International Airport of Batumi named after Alexander Kartveli
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. You can check the real-time bus schedule here.
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 0.4 GEL, which covers two trips.
Taxi
If your flight arrives after midnight, you will need to take a taxi as public transportation does not operate during that time. Taxis can be found near the terminal exit. Alternatively, you can book a taxi online (for example, on the website taxi.yandex.ru), which is usually cheaper.
Fare: The cost is typically between 5 and 7 GEL when booking online and 15-20 GEL if taking a taxi at the airport.
Transfer
If you want a comfortable way to reach the city, you can opt for a transfer service. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting for you with a name sign. You can choose a vehicle according to your preferences and book a transfer on the KiwiTaxi website.
Fare: Prices start from 63 GEL for four passengers.
Car Rental
If you want to explore Batumi thoroughly and comfortably, renting a car is a good option. Car rental desks are located within the airport premises, or you can book a car online through websites like rentalcars.
Cost: Prices start from 103 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.
