Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport.
Kutaisi is two hours behind Almaty and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Your ALA to KUT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Kutaisi (and then exploring more of Georgia!) is a snap with Air Astana. This popular carrier has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport.
Air Astana is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ALA and KUT:
Aktau International Airport
Shymkent Airport
Atyrau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport flight is ج.م. 5,082. A return fare right now is ج.م. 10,545. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALA to KUT.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ALA to KUT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of the flights that depart from Almaty Airport, 61.23% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ALA? If you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
Consider booking a hotel near KUT if you're taking a late Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kutaisi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Localrent or GTG Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kutaisi and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kutaisi International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) to central Kutaisi
Kutaisi International Airport to central Kutaisi has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Kutaisi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi International Airport for August if you want to go to Kutaisi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to KUT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kutaisi. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Peace Bridge, The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Georgia, consider Batumi, roughly 113 kilometres south-west of Kutaisi. Batumi Boulevard, Alphabetic Tower and Ali and Nino are key reasons to visit.
