Batumi International Airport is a small but well-maintained airport with only three gates. Despite its size, the procedures are fast and efficient. However, there were some inconveniences reported by passengers. The airport lacks proper seating, leading to passengers having to stand, and the cafeteria prices are quite high with poor service. Additionally, the airport is criticized for being expensive, especially compared to the prices in the city. The lack of charging outlets and inadequate restroom conditions were also mentioned as negatives. On the positive side, the airport has a good lounge area after the security check. Overall, the airport receives mixed reviews, with some praising its cleanliness and efficiency, while others express dissatisfaction with the services provided and the overall experience.
Address:
33 Nikoloz Baratashvili Street, ბათუმი
Phone:
+995 422 23 51 00
13.09.24
Lok
A small airport. After the luggage check, there are a duty free shop, a lounge, a snack store and a restaurant.
13.09.24
Seyran
Batumi is one of three international airports in operation in Georgia (along with Tbilisi International Airport serving the Georgian capital and Kutaisi International Airport in Georgia's second largest city Kutaisi). The new airport terminal ha.. Read more »s been in operation since 26 May 2007. With a total area of 4,256 square metres (45,810 sq ft), it is capable of handling 600,000 passengers a year.
On October 25, 2000 when landing at the airport Il-18 aircraft tail number RA-74295 crashed. It was transporting “under the flag” of the 223rd Flight Detachment in joint operation with Aeroflot personnel of the Russian 12th Military Base in Transcaucasia. All 84 people (73 passengers and 11 crew members) on board were killed. The cause of the disaster was the navigation error of the pilots and the lack of control on the part of air traffic control services.
Batumi International Airport has noted a significant growth in the number of passengers since its renovation in 2007. In 2011, the airport handled 134,000 passengers, an increase of 51% over the previous year.
In 2019, the terminal was expanded because the existing capacities were no longer sufficient. The work was completed in spring 2021. The airport's area was doubled to 8000 square meters, which allows the handling of 1,200,000 passengers a year. Part of the work was to expand the number of bus gates, the check-in area, and passport control counters as well as the expansion of duty-free areas and the car park. Additionally, the luggage handling area was partially expanded, where an automatic conveyor system was introduced and an additional one luggage carousel was installed. A total of USD$17 million were invested.
17.08.24
Inna
Very rude staff. First time in my life I experienced racism here. Toilets are disastrous. This place is very backwards regarding customer service. There is no business class/priority line even if it's marked on screen. The airport is very small.. Read more ». The service is very slow. Business lounge has very small variety of food.
17.08.24
ABDULLAH
Very small airport and there are not enough seats for passengers in the departure lounge.
22.05.24
Abdulmohsen
I recently had an unfortunate experience at Batumi Airport. Firstly, the check-in process was chaotic and inefficient, with long wait times and insufficient staffing. The disorganization caused unnecessary stress and frustration for many passengers. .. Read more »Additionally, the staff were extremely slow and unhelpful, further complicating the process.
Security procedures were another major issue. The lines were excessively long, and the understaffed checkpoints only added to the delays. The whole process seemed poorly managed, lacking the efficiency one would expect from an international airport. Moreover, the passport control officers displayed a significant level of racial bias, making the experience even more unpleasant.
Cleanliness of the airport was below standard. Restrooms were not well-maintained, and the overall cleanliness of the terminal was disappointing. This lack of hygiene is unacceptable, especially in a facility that handles such a high volume of travelers.
Furthermore, there was a notable lack of assistance available at the airport. When seeking help, all interactions were marred by a sense of discrimination from the staff, making it difficult to get any useful information or assistance.
The customs officers were extremely rude and unprofessional. Their aggressive behavior and poor attitude added unnecessary stress to an already challenging situation.
Lastly, the limited food and beverage options were a significant drawback. There were very few choices available, making it difficult to find something suitable to eat or drink. This is particularly inconvenient for passengers with dietary restrictions or preferences.
In summary, Batumi Airport needs to address these critical issues in order to provide a better experience for its passengers. Improvements in management, staffing, and facilities are essential to meet the expectations of modern travelers.
12.08.23
Kai
The information stuff didn't help us with info about our bus connection, which basically must stop 2 times a day directly for the airport entry, then they just left the office
27.07.23
Hazem
Small airport but clean
Strange that no bus are there and we walked from gate to plane !!!
22.05.23
Abdullah
It's small size Airport with only 3 gates, but the procedure was fast
23.04.23
제이콥오해성
It is smallest international airport I've ever seen, however, well maintained airport. Immigration officer will ask you many questions when you enter this airport where will you stay, how long will you stay and so on. Customs are fine cpmpare t.. Read more »o eastern asia countries. Over all 4 stars!
21.04.23
assaf
Standing up seems to be the norm as inadequate seating.Maybe they want you to go to the cafeteria where prices are through the roof and service nonexistant.Check in on line to find out they dont, so you have to check in at the counter anyway.indiffer.. Read more »ent service like they are doing you a favour.
19.03.23
Snorre
Super expensive, nothing to do. Water and coke is literally 10 times as expensive as in the city. Coca Cola for 14 gel in the cafe/shop. One restaurant, very expensive. One “Duty free” with prices that would be expensive if it was in GEL,.. Read more » but they are in Euro, so everything is more than twice as expensive as in the city. That is probably why the shop is completely empty and nobody shops. Almost no outlets for charging. Staff very little welcoming. Overall bad experience
26.12.22
Dmitry
Really bad airport for flying from it.
Inside waiting zone you do not have water coolers and you can only buy water from the store, 2 euro for one small bottle, but they do not receive euro or dollars for payment, only GEL.
Second huge problem is a .. Read more »restroom, not it still free, but not clean.
So if some one thinking to buy here something before fly, think twice:)
02.12.22
Angel
They allow dogs in there that can attack you. Got attacked by 2 dogs and bitten. Person working as a security said that it's my fault and those dogs are like local pets. My fault was because I want to a a another part of building with no one the.. Read more »re ( looking for coffee/ food at arrivals, I'll repeat: arrivals, not a restricted area or something). Because departures area has no shops at all. No food or water. Next step is security area that was closed because it's late flight and they don't let you inside even if you already registered. So I went searching for coffee saw 2 dogs, ignored them, and as soon as I turned my back away I heard barks and they start running at me acting angry following me till I got to a safe place. Disgusting place.
After security check was good lounge. The only fckig place okay there
17.10.22
เดชา
Smaller than Tbilisi international airport but that's ok. Plan to change your money back in Batumi downtown because the airport rate is very bad.
08.10.22
Shaima
The airport is pretty small with few shops and cafes. Prices are slightly higher than other places. I ordered a latte in one of the restaurants they didn't have take away option to go.
16.08.22
Nezar
Georgia is nice country and nice people and it seems government put allot of efforts to attract tourists
However , to enter and exit the counters you have to to pass airport and honestly security check police and passports control are very very rude.. Read more » and it is clear they mean it to be racist.
This is very bad and erase all good feelings .
Will not come again or advise my friends to come to Georgia ?♂️
11.08.22
Sarah
At the exit you will find a lot of scammer who charge 100 lari just to drop you to the hotel where Yandex application will charge you 15 lari only. Moreover, the service very slow.
08.08.22
rokhsare
Very small but good. You can easily get through, pick up your luggage and buy sim card (10GB, 17 lari) or (unlimited data for 35 Lari). I recommend to exchange your money to Lari because for example Bolton app (getting cheap taxi) you just can pay in.. Read more » cash.
24.07.22
Eilon
Small airport , shorter lines . We came very early and was a mistake. 2.5 - 2 hours before flight is enough at this airport
Everything is expensive like every airport . Duty free prices are very high as well .
Nothing special to get as a souvenir so .. Read more »buy before entering.
18.07.22
Elvin
DutyFree shopping zone is poor. The prices of the buffet in the waiting area are extremely expensive.
