Tehran to Batumi flights
Batumi lies 1,076 km (668 mi) north-west of Tehran, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Tehran | Batumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Georgia |
| Population | 7.2 million | 186,949 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4 (Asia/Tbilisi) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | BUS, 4 km out |
Clocks in Batumi are 30 min ahead of Tehran right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 2 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Batumi
Crossing from Iran into Georgia: money changes from the Rial to the Lari (GEL); the dialling code becomes +995; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in Batumi
Batumi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT, 93 km), Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport | BUS | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,202 ft | 105 ft |
| David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport | KUT | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,202 ft | 223 ft |
| Rize–Artvin Airport (regional) | RZV | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Batumi from Tehran?
1,076 km (668 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Batumi by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Batumi?
Batumi is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tbilisi against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Batumi flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS); Batumi also has KUT, RZV.
What currency do I need in Batumi?
The Lari (GEL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.