Destination
Poti
Georgia's port town at the mouth of the Rioni — the way into Paliastomi Lake and the Kolkheti wetlands.
How to get to Poti
By car, Poti is about 5 h from Tbilisi (319 km). The closest airport is Batumi International Airport, about 1 h 25 min away by car (78 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
5 h
319 km
From the nearest airport
1 h 25 min
Batumi International Airport · 78 km
Which car to take
- Economy
- Comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV / 4x4
- Premium
Asphalt the whole way — anything on the list will do it.
When it is worth it
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to give it
1–2 days
Not counting the drive out and back.
Main sights
- Paliastomi Lake
- Kolkheti National Park
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
What for
- Sea
- Nature
- Culture & history
What to eat here
- Elarji
- Gebzhalia
- Megrelian kharcho
- Megrelian khachapuri
- Ajika
The wine: Ojaleshi, grown on trees along the Tskhenistskali.
The cooking of Samegrelo. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Similar tours
None of our tours stops here yet; these share its theme.
Questions about Poti
- How far is Poti from Tbilisi?
- About 5 h by car, 319 km.
- Which airport is closest to Poti?
- Batumi International Airport, about 1 h 25 min away by car (78 km).
- Do I need a 4x4 to get to Poti?
- No. It is asphalt the whole way, so any car will do.
- When is the best time to visit Poti?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days should I give Poti?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive out and back.
