Bagrati Cathedral
An 11th-century medieval cathedral on a hill, with views over the whole city.
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About the airport
Kutaisi David the Builder International Airport is in Kopitnari, about 14 km west of Kutaisi. It is Georgia’s second airport and handles mostly low-cost flights, especially Wizz Air, from several European cities.
Terminals
It has a single modern terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is small and quick to get around, though it fills up when several flights coincide.
Services
The terminal has cafés, shops, free wifi and car rental desks. Buses, minibuses and taxis run to Kutaisi and other cities.
Getting to the city
Bus
Buses and minibuses link the airport with Kutaisi and other Georgian cities, generally timed to the flights.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. It is best to agree or check the fare before getting in.
Airport map
Terminal
A single modern terminal opened in 2012, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It handles mostly low-cost flights, especially Wizz Air.
Kutaisi
Things to do in Kutaisi
Kutaisi is one of Georgia's oldest cities, on the Rioni river, and was the capital of the historic kingdom of Imereti. It is a gateway to medieval monasteries and the Imereti region.
Gelati Monastery
A medieval monastery founded by David the Builder, near Kutaisi and a World Heritage Site.
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Motsameta Monastery
A small monastery beside a gorge, in a wooded setting on the edge of the city.
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Colchis Fountain
A fountain with golden figures in the central square, one of the city's most photographed spots.
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How far is the airport from central Kutaisi?
Kutaisi David the Builder airport is about 22 km from central Kutaisi.
How do I get from the airport to central Kutaisi?
From Kutaisi David the Builder airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kutaisi David the Builder airport have?
Kutaisi David the Builder has one terminal: Terminal.
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Photo credits
- Inside the terminal, with Georgian flags: Александр Сапожников, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal and the square in front of it: Александр Сапожников, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal's landscaped green roof: Александр Сапожников, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bagrati Cathedral: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gelati Monastery: Ihor Burliai, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Motsameta Monastery: CHARGERLEVANI, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Colchis Fountain: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons