Batumi Airport (BUS) Transfers 2026: Prices, Taxi & Routes
Updated July 2026 · BUS airport · ~2 km from central Batumi · fixed-price routes
| From Batumi Airport to | Distance | Fixed price (pay driver) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batumi city centre | ~2–7 km | ~20–40 GEL | ~10–15 min |
| Gonio / Kvariati / Sarpi | ~15–25 km | ~30–50 GEL | ~25–40 min |
| Kobuleti | ~35 km | ~40–60 GEL | ~40–50 min |
| Kutaisi (city) | ~145 km | ~100–150 GEL | ~2–2.5 h |
| Tbilisi | ~370 km | ~400–550 GEL | ~5.5–6 h |
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
Batumi International Airport is one of Georgia’s three main gateways and by far the closest to its city — the terminal is barely 2 km north of central Batumi, right on the coast. Arrivals is small and walkable, and you step out almost on the beach road. Because the airport is so close to town, the main decision is not how to get in but whether you want a fixed price agreed in advance or to haggle with an airport taxi at the kerb. A pre-booked private transfer removes the negotiation: the driver meets you with a nameboard and the fare is set before you land.
Batumi Airport to the city centre
The ride into central Batumi — to the Boulevard, Old Town or the high-rise hotel strip — is short, roughly 20–40 GEL and 10–15 minutes depending on your exact hotel and the traffic along the seafront. Metered kerb taxis exist but rates vary; a fixed transfer is predictable and door-to-door with luggage help. Our dedicated Batumi Airport to city centre guide breaks down every option including the local bus.
South to Gonio, Kvariati and Sarpi
Many travellers skip central Batumi for the quieter pebble beaches just south — Gonio, Kvariati and Sarpi on the Turkish border. These are 15–25 km from the airport, about 25–40 minutes, for roughly 30–50 GEL fixed. See our Gonio and Kvariati & Sarpi guides for the beaches and the fortress.
North to Kobuleti and the coast
Heading up the coast to Kobuleti or Ureki’s magnetic black sand is about 35 km and 40–50 minutes for roughly 40–60 GEL. Our Batumi to Kobuleti guide covers the resort strip; from the airport it is a simple fixed run.
Check your date — Batumi Airport transferLonger hauls: Kutaisi and Tbilisi
Batumi Airport also works as a starting point for the west and the capital. Kutaisi is about 145 km (2–2.5 hours, ~100–150 GEL) — useful if you fly into Batumi but connect out of Kutaisi’s low-cost hub, covered in our Batumi Airport to Kutaisi guide. Tbilisi is the long haul at ~370 km and 5.5–6 hours for roughly 400–550 GEL; see the Batumi Airport to Tbilisi guide or compare with the coastal Tbilisi–Batumi transfer and train.
Private transfer vs airport taxi
For the 10-minute hop into Batumi, an airport taxi is fine if you are happy to agree the price at the kerb. For anything longer — the southern beaches, Kobuleti, Kutaisi or Tbilisi — or if you land late, are travelling with family, or want a driver waiting with your name, a pre-booked fixed transfer is calmer and usually better value once you factor in luggage and the certainty of the price. OrbiTrip charges no commission, so the fixed fare goes straight to the driver.
How booking works with OrbiTrip
Open the Batumi Airport search, set the airport as your pickup and your destination — hotel, beach town or another city — then choose date, time and vehicle class. The fixed price you see is what you pay; there is no online card checkout. OrbiTrip is a free platform connecting you with a licensed local driver, and you get their contacts after confirmation to agree the meeting point in arrivals.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Batumi Airport from the city centre?
About 2 km — the terminal is just north of central Batumi on the coast. A transfer or taxi into town takes only 10 to 15 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Batumi Airport to the city?
Roughly 20 to 40 GEL for the short ride into central Batumi, depending on your hotel and traffic. A pre-booked fixed transfer sets that price in advance and is paid directly to the driver.
Can I get from Batumi Airport to Gonio or Kvariati?
Yes. The southern beach villages of Gonio, Kvariati and Sarpi are 15 to 25 km from the airport, about 25 to 40 minutes, for roughly 30 to 50 GEL as a fixed transfer.
Is there a transfer from Batumi Airport to Kutaisi or Tbilisi?
Yes. Kutaisi is about 145 km (2 to 2.5 hours, ~100 to 150 GEL) and Tbilisi about 370 km (5.5 to 6 hours, ~400 to 550 GEL), both at fixed per-car prices paid directly to the driver.
Does OrbiTrip charge a booking fee for airport transfers?
No. OrbiTrip is a free platform with no commission and no online card checkout. You pay the agreed fixed fare directly to your licensed driver at the end of the ride.
Will the driver meet me inside the terminal?
Yes. After you book you receive the driver’s contacts to agree the exact meeting point; drivers typically wait in arrivals with a nameboard.
OrbiTrip — a free platform connecting travellers with licensed Georgian drivers. Fixed prices, paid directly to the driver.