Tel Aviv – Kutaisi Flights: Cheap Air Tickets (TLV-KUT)

If you are planning a trip from Tel Aviv to Kutaisi, read this article and you will find all the information you need about the journey.

Which airlines fly from Tel Aviv to Kutaisi?

Flights from Tel Aviv to Kutaisi International Airport are operated as connecting services. The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has offered this route with a single stop at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

You can also put an itinerary together yourself with just one connection: fly from Tel Aviv to Athens – Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with El Al Israel, and then continue from Athens straight to Kutaisi Airport with Wizz Air.

How long is the flight from Tel Aviv to Kutaisi?

On the Tel Aviv – Kutaisi route the total travel time of a connecting flight depends on the airline and on how long your layover at the transfer airport lasts.

How to find cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Kutaisi

1. Book your tickets 1.5-2 months in advance.
2. Fly midweek rather than at the weekend – demand for travel is lower on working days, so fares are usually cheaper.
3. Book both directions at once. Airlines and agencies normally offer better prices for a return ticket than for two one-way tickets bought separately.
4. Use a search engine that gathers almost every airline and flight in one place, so you can find and book the ticket you want more easily.

You can book cheap Tel Aviv – Kutaisi flights online quickly and conveniently with our search engine. Just select your departure and destination cities, enter the dates you want, and our system will show you every available flight so you can choose the ticket that fits your budget.

Kutaisi International Airport – what to know before you arrive

Flights from Tel Aviv to Kutaisi land at David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (code KUT), located in Kopitnari, around 23 kilometres from the centre of Kutaisi. The drive to or from the airport takes 30-45 minutes.

The airport has a single terminal that handles both arrivals and departures. Inside you will find:

• ATMs and a currency exchange desk in the arrivals area;
• a mobile operator kiosk open 24 hours, where you can buy a local SIM card;
• free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal;
• cafes, shops and a waiting area with power outlets;
• car rental desks.

Keep in mind that check-in at Kutaisi airport is handled at the counters only – there are no self-service kiosks. For that reason we recommend arriving at least two hours before your flight.

Getting from Kutaisi airport to the city

• Kutaisi: the shuttle bus costs around 5 GEL and takes about 40 minutes; a taxi will cost roughly 25-30 GEL.
• Tbilisi: the direct bus takes about 3.5 hours and a one-way ticket costs around 30 GEL.
• Batumi: about 2 hours and around 30 GEL by bus. Alternatively, a free shuttle takes you from the airport to Kopitnari railway station, from where the high-speed train reaches Batumi in about 1.5 hours.

Fares and timetables change from time to time, so check the current information before you travel.

Useful information for travellers from Israel

• Visa: Israeli citizens can enter Georgia without a visa and are entitled to stay in the country for one full year.
• Time difference: Georgia does not switch to summer time, so in winter Georgia is two hours ahead of Israel, and in summer one hour ahead.
• Currency: the local currency is the Georgian lari (GEL). Card payments are widely accepted in the cities, although cash is handy in smaller towns and villages.
• Distance: the air distance between Tel Aviv and Kutaisi is roughly 1,300 kilometres, but because the route requires a connection the journey takes considerably longer.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Tel Aviv to Kutaisi?

There is no scheduled non-stop service on this route, so the journey involves a connection. Airline timetables change by season, so check the options available for your specific dates in the search engine.

Important update: Wizz Air closed its Abu Dhabi base on 1 September 2025, so the connection via Abu Dhabi is no longer operated by that airline. The cities available for a transfer vary by season and by date – check the exact routing in the search engine above.

Which airport serves Kutaisi?

Kutaisi is served by David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), which is used mainly by low-cost carriers and offers flights to dozens of European cities.

How much baggage can I take?

With the low-cost airlines that fly to Kutaisi, the base fare usually includes only a small cabin bag. A larger cabin bag and checked baggage are paid extras, so read the baggage conditions carefully when you book – adding baggage at the airport is almost always more expensive.

When is the best time to buy a ticket?

On routes with a connection the best fares are usually found 1.5-2 months before departure. In high season – summer and the New Year period – booking even earlier is advisable.

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