Destination
Abastumani
A forest health resort under Georgia's national observatory and its dark skies.
How to get to Abastumani
By car, Abastumani is about 4 h 45 min from Tbilisi (242 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 4 h 10 min away by car (117 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
From Tbilisi
4 h 45 min
242 km
From the nearest airport
4 h 10 min
Kutaisi International Airport · 117 km
Which car to take
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Paved, but long and steep. Choose a car that is still comfortable after four hours.
Best time to go
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
2–3 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Abastumani observatory
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Borjomi park and its springs
- Rabati castle at Akhaltsikhe
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Nature
What to eat here
- Tatarberaki
- Apokhti
The cooking of Samtskhe-Javakheti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Questions about Abastumani
- How far is Abastumani from Tbilisi?
- About 4 h 45 min by car, 242 km.
- Which airport is closest to Abastumani?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 4 h 10 min away by car (117 km).
- When is the best time to visit Abastumani?
- Summer and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Abastumani?
- 2–3 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
