Why go
- City in Georgia and the capital of Adjara.
- Served by Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV).
History
Batumi is the second-largest city of Georgia and the capital of Georgia's Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the coast of the Black Sea in Georgia's southwest, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the border with Turkey. It is situated in a subtropical zone at the foot of the Caucasus. Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling, but the city is also an important seaport and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing. Since 2010, Batumi has been transformed by the construction of modern high-rise buildings, as well as the restoration of classical 19th-century edifices lining its historic Old Town.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Georgian Airways A9 (CRJ) · 2 routes: Moscow, Tbilisi
- Belavia Belarusian Airlines B2 (CRJ) · 1 route: Minsk 2
- S7 Airlines S7 (A319) · 1 route: Moscow
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319, 737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Istanbul
- ZABAIKAL AIRLINES Z6 (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dnepropetrovsk*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BUS has direct flights to 5 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Moscow, Dnepropetrovsk, Istanbul, Minsk 2, Tbilisi). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Batumi Port Passenger Terminal, 1.1 km); routes include Chornomorsk — Batumi — Chornomorsk, Chornomorsk — Batumi, Batumi — Chornomorsk.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Batumi, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.