Flights to Batumi
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| Airport of arrival: | Batumi International Airport |
| Flight time from Istanbul to Batum: | 2 hours 5 minutes |
Batumi is the third populous city of Georgia and is located in the most southwestern part of the country, bordering Turkey. Batumi is a growing tourism destination with its gorgeous beaches, vibrant social life, and fascinating modern landmarks. We have cheap flight tickets to Batumi with frequent direct flights departing from İstanbul.
Transportation
We offer amazing direct flight deals to Batumi departing from İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. It is also possible for you to enjoy our advanced flight network to find connecting flights to Batumi through İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport departing from various cities across the globe.
About the Airport
We offer amazing flight deals to Batumi arriving at Batumi International Airport. Batumi International Airport is located 5 kilometers away from the city center.
Batumi International Airport
Batumi International Airport (BUS) is one of the busiest airports of Georgia with more than 600.000 passengers in 2019 and has been in operation for commercial flights since 2005. There are many shops, restaurants, and cafés at the airport as well as facilities for banking, medical, religious, and special assistance services.
Transportation from Batumi International Airport to City Center
You can arrive to Batumi city center from Batumi International Airport with public bus, taxi, and car.
Public bus line 10 is available between 07:00 and 23:30 with frequent depart schedules. The trip to the city center costs 0.80 GEL and takes approximately 15 minutes. You can buy the ticket from the driver.
There are also many taxis available in the airport 24/7. The trip to Batumi city center costs 15 GEL on average and approximately takes 10 minutes.
You can also enjoy the city with a rental car. Our car rental service has great offers for you in here.
Public Transport
You can use public buses, small buses (marshrutkas), and taxis to get around in the city. In order to use public buses, you need to buy a rechargeable travel card which is available in the main stations, vending machines, and kiosks for 0.30 GEL.
There are more than 20 public bus lines in Batumi. You can click here to check their timetables and routes. The site is available in English.
Small buses cover many areas in Batumi. They do not have fixed stops on the route, pick-up and drop-off is made on demand, and the fare is paid in cash. The fare is usually 0.50 GEL within the city limits.
You can also use taxis to get around in the city. Most taxis have a meter with fixed rates which are around 0.70 GEL per kilometer while some private taxis do not carry a meter. It is recommended for you to negotiate the fare before hopping in to those taxis.
Accommodation
There are different variety of accommodation options in Batumi ranging from five-star hotels to amazing boutique hotels. Most hotels in Batumi are located alongside the Black Sea with gorgeous sceneries. Hotels located around Rustaveli Avenue and Sherif Khimshiashvili Street offer an amazing stay to its guests and you will be staying in the heart of the city.
If you are looking for a comfortable visit and want to stay closer to the airport, you can stay in hotels located around Lech and Maria Kaczynski and Grigol Eliava Streets. These streets are also has many great boutique hotels.
We would love to help you organize your trip to Batumi and you can book a hotel easily through our website.
Food
Batumi offers amazing local dishes to its visitors with its fresh seafood and pastry recipes. These recipes present a delicious fusion of Georgian, Caucasian, and Turkish kitchens. There are many great local restaurants in Batumi that serve authentic recipes such as “Khinkali”, “Khachapuri”, and “Buglama”.
If you would like to know more about the amazing Batumi cuisine, you should have a look at our Batumi Cuisine Guide.
Useful Information
We have listed some side notes about Batumi for you right below.
Visa Process
Georgia does not mandate a visa from many nationalities. You can click here to check if your nationality is eligible for visa-free entry to Georgia.
Neighboring Cities
In addition to what Batumi has to offer, you can travel these closely located cities to keep on discovering.
- Kobuleti (31 km)
- Ureki (55 km)
- Poti (71 km)
- Kutaisi (150 km)
Weather
Batumi has a warm oceanic climate with a high chance of rain throughout the year. Summers are warm with a lesser chance of rain while winters are chilly and rainy. It is recommended for you to visit Batumi during summers to enjoy its amazing beaches and vibrant social life in more welcoming weather conditions.
Essential Numbers
- Country Code: +995
- City Code: 422
- Batumi International Airport Number: +995 422 23 51 00
- Emergency Number: 112
Places to see
Batumi is an amazing city to explore with its marvelous modern and historical landmarks as well as its breath-taking natural attractions. In Batumi, you should definitely visit Batumi Botanical Garden, Statue of Ali and Nino, and Gonio Fortress.
You can visit our comprehensive Batumi Travel Guide to learn more about Batumi and its must-see attractions.
