Travelling from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT): What you need to know
Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT).
Kutaisi is one hour ahead of Istanbul. Kutaisi International Airport is located in Kutaisi, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to KUT, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to KUT leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Thinking of flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) plane tickets are available from here.
Get on your direct flight from Istanbul to KUT with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from SAW to KUT.
Pegasus Airlines has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Kutaisi International Airport.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to KUT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
68% of flights leaving Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near KUT and be in snooze mode sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport flight.
Getting from Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) to central Kutaisi
Kutaisi International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Kutaisi. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
Right now, ₹ 7,517 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 15,561. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to KUT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT). Visit Kutaisi in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Kutaisi is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to KUT plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Kutaisi
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Kutaisi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kutaisi:
Your visit to Kutaisi wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kutaisi. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Batumi is another favourite destination in Georgia and is around 88 kilometres southwest of Kutaisi. No journey is complete without a visit to Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.
