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BUS Batumi International Airport

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Batumi International Airport (BUS) serves Batumi, about 4 km southwest of Batumi. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABUS
ICAOUGSB
ServesBatumi
From centre4 km
Non-stop5
Airlines5
TimezoneAsia/Tbilisi
Elevation32 m

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The airport in numbers

Batumi International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Batumi International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 616,885 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 624,178 in 2019.

Opened
2007
19 years ago
Passengers / year
616,885
as of 2022
Elevation
32 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
TAV Airports Holding
Passengers per year, 2007–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Batumi International Airport to Batumi

The airport is about 4 km southwest of Batumi, about 13 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10.

Taxi & apps: Bolt and Yandex Go are very cheap and legal — the recommended way. Don't take a rank taxi without a fixed price agreed first. Estimated fare to the centre: ₾10–₾15.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~13 min₾10–₾15
Private transfer~13 minfixed upfront
Car rental~13 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BUS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Kutaisi116 km122 min₾152–₾242
Borjomi151 km159 min₾197–₾313
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Batumi International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₾10–₾15 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Batumi ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Batumi International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Georgian Airways · Belavia Belarusian Airlines · S7 Airlines · Turkish Airlines · ZABAIKAL AIRLINES

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Batumi International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Batumi International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Batumi shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Batumi International Airport to the centre of Batumi?
Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10. The airport is about 4 km southwest of Batumi, about 13 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Batumi International Airport to Batumi?
Roughly ₾10–₾15 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Batumi International Airport?
Bolt and Yandex Go are very cheap and legal — the recommended way. Don't take a rank taxi without a fixed price agreed first.
What's the cheapest way from Batumi International Airport to Batumi?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10.
Can I get from Batumi International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Tbilisi: bus 337 to the centre (cheap, ~40 min). Batumi: bus 10. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Batumi International Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Moscow, Tbilisi, Istanbul, Minsk 2. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Batumi International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Batumi International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Batumi International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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