Details: Batumi International Airport has noted a significant growth in the number of passengers since its renovation carried out by TAV Airports H.. Read more »olding in 2007. In 2011, the airport handled 134,000 passengers, an increase of 51% over the previous year.
06.06.22
Chandra
Well maintained Airport, however it is a small one. From main location of Batumi 15-20 min enough. Two hours early check in enough for international travel.
31.05.22
Traveladvisorde
A small and pleasant airport. The authorities are VERY rude and they control more than in EU countries. With this particular way of receiving tourists, one loses the desire to return to Georgia.
17.04.22
menachem
The terminal and duty free airport complex is spacious but small, product prices were expensive (relative to regular prices in Israel) although there was a discount, nice attitude, very sparse security, the airport hardly advanced when it came to tec.. Read more »hnology Passport control is still managed by a person which slowing down the whole process and causes intolerance, Every process during boarding from Luggage deposit to baggage check and passport control takes a lot of time and patience, another thing that causes all the slowness is that only a few of the crew members speak English at an understandable level, Which causes a lack of understanding and experience of explanation and desperate understanding of both parties,
17.03.22
Doris
Small Airport 10 minutes to Orbi Hotels. Fast welcoming process through customs. Easy taxi pickup. No long walking :-)
22.12.21
Jan
The great disadvantage of that airport is that there are no regular flights from the EU. How can Batumi compete for European tourists when you have to transfer in Istanbul (also overnight) or Kyiv? This is a joke. The much smaller Kutaisi airport has.. Read more » much better direct connections to the EU! You have to go by marshrutka for two hours to reach Batumi then. What a shame!
29.11.21
Kitty
Do not fly with Pegasus airlines out of this airport. Our flight continues to be canceled every day of the week and moved constantly with continued cancelations with Pegasus and they blamed it all on “bad winds” yet all other airlines goi.. Read more »ng to the same airport (in Istanbul) left with no problems. We think they are having operational errors/staffing shortages and it’s better to fly with Turkish airlines out of this airport to be safe.
31.10.21
Aka
Super slow, no food, duty free is 3 times more expensive. Not good. The only advantage is distance from the city.
15.09.21
Alexander
Incredible airport. There is no desk nor gate info on the displays, one needs to ask the desk. Security ripped my whole bag — even every page of every document — looking for nothing specific. Passport control was rude for no reason. Then,.. Read more » they just stopped working for 10 minutes, sitting behind the glass with my passport and chatting and laughing between each other, looking at the growing queue with smile..
04.09.21
Слава
Staff didn't speak English (or Russian), it's inappropriate for international airport. Lady at the security check was yelling something to my face in Georgian, rudely ripped out everything in my bag, I didn't understand what was going .. Read more »on.
Also, they passed my full bottle of water (I forgot that it was in my bag), the guy at security check said that it's okay. I wonder how they stick to security requirements and if it's safe to fly from here overall.
24.08.21
Tony
Rating scale is not low enough, zero should be there for such places. They did not care to cover the luggage with simple plastic cover although it was raining heavily. My luggage arrived heavier in load and all clothes are very wet, still didn’.. Read more »t check on my electronics. On the other hand, they filled the bus with too many people without considering the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing. They did not provide any shelter or cover and asked us to wait outside of the bus for plane boarding because bus needed to return. Overall experience was terrible and it was a horrible end for our vacation. Avoid this airport if you are with kids and specially during raining season.
09.08.21
Vladislav
Airport itself is OK for small one. Check-in: they write tickets by hand. They don't have PC-s? Security controll only one line in operation and there was 3 planes within one hour.... Duty free only one shop, after Georgia's price level it .. Read more »is way too expensive. It even more expensive than in some european airports.
In waiting area.. there was some construction works, guys without any safety equipment were welding.
Better go through Tbilisi, unfortunately there is 5h to drive, highway will be available soon.
02.08.21
Nizar
Small not big , but still very convenient for the passengers every thing was going smoothly during our arrival
30.07.21
Sergey
The airport itself is very nice after renovation. Arrivals and departures now have different entrances. Clean and nice, though nothing special. Let's see how departures zone looks now.
20.07.21
Raed
Small airport but convenient, you can go in and out easily and not far away from the city.
The business lounge wasn’t crowded, the duty free shop was good. But it would be better if they have a restaurant with enough tables.
02.07.21
Adnan
Never been to such a worst international airport. Seems like they turned a domestic airport to International one. The staff are slow and not tech savvy. They need to be trained as per International level.
Be ready to be singled out for detailed scre.. Read more »ening in a room if u wearing kandoora or abaya
23.06.21
Viktor
Please kick off the weird Canteen cafe. Cold overpriced and downsized meal from trashcan. 20GEL Adjarauli sized like childrens hand...
Other is good, small clean terminal.
05.06.21
Abdullah
Small, easy, accessible, adjacent to city, hassle free.
27.05.21
roaa
I would give 0 star for everything.
Slow non organized check in process, small hall with no place to set nor decent place to eat. Very dirty restrooms ! Crowded hall totally not safe with COVID situation
06.05.21
Iris
Very small. Ridiculously long line for water and coffee
22.04.21
Diakou
International airport , but with low standard.
04.04.21
Gidon
Beautiful little airport. Good service
03.04.21
Vernon
The airport has a WiFi but it requires authentication via phone number. And my Ukrainian number didn't receive any message, that feels like scam or fishing to me. I bought a beeline sim card (even though I am not willing to use services of russi.. Read more »an company) I had no other choice, as other kiosks didn't work at all. Anyway - the ticket boxes to purchase the bus I let's are not obvious at all and require cash. And most of all - arrival hall doesn't have a tourist information point.
17.01.21
Özgür
nice small airport but could be better
25.09.20
Mohammed
Too small for big city like batumi . And shops inside airport not opened 24hrs
28.08.20
Parth
Affordable airport
26.06.20
Sharatchandra
Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport is an airport located 2 km South of Batumi. The airport is 20 km Northeast of Hopa, Turkey, and serves as a domestic and international airport for Georgia and Northeastern Turkey. It is one of three air.. Read more »ports located in Georgia.
It is a very small airport with 3 check-in counters, 2 boarding gates, 3 immigration counters, a small visa issue counter where they work by hand and manually issue visas. You still have to walk from the Airplane to the gate. A small duty free shop is available and some car rental and touristic shops are scattered around. A small smoking area is available. Toilets are avoidable and smelly. But the staff is tourist friendly and welcoming.
20.02.20
Ramzi
Very small Airport nothing to do there the price too high actually the beer inside 13.5 Lari duty free very small smoking area very cold you should to walk from Gate to the Plane under the rain !!!
01.02.20
Alicia
Incredibly small. Only two boarding gates. You have to walk from the plane even under heavy rain. No buses. Customs and immigration services slow and people in charge are rude and unpolite. Toilets are just for people who dare. The smell and filth ar.. Read more »e terrible. Not enough places to seat while waiting for boarding. Worst airport I’ve ever been to.
14.12.19
Olga
It is a very small airport where the registration of travelers is done by hand in a grossbuch and the boarding passes are also handwritten on a piece of paper. With the amount of flights they have now they are, probably, ok with such system. However,.. Read more » if the number of visitors increases - with all the real estate investment projects on the sea shore - the airport will be swamped. One little waiting area, a tiny cafe and a duty free shop with Borjomi water for 10€ a bottle. Personnel is friendly. If it is your first visit, don’t take a taxi, it will be hugely overpriced. There is a bus service that brings you to the city center in 15-20 minutes. The bus departs every 15 minutes.
17.09.19
Alexey
Small and nice airport with quite fast services. The entrance to the building is in few dozens of meters from plains.
12.09.19
Maryam
They are too slowly, not commanded or even care about the flight time , unorganized, staffs are unprofessionals with passengers