Batumi is one of three international airports in operation in Georgia along with Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports. It is a subsidiary of the Turkish TAV Group and is the second example of jointly operated airports reflected in the management of a shared airport premises between Georgia and Turkey. The Airport is located 7 kms from the center of Batumi in the direction of the Turkish border.
Apart from the typical functions of a facility of its kind, Batumi’s Airport is an outstanding tourist site. It is one of the few and not so many places around the world where you can stand in front of the landing strip and observe the incoming planes from over the sea. Make sure to check the schedule by clicking here http://www.batumiairport.com/en-EN/flights/departure-flights so you don’t have to wait too long for incoming planes.
Address: Airport highway 220 Tel: +995 422 23 51 00
Web: batumiairport.com
Getting from airport to town: Public bus 10 links the airport to the city center. Tickets cost 0.3 EUR and can be used only after purchasing a special ticket card; Taxi service is provided by local private operators who as anywhere else rip tourists off, charging 10-15 euro for a distance that would usually cost just 3-4 euro. You can order a taxi by contacting one of the local taxi companies, Maxim and Bolt are the best options.
