Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT): what you need to know
Kutaisi's timezone is UTC+4, making Kutaisi two hours ahead of Helsinki.
To ensure you catch your HEL to KUT flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kutaisi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and KUT:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kutaisi International Airport flight is $186. A return plane ticket is currently $521. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to KUT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kutaisi International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kutaisi International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
Reserve a hotel close to KUT if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kutaisi International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kutaisi International Airport rental car and discover Kutaisi and beyond with your own wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Localrent and GTG Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Kutaisi International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) to central Kutaisi
From Kutaisi International Airport, Kutaisi is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kutaisi International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kutaisi in February.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kutaisi International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kutaisi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to KUT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kutaisi. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Peace Bridge, The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park.
Batumi is another must-experience destination in Georgia and is around 113 kilometres south-west of Kutaisi. No trip is complete without dropping by Batumi Boulevard, Alphabetic Tower and Ali and Nino.
