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About Batumi

Beautiful, grand buildings and extensive parks attract one’s attention in Batumi, a historical Georgian city on the coast of the Black Sea with remains dating back to the Romans. The Adjara State Museum, tomb of Saint Matthias, Gonio-Apsaros Fortress, Orta Cami mosque built by the Ottomans, Batumi State Park, and Aquarium are some of the touristic highlights. Batumi also has a very vibrant nightlife including several casinos. You can visit the city any time of the year since the climate is mild in general. You can also spot exotic plant species in the parks as the climate is nearly tropical. 
 
Bordering Turkey, one can get to Batumi by air, or by road over Artvin through the Hopa border crossing. The flight between Istanbul and Batumi takes about 2 hours. 2 Km to the city center, the airport is sometimes used by those living in the northern provinces of Turkey as well. The company Havaş even operates shuttles from Hopa to the Batumi Airport.

Transportation to Batumi City Center from Airport

Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl. Airport

Batumi Airport is one of three airports in Georgia that serves both international and domestic air travel. The airport has been operational since 2007. There are many transportation methods available to get to Georgia and northeast Turkey. The airport is located 20 km from the city of Hopa, Turkey and also serves as an airport for northeastern Turkey. The highway provides quick and easy access to the city center from the airport.

Batumi Airport is located 2 km from the city center. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi, bus, rental car, or personal car.

Taxi

You can choose to go to the city center from the airport by taxi. Taxis are the fastest method of transportation since the airport is located only 2 km away. You can find taxis located at the terminal exit. The total trip to the city center by taxi takes about 15 minutes. Despite the fact that taxis are the most costly method of transportation they have the advantage of being the fastest alternative.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Batumi Airport is by bus. Buses are very affordable and get to the city center in about 20 minutes. Buses depart adjacent to the terminal building. You can get on the bus right after you land and start your trip to the city center without waiting.

HAVAŞ

Those who are traveling to Hopa, Turkey can take the Havaş shuttle buses. Havaş shuttle buses provide services for every plane that lands at Batumi Airport. Havaş shuttle buses depart for Hopa, Turkey 25 minutes after the flight has landed. The total trip takes about 45 minutes; you pass through the Sarp border and get dropped off at the Hopa Port.

Weather in Batumi

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 15ºC - Max 20ºC
ThursdayMin 13ºC - Max 17ºC
FridayMin 11ºC - Max 15ºC
SaturdayMin 9ºC - Max 11ºC
SundayMin 7ºC - Max 10ºC

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