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How do you get to Batumi from Russia?

Direct flights, via Tbilisi, or overland through Upper Lars.

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Short answer

The fastest way from Russia to Batumi is to fly: direct flights from Moscow to Batumi mostly run in season, while year-round you can fly to Tbilisi or Kutaisi and continue by train. Overland, the route goes through Upper Lars and Tbilisi, about 9-11 hours from the border. Under Georgian law you may not enter Georgia through Abkhazia.

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Why

  1. The train from Kutaisi Airport to Batumi takes about two and a half hours.
  2. The road from Upper Lars to Tbilisi crosses the Jvari Pass, which sometimes closes in winter.
  3. Georgia's law on occupied territories bans entry via Abkhazia from Russia.

Details

Another option is to fly via Istanbul and cross from Turkey at Sarpi, 15-18 kilometres from Batumi. Direct flight schedules change by season, so check in advance.

Tip

If there's no direct flight to Batumi, look at flying to Kutaisi or Tbilisi and taking the train.

What may differ

Direct flights to Batumi run mainly in season, with fewer or none in winter.

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Timetables and prices change, so check with the carrier before you travel.

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