-stop flights from Tbilisi airport, operated by Georgian Airways, El Al and Arkia. The direct flight takes roughly 3 hours. Tbilisi is about 230 km from Kutaisi and the trip takes up to 4 hours by bus or train, so this option often works out faster overall than a long layover.

Key facts about the route

• Departure airport: Kutaisi David the Builder International Airport (KUT), about 14 km west of Kutaisi, at Kopitnari.
• Arrival airport: Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 20 km south-east of Tel Aviv; international flights are handled at Terminal 3.
• Distance: roughly 1,300 km as the crow flies.
• Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪); card payments are widely accepted.
• Time difference: Israel is one hour behind Georgia in summer and two hours behind in winter.
• Language: Hebrew is the official language, and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Visas and entry rules for Israel

Georgian citizens do not need a visa to visit Israel as tourists — a visa-free agreement has been in force since 2014 and allows stays of up to 90 days.

Since 1 January 2025, however, visa-exempt travellers must obtain an electronic travel authorisation — ETA-IL — before departure:

• the application is completed online on the official site of the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority (israel-entry.piba.gov.il);
• the fee is 25 shekels;
• the authorisation is valid for 2 years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first;
• it is best to apply at least a few days or weeks before you travel.

Also make sure your passport has enough validity left, and carry proof of your return ticket and accommodation booking. Rules can change, so check the official source before you set off.

Getting from Ben Gurion Airport into Tel Aviv

• Train — the fastest and cheapest option. The station is inside Terminal 3 itself and the ride to central Tel Aviv takes about 15–20 minutes.
• Taxi — 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic; there is an official taxi rank at the airport.
• Sherut (a shared minibus) — handy when the trains are not running.

Keep in mind that during Shabbat — from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening — public transport in Israel, trains included, does not run. During those hours you will need a taxi or a sherut.

Useful tips before you fly

1. Security screening at Ben Gurion Airport is thorough — for your return flight, be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure.
2. When buying a connecting ticket, check whether your luggage is checked through to the final destination or whether you have to collect and re-check it at the transfer airport.
3. Make sure the layover leaves you enough time — if you buy the legs separately from different airlines, the risk of a delayed flight is yours to carry.
4. Low-cost fares normally include only a small piece of hand luggage; anything more is charged extra, so read the baggage rules in advance.
5. Israeli airlines do not operate on Shabbat — bear that in mind when choosing your travel dates.
6. Demand and fares rise sharply around the Jewish holidays (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot) — it is better to avoid those dates or book much further ahead.
7. Do not forget travel insurance.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get from Kutaisi to Tel Aviv?

There is no direct flight, so the total journey time depends on your layover and can range from several hours to a full day. A non-stop flight from Tbilisi takes about 3 hours.

Do Georgian citizens need a visa for Israel?

No visa is required for tourism (up to 90 days), but an ETA-IL authorisation must be obtained before departure.

When is the best time to buy a ticket?

The best fares are usually found 1.5 to 2 months before departure and outside holiday periods. Midweek flights are cheaper than weekend ones.

Which terminal will I arrive at?

International flights at Ben Gurion Airport are handled at Terminal 3 — which is also where the train to Tel Aviv departs from.

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