Kutaisi International Airport (David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport, code KUT) β Georgia's second-largest airport. Known as Wizz Air's hub β the low-cost airline flies from here to 30+ European cities.
Location and access
The airport is 14 km west of Kutaisi. From Tbilisi by bus β about 4 hours (Georgian Bus runs regular service).
From Batumi β about 2.5 hours by bus or car.
Flight options
Wizz Air operates the main routes from Kutaisi:
- Budapest (BUD) β Wizz hub
- Vienna (VIE)
- Berlin (BER)
- Milan (BGY)
- Barcelona (BCN)
- London (LTN)
- Prague (PRG), Krakow (KRK)
- And 20+ more cities
Why is KUT cheap?
Wizz Air β ultra low-cost airline. Tickets sell for $20β$60 one-way. In exchange, baggage is extra, food is paid, seat selection costs extra.
Important β Wizz carry-on rules: small bag (40Γ30Γ20 cm) is free; the main carry-on (55Γ40Γ23 cm) is an extra β¬25β50.
Wizz Discount Club membership (about β¬30/year) gives β¬10 off tickets and usually pays for itself after 2β3 flights.
Airport services
KUT is a mid-sized airport, but it has every service you need for your flight:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Duty Free shop
- CafΓ©s and a restaurant
- Currency exchange + ATM
- Paid car parking
Tips for flying from Kutaisi
Arrive 2β2.5 hours early β Wizz boarding is strict about time. Plan carry-on in advance β buying extra baggage at the airport is 2x more expensive than booking online.
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