Destination
Kutaisi
Gelati monastery, the Colchis fountain, and the gateway to canyons and caves.
How to get to Kutaisi
By car, Kutaisi is about 3 h 10 min from Tbilisi (221 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 45 min away by car (25 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Gelati Monastery
- Bagrati cathedral
- Motsameta Monastery
- Prometheus Cave
- Sataplia Nature Reserve
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Surami, for the fortress and the nazuki (sweet bread) stalls
- The Rikoti pass
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Culture & history
- Nature
What to eat here
- Imeretian khachapuri
- Chicken in sour-grape and blackberry sauce
- Pkhali
The wine: Tsolikouri, Tsitska and Otskhanuri Sapere — lighter, and served chilled.
The cooking of Imereti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Kutaisi
- Tskaltubo Kutaisi15 km · 25 minfrom 55 ₾
- Kutaisi International Airport Kutaisi25 km · 45 minfrom 60 ₾
- Martvili Canyon Kutaisi50 km · 1 h 15 minfrom 70 ₾
- Okatse Canyon Kutaisi52 km · 1 h 20 minfrom 70 ₾
- Ambrolauri (Racha) Kutaisi77 km · 2 h 10 minfrom 125 ₾
- Ureki Kutaisi102 km · 1 h 50 minfrom 150 ₾
- Poti Kutaisi111 km · 2 hfrom 170 ₾
- Zugdidi Kutaisi113 km · 2 h 20 minfrom 170 ₾
- Kobuleti Kutaisi121 km · 2 hfrom 190 ₾
- Borjomi Kutaisi123 km · 2 h 35 minfrom 190 ₾
- Bakuriani Kutaisi147 km · 3 h 15 minfrom 215 ₾
- Batumi Kutaisi151 km · 3 hfrom 220 ₾
- Batumi International Airport Kutaisi160 km · 3 hfrom 220 ₾
- Tbilisi Kutaisi221 km · 3 h 10 minfrom 240 ₾
- Mestia Kutaisi224 km · 5 h 50 minfrom 245 ₾
- Tbilisi International Airport Kutaisi235 km · 3 h 45 minfrom 245 ₾
Tours that include it
Questions about Kutaisi
- How far is Kutaisi from Tbilisi?
- About 3 h 10 min by car, 221 km.
- Which airport is closest to Kutaisi?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 45 min away by car (25 km).
- When is the best time to visit Kutaisi?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Kutaisi?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
