Getting to Warm Svaneti from the UK
The road into Svaneti. Private transfers are arranged by Justvia.
The two practical questions we hear most: how do I fly there, and how do we get around once we arrive. Here are the flight routes we found for 2026, and how each day is covered, by road or on foot. For the full day by day story and the scenery, see the Warm Svaneti tour page.
Flights
Most travellers fly into Kutaisi (KUT), the closest airport to Svaneti and the start of our group transfers. The tour is land-only, so flights are not included; the notes below are a guide to help you plan.
From London to Kutaisi is usually one stop. As of June 2026, common routes go through Berlin Brandenburg on the way out and Warsaw on the way back, with Wizz Air. Booked early, return fares often start from around £100 to £180, more in peak periods.
There are also direct flights from London to Tbilisi (British Airways and easyJet), but Tbilisi is much further from Svaneti by road, so Kutaisi is usually the better choice for this trip.
Your route at a glance
Airport
How you travel, day by day
All transfers are in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle that we arrange, with a 4x4 where the mountain roads need one. On hiking days you walk, and gentler or vehicle-based options are available on most days.
Met at Kutaisi airport and driven to your hotel.
Kutaisi to Mestia by private minibus, around six hours with stops.
Driven to the start of the Etseri to Mazeri walk, on foot through the day, collected at the end.
By 4x4 on the mountain road to Ushguli, then on foot around the village and valley.
A full walking day from Mazeri toward the glacier and waterfalls.
A gentle day around Mestia, the museum and the old towers.
Mestia back to Kutaisi by minibus in the morning.
Driven to Kutaisi airport for your flight home.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport should I fly into for Svaneti?
Most travellers fly into Kutaisi (KUT), the closest airport to Svaneti and the start of our group transfers. There are also direct flights to Tbilisi, but Tbilisi is much further from Svaneti by road, so Kutaisi is usually the better choice.
Are flights included in the tour?
No. The tour is land only, so international flights are not included. We are happy to help you find the best route from the UK.
How do I get from the airport to the tour?
You are met at Kutaisi airport and driven to your hotel. All transfers are in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle that we arrange, with a 4x4 where the mountain roads need one.
How much do flights from the UK usually cost?
As a guide, London to Kutaisi is usually one stop, and booked early return fares often start from around £100 to £180, more in peak periods. Always check current prices when you book.
How do we travel around once we arrive?
By road in a vehicle we arrange (a 4x4 where needed) and on foot on hiking days. Gentler or vehicle-based options are available on most days.
