How long does it really take to travel from Minsk to Batumi, and is overland transport worth it?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
Based on recent chat reports, overland travel from Minsk to Batumi can take around 3 days, and travelers considered that normal or even lucky. Multiple flight delays were also mentioned, so it’s best to plan with a large time buffer.
One recent report said acquaintances took about 3 days to get from Minsk to Batumi, and that travel time was described as fairly normal for this route.
Travelers complained that a flight from Minsk had already been delayed 2 to 3 times. The practical takeaway is to keep a significant time buffer if you’re flying this route.
Several participants joked that even a tiny prop plane would be faster than waiting through repeated delays. In practice, that means choosing the fastest available option if timing is critical.