Destination
Borjomi
Mineral-water spa town in a forest gorge — the classic fresh-air escape.
How to get to Borjomi
By car, Borjomi is about 2 h 35 min from Tbilisi (160 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 2 h 35 min away by car (148 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
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- The mineral water park
- Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Gori and the Uplistsikhe caves
- Surami, for the fortress and the nazuki (sweet bread) stalls
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Nature
- Culture & history
What to eat here
- Tatarberaki
- Apokhti
The cooking of Samtskhe-Javakheti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Borjomi
- Bakuriani Borjomi30 km · 45 minfrom 215 ₾
- Vardzia Borjomi107 km · 2 h 20 minfrom 245 ₾
- Kutaisi Borjomi122 km · 2 h 15 minfrom 190 ₾
- Kutaisi International Airport Borjomi148 km · 2 h 35 minfrom 215 ₾
- Tbilisi Borjomi160 km · 2 h 35 minfrom 245 ₾
- Tbilisi International Airport Borjomi175 km · 3 hfrom 250 ₾
- Batumi Borjomi260 km · 5 hfrom 260 ₾
Tours that include it
Questions about Borjomi
- How far is Borjomi from Tbilisi?
- About 2 h 35 min by car, 160 km.
- Which airport is closest to Borjomi?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 2 h 35 min away by car (148 km).
- When is the best time to visit Borjomi?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Borjomi?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
