Kutaisi International Airport has been offering flights to some of Europe’s most popular destinations for years. Flight tickets from Kutaisi are in high demand among travel-loving Georgians, and when planning a trip abroad many of them give preference to Kutaisi airport. The airport’s leading carrier is Wizz Air. Wizz Air is a well-known Hungarian low-cost airline, and it is exactly its budget fares that explain its popularity both in Europe and in Georgia.
From Kutaisi you can buy tickets in a great many directions. Wizz Air offers a wide choice of direct flights to different European cities.
You can visit such magical European cities as Vienna, Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Milan, Barcelona, Athens and many others. It is worth mentioning that Wizz Air operates direct flights to several Polish cities.
Besides Europe, flight tickets from Kutaisi are also available towards Asia. Wizz Air Georgia already offers flights to Abu Dhabi, and at a very budget-friendly price too.
Wizz Air tickets can sometimes be bought for as little as 39 GEL. The main thing is to choose the right moment for the purchase. If, for example, you book 1.5-2 months in advance, you will certainly save a considerable amount and travel to the city of your dreams on a budget.
What you should know when buying Wizz Air tickets
The ticket price includes a piece of hand luggage measuring 40x30x20 cm. In addition, you can buy checked baggage of 10 kg, 20 kg or 32 kg.
Make sure to complete online check-in before your flight and obtain your boarding pass, so that you do not have to pay extra at the airport.
If you cancel or change your ticket, a fee applies, and its amount depends on how many days are left before departure.
Apart from Wizz Air, other airlines also operate flights from Kutaisi airport in various directions.
These airlines are: Belavia and FlyArystan.
Belavia has been operating in Georgia for a long time, namely at Tbilisi and Batumi airports. In August 2021 the airline also started operating at Kutaisi International Airport.
Belavia offers flights on the Minsk – Kutaisi – Minsk route.
FlyArystan is a newcomer to the Georgian aviation market. The Kazakh airline first entered Georgia in May 2021 and began operations at Kutaisi International Airport.
FlyArystan offers flights towards Kazakh cities: Aktau, Atyrau, Shymkent and Astana.
As you can see, the choice of flights from Kutaisi is quite wide. You can buy tickets from Kutaisi in the direction you want at a very affordable price.
Kutaisi International Airport – a short guide
David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (code KUT) is located in Kopitnari, about 14 kilometres from Kutaisi. Regular buses connect the airport with Kutaisi, Tbilisi and Batumi – departure times are mostly tied to the flight schedule, so it is always better to book your seat in advance.
Today Kutaisi airport is one of Georgia’s main gateways to Europe: in 2024 it handled more than 1.7 million passengers.
Wizz Air direct destinations from Kutaisi
Wizz Air flies non-stop from Kutaisi to dozens of European cities. By country, the network looks like this:
- Poland: Warsaw, Katowice, Wroclaw, Poznan
- Germany: Berlin, Hamburg, Dortmund, Memmingen, Frankfurt-Hahn
- Italy: Rome, Milan, Venice
- Greece: Athens, Thessaloniki
- Spain: Barcelona, Madrid
- France: Paris (Beauvais), Lyon
- Belgium: Brussels (Charleroi)
- Czech Republic: Prague
- Slovakia: Bratislava
- Hungary: Budapest
- Lithuania: Vilnius
- Cyprus: Larnaca
Keep in mind that the airline’s network changes with the season: the summer schedule usually has more destinations, while in winter some routes become less frequent or are suspended for a while. Always check the exact schedule on the airline’s or the airport’s official website before booking.
Other airlines flying from Kutaisi airport
Besides Wizz Air, several other carriers operate from Kutaisi:
- FlyArystan – towards Kazakhstan: Almaty, Astana, Aktau, Atyrau (and Shymkent seasonally).
- Pegasus Airlines – Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen airport), a convenient hub for connections to Asia and the Middle East.
- Belavia – Minsk.
- Vanilla Sky – the domestic flight to Mestia.
Seasonal charter flights, mostly towards Poland, are added on top of this.
Hand luggage and checked baggage – the rules in force
Under Wizz Air’s current rules, the ticket price includes one small bag that fits under the seat in front of you. Its maximum size is 40x30x20 cm.
A larger trolley bag – up to 55x40x23 cm and up to 10 kg – is sold separately and is part of the WIZZ Priority package, together with priority boarding.
Checked baggage (10, 20 or 32 kg) is also bought as an extra. One important point: baggage is always cheaper when bought online in advance than at the airport or at the boarding gate.
Online check-in and when to arrive at the airport
Free online check-in opens:
- 30 days before the flight – if you bought a seat together with your ticket;
- 24 hours before the flight – if you have not selected a seat.
Check-in closes 3 hours before departure. If you miss that deadline, checking in at the airport costs extra – which is exactly why it is better to get your boarding pass online, in advance.
Check-in and bag drop desks at the airport normally open 2 hours before the flight and close around 40 minutes before departure, so arriving 2 hours ahead is the safest plan.
How to find the cheapest tickets from Kutaisi
- Book early. A ticket bought 1.5-2 months ahead is almost always cheaper than a last-minute one.
- Be flexible with dates. Weekdays, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, are often cheaper than Friday or Sunday.
- Count the baggage. With a low-cost airline it is the extras that shape the final price – compare the total cost, not just the headline fare.
- Pick your season. Prices rise sharply in summer and around the holidays; late autumn and midwinter are comparatively cheap.
- Compare airports. Sometimes, even counting the cost of getting to Kutaisi, flying from Kutaisi works out better than from Tbilisi – and sometimes the other way round.
Frequently asked questions
What is the code of Kutaisi airport?
The code of Kutaisi International Airport is KUT. This is the code to enter when you search for tickets.
How do I get from Tbilisi to Kutaisi airport?
Direct buses run from Tbilisi to the airport and the journey takes about 4 hours. Bus timetables are built around the flight schedule, so book your seat in advance and choose a departure that leaves you a comfortable margin before your flight.
Can I change the date of my ticket?
Yes, but changing the date or the route costs money, and the fee depends on how much time is left before departure. The closer the flight date, the more expensive the change.
Which is the cheapest period to fly to Europe?
Judging by tourist flows, the cheapest periods are the second half of autumn and the middle of winter – except for the Christmas and New Year weeks, when prices go up again.
Do Georgian citizens need a visa to travel to Europe?
Georgian citizens with a biometric passport can travel visa-free within the Schengen area. Before departure, check the validity of your passport and the requirements of the specific country.