Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Kutaisi Airport (KUT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Kutaisi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Kutaisi one hour behind Almaty.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ALA to KUT flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALA and KUT:
Shimkent Airport
Aktau Airport
Atyrau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Kutaisi Airport (KUT)
R 2,124 is the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,516. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from ALA to KUT by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights departing from Almaty Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kutaisi Airport (KUT)
Step off your Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfortable option that's not too far from KUT, make your way to Blue Guest House.
Travel at your own speed with a Kutaisi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Localrent or GTG Car Rental and find adventure across Kutaisi and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kutaisi Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Kutaisi Airport (KUT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kutaisi in November.
When reserving your flight from Almaty Airport to Kutaisi Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kutaisi, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALA to KUT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kutaisi. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Batumi is another well-known destination in Georgia and is around 113 kilometres south-west of Kutaisi. No trip is complete without seeing Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.