The port, whose full name is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport, is an aerodrome approximately 2 km south of Batumi, the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located in the southwest of Georgia.
Serving in the civil category, the port is the second jointly operated aerodrome in the world, and is located 20 km northeast of Hopa. The port serves the northeast of Turkey both domestically and internationally. Batumi Airport is one of the 3 airports in Georgia that is in active use. The new terminal building, opened on May 26, 2007, has an annual capacity of 600.000 passengers with a total area of 3.915 m².
Batumi International Airport has seen a significant increase in the number of passengers since the renovation carried out by TAV Airports Holding in 2007. In 2019, it was decided to expand the terminal as the existing capacities were no longer sufficient, and the expansion work was completed in the spring of 2021. The area was doubled and increased to 8.000 m², which allowed the transportation of 1.200.000 passengers per year.
Because it serves both Turkey and Georgia, Batumi Airport is a preferred port especially by passengers who hire private jets for their business trips.
Batumi private jet charter prices
Although Georgia air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Batumi are as follows.
| Light Jet | 15.550 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 18.600 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 26.000 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Places to visit and nightlife in Batumi
Batumi, the second largest city in Georgia, is a city that attracts tourists in all seasons thanks to its mild climate.
The most interesting structure of the city is the Ali & Nino Statue, where the stories of two lovers are told, and the Alphabet Tower, which can be considered as another symbolic structure besides this symbolic structure, is one of the places that attract the most tourists.
Other noteworthy sightseeing spots are the Astronomical Clock in Europe Square, the Reverse House, which was built completely upside down, St. Nicholas Church, the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary built at the beginning of the 20th century, the Poseidon / Neptune Fountain in front of the historical theater building, the Batumi Archeology Museum, Europe Square, which is the most social and central point of the city, and Miracle Park, which contains the highest buildings of the city.
Batumi nightlife is very colorful with nightclubs, wine houses, hookah bars and festivals. The city’s main nightclubs include Mandarin Beach, Boom Boom Beach, Iveria Beach and Sector 26. Adjara Wine House and Wine Store Batumi are among the places frequented by tourists in the city, which is also famous for its wineries.
Batumi Airport transport information
Buses and taxis are generally used for transportation from the airport, which is very close to the city center.
Buses No. 10, serving between 07:00 and 23:00, proceed on the route of Batumi Airport-Makhinjauri Train Station. Depending on the traffic in the city, the journey takes 10-15 minutes.
Taxis available 24/7 at the terminal exit reach the city center in about 10 minutes. For passengers who want to cross to the Turkish side, Havaş buses depart according to the flight landing time. Havaş buses take their passengers to Hopa port after a 40-minute journey.
Passengers who want to reach the center by private or rental car can follow the E70 main road and be in the city center within 10 minutes.
