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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

709 Miles

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24 Dec, Tue
04:20 AM
Kutaisi - Istanbul
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2h 15m
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1.738 TL
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27 Dec, Fri
04:30 AM
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2h 15m
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29 Dec, Sun
07:10 AM
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2h 15m
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31 Dec, Tue
04:20 AM
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2h 15m
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3 Jan, Fri
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Transportation to Airport from Kutaisi City Center

Kutaisi Intl. Airport

Urban transportation in Kutaisi is usually provided by large buses with 50-60 passenger capacity and marshrutkas which have more number of routes than the other public transports.

Marshrutka

Currently, the price of a one person ticket for Kutaisi minibuses, whose other name is marshrutka, is 0.20 Lari. It is quite easy to get to Kutaisi Airport from any location in Kutaisi by marshrutka. Kutaisi minibuses provide the most comfortable, cheapest and most convenient way for urban transportation in Kutaisi.

As they are not connected with any business, ticket fares vary according to their line number. But this has an advantage, as the number of routes and lines is increasing day by day in the city centre.

Bus

In Kutaisi, buses are the most popular means of transport. If you don't have any cash on you, you can buy bus tickets with your credit card. You can also buy your ticket in advance by making an online reservation at www.georgianbus.com.

Currently in 2015, bus fares in Kutaisi are 0.10 Lari in average. City bus I, a private bus line, provides transportation service between Kutaisi I and II railway stations and the city centre.

Taxi

It is quite possible that you will see taxis very often in Kutaisi. Because taxis form a major part of urban transportation. The reason for this is that the taxi fares are reasonable and transportation by taxi is very convenient due to the small size of the city. You can travel to the Kutaisi airport in a short time from any location in the city at a price of 20-30 Lari.

Rent a Car

There are more rent a car companies in the city centre than in Kutaisi Airport. If you are considering making daily trips to the other major cities of Georgia such as Tbilisi or Batumi by your own vehicle, you can rent a car from the city centre and then deliver it to Kutaisi Airport on the day of your return.

Airport Information

Kutaisi Airport, whose other name is David the Builder Airport, is located 31 kilometers west of Kutaisi city centre. There are direct flights to Kutaisi Airport, which served 183.000 passengers in total in 2015, from many cities and countries such as Poland, Ukraine, Moscow, Russia, Minsk, Belarus, Tbilisi.

Airport is located approximately 230 kilometers away from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Kutaisi Airport is one of the major international airports that are in active service in Georgia.

There is an information center at the exit of the airport arrival terminal. You can discover the Georgian cuisine at Mimino Cafe, which is located right next to the information office in the terminal building. There is also Georgian Bus transfer point, where buses to Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi depart from. You can get the updated information about the bus tickets from the information office in the terminal building.

Additionally, there are services in the airport building such as free internet access, smoking area, exchange office, souvenir shops, ATM and so on.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.  

Weather in Istanbul

DayMin - Max
SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 14ºC
SundayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 13ºC
TuesdayMin 8ºC - Max 15ºC
WednesdayMin 8ºC - Max 11ºC

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