Batumi

Batumi is Georgia's seaside city: a seven-kilometre boulevard, modern towers along the shore, and green mountains running down to the water. It has its own airport, so you can start or end your trip here without returning to Tbilisi.

6.5 hrs from TBS airport

0.5 hrs from BUS airport

3–4 daysSuggested stay

Why visit Batumi?

✓Sea and mountains in one city

✓Its own airport — no need to drive back to Tbilisi

✓The best choice for honeymoons and families who want a beach

✓Cooler than Tbilisi in July and August

What to see

Batumi BoulevardSeven kilometres of promenade, fountains and bikes — best before sunset.

Ali and Nino moving statueTwo figures that move and embrace each evening. A Georgian-Azerbaijani love story.

Batumi Botanical GardenA large garden on a cliff above the sea — you need a car to reach and cross it.

Argo cable carLifts you to a summit overlooking the city, the port and the whole coast.

Martvili CanyonA day trip from Batumi — blue boats inside a narrow gorge.

Ureki black sand beachMagnetic black sand said to help joints — quieter than the city beach.

Best time to visit

June–September for the sea. May and October are milder and cheaper. Winter is very rainy.

How to get to Batumi

There is no train and no comfortable public transport between Georgian cities. The practical option for a family is a car with a driver who meets you at the airport, stays with you throughout, and knows the mountain roads.

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Common questions about Batumi

How long from Tbilisi to Batumi?

About six hours on a good highway. Many families split it with a stop in Borjomi or Kutaisi.

Can I fly directly to Batumi?

Yes, Batumi has an international airport. We can meet you there and see you off from there — you choose both airports when booking.

Is Batumi suitable for a conservative family?

Yes. The public beach is mixed, but many hotels have private pools and family apartments, and we recommend the most suitable ones.

Nearby destinations

Ureki ← Martvili ← Kutaisi ←

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Why visit Batumi?

What to see

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