The Batumi International Airport, named after Alexander Kartveli, is located 7 kilometers away from the city. It serves approximately 600,000 passengers annually.
How to get to the city center
From the airport, you can reach the city center by bus, taxi, transfer, or by renting a car. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
Public transport
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Georgia right upon arrival, taking public transport is a good option that will provide you with vivid experiences.
Bus
By taking buses number 9 and 10, you can quickly reach the city center. The first bus travels along Bagrationi and Gorgiladze streets to Bazaar Square in the city center, while the second bus runs along Lech and Maria Kachinski, Sheriff Khamsiashvili, and Rustaveli Avenue to the railway station.
Where to find: The bus stop is located near the terminal exit on the right side.
Where to buy a ticket: You can purchase tickets from the bus conductor.
Operating hours: From 07:00 to 00:00 during the season and until 20:00 during the colder months.
Fare: The fare is 0.8 GEL, which covers two trips.
Taxi
If your flight arrives after midnight, you’ll need to take a taxi, as public transport does not operate at that time. Taxis are available right outside the terminal. You can also order a taxi online.
Price: from 20 to 25 GEL if booked online, and 25–30 GEL if taken at the airport.
Transfer
If you prefer maximum comfort, book a transfer — the driver will meet you at the airport with a name sign. You can choose a vehicle according to your needs and book the transfer at the KiwiTaxi website.
Price: from €23 (~70 GEL) for up to four passengers.
Car rental
If you'd like to explore Batumi thoroughly and comfortably, consider renting a car. Rental desks are located at the airport, or you can book online (e.g., on rentalcars).
Price: from $65 (~180 GEL) per day for an economy-class car.
How to get to the train station and bus station
The Batumi train station is located at 10 Grishashvili Street. You can reach it by taking bus number 10 (final stop) or bus number 9 with a transfer at Shavsheti bus stop (old bus station) to buses number 8, 15, or 16.
To reach the new bus station (1 Gogolia Street) from the airport, you can take bus number 10. For the old bus station (1 Mayakovski Street), bus number 9 is available.
