Alphabet Tower
A tower decorated with the letters of the Georgian alphabet, one of the city's modern symbols.
Tickets →Batumi, Georgia
Batumi: airports, things to do and where to stay
Batumi is Georgia's seaside city on the Black Sea and the capital of Adjara, with a long promenade, modern skyscrapers and a small old town. It is a very popular beach destination in summer.
Batumi airports
From the airport to central Batumi
Batumi Alexander Kartveli airport is about 3 km from central Batumi.
Bus
The airport is only a few kilometres from Batumi, and buses and minibuses link it with the city.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. The ride to the centre is short, about 10-15 min. It is best to agree or check the fare before getting in.
Batumi
Things to do in Batumi
Batumi Boulevard
A long seafront promenade along the Black Sea, with parks, a cycle path, fountains and cafés.
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Batumi Botanical Garden
A large botanical garden on the coast north of the city, with views of the sea.
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Ali and Nino
A moving steel sculpture in which two figures slowly approach and merge, by the port.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Batumi?
Batumi is served by Batumi Alexander Kartveli (BUS).
How far is the airport from central Batumi?
Batumi Alexander Kartveli airport is about 3 km from central Batumi.
How do I get from the airport to central Batumi?
From Batumi Alexander Kartveli airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Batumi?
Highlights of Batumi include Alphabet Tower, Batumi Boulevard, Batumi Botanical Garden, and Ali and Nino.
Photo credits
- Alphabet Tower: Andrew Milligan sumo, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Batumi Boulevard: Zviad Avaliani, Attribution, Wikimedia Commons
- Batumi Botanical Garden: DraculaARM, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ali and Nino: Vicuna R, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons