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How do you get to Georgia?

By air, overland from neighbouring countries and by sea.

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Short answer

The easiest way to reach Georgia is by air: there are international airports in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi. Overland, you can enter from Turkey at Sarpi, from Armenia at Sadakhlo or Bavra, and from Russia at Upper Lars. By sea, mainly cargo-passenger ferries serve the ports of Batumi and Poti.

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Why

  1. Three international airports serve flights from Europe, Asia and the CIS.
  2. Sarpi on the Turkish border is one of the country's busiest land crossings.
  3. In recent years the Azerbaijani side has restricted passenger crossings on the land border with Azerbaijan.

Details

From Armenia there are trains, buses and minibuses to Tbilisi, and from Turkey it is easy to cross at Sarpi into Batumi. Before travelling via the Azerbaijan border, check whether the crossing is open to passengers.

Tip

Compare flying into Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi: it can be cheaper to arrive in one city and leave from another.

What may differ

The best route depends on where you start: many low-cost flights from Europe go to Kutaisi, while flights from Russia mostly go to Tbilisi.

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This answer is for reference only. Entry decisions are made by the Georgian border service and the rules may change, so check official sources before you travel.

How to Get to Georgia from Russia: Transport and Routes

  • How do you get from Batumi to Gori?

    Batumi to Gori is about 300 kilometres, around four and a half to five hours by car via Kutaisi and the Rikoti Pass.

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  • What transport runs between cities in Georgia?

    Georgia's main intercity transport is the marshrutka minibus, running from bus stations to almost every town and village; in Tbilisi these are mainly Didube, Ortachala and Samgori.

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  • How do you get from Ukraine to Georgia?

    There are currently no direct flights from Ukraine to Georgia, so travellers first go to a neighbouring country such as Poland, Moldova or Romania and fly from there to Tbilisi, Kutaisi or Batumi.

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  • How do you get from Borjomi to Kutaisi?

    Borjomi to Kutaisi is about 150 kilometres, roughly two and a half to three hours.

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