Last fact-checked: 20 July 2021

Georgia is one of the fastest-growing dental tourism sectors in Europe, with more and more patients opting to visit the impressive port city of Batumi, as well as the capital of Tbilisi that lies nearly 400 kilometres to the west.

Thanks to low costs, high treatment success rates, friendly and professional care and a plethora of coastal attractions dotted across this ever-expanding city, now is a great time to travel to Batumi for dental care, with rates between 60% and 70% less than in the UK and other European countries.

Find fully background-checked dentists, price lists, patients reviews, travel tips, promotions and clinic booking information with this Dental Departures destination guide.

In fact, some people go as far as referring to Batumi as the “ Las Vegas of the Black Sea " thanks to its fairly small but quality range of casinos, attracting thousands of punters every day from nearby countries where gambling is generally illegal, like Israel and Turkey.

Visitors also flock here to soak up—quite literally—the therapeutic properties of the Black Sea. Also known as the Euxine Sea, the high salt content and natural minerals found in the water here are said to help with a range of health conditions and ailments, such as poor circulation and skin issues. As a result, the city has a number of nearby coastal resorts, such as Anaklia and Ureki, that are home to health spas, mud baths, thermal pools and high-end yet relatively inexpensive holiday resorts.

Back in the city, visitors will find Batumi offers a refreshing blend of 21st-century high-rise buildings, modern shopping and leisure developments, as well as 19th-century architecture, much of which is found in the Old Town quarter. This pretty part of the city has undergone continuous renovation over the last few years in an effort to maintain its old-world charm—with many hip new cafes, restaurants and bars having set up shop in once derelict buildings.

Standard of Dental Care in Batumi, Georgia

Although the standard of dental care in Georgia’s big two cities of Batumi and Tbilisi is generally very high, that doesn’t mean we would recommend walking into the first clinic you see.

But nor are you required spend hours scrolling through countless sites before you go; we’ve done all the homework for you—presenting only the best clinics and experienced dentists in Batumi on our site.

Before any clinic is listed, it must pass our stringent background checks and vetting process, which includes:

• Onsite, making sure that centres use the latest advances in dental technology, like computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacture (CAD/CAM) technology.

• Verifying licenses, ensuring all dentists practising at our partner clinics are registered with the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

• Verification of professional memberships, such as domestic endodontic, implantology and prosthodontic associations.

• Checking that clinics adhere to EU-wide regulations regarding dental best practices in terms of infection prevention and hygiene.

• Carrying out interviews with past patients, with reviews published on our site (negative as well as positive).Updating other important information, such as dental implant brands, prices, ongoing promotions, map locations and opening hours.

On average, patients booking at a global dentist through Dental Departures save between 50% and 70% compared to charges in their home country.

This rule applies to several regions, such as those in the US seeking more affordable care in Mexico or Costa Rica; or Aussies and Kiwis travelling to Southeast Asia in search of more low-cost treatment in countries like Thailand and Malaysia.

In the case of Georgia, patients based in the UK or Germany, where dental costs are amongst the most expensive in the world, can maximise their savings thanks to the relatively short flight time, low-cost accommodation and significant savings on treatment, which we detail below.

Average prices of dental procedures in Batumi, Georgia:

The above table below shows average prices estimates for dental procedures in Batumi calculated at the time of writing.

From the table above, when compared to dental prices at home, these figures can quickly add up to a few hundred pounds or euros saved on minor cosmetics procedures like teeth whitening or single veneers—rising to over 10 or 20 thousand pounds saved on major restorative work, such as an All-on-6, the All-on-4® treatment concept or a full mouth makeover using a combination of treatments.

Dental Departures also guarantees you the best prices online; if you see a better price for the same treatment at the same clinic in Batumi, we’ll match it.

• My Dent Batumi

• Family Dental Center My Dentist

• Indigo Dental Clinics - Batumi

For more options outside of Batumi, take a look at our full list of verified dentists in Georgia (including Tbilisi) here.

Georgia’s second-largest city—located a good 400 kilometres closer to the UK and the rest of Europe than the capital of Tbilisi—makes for a superb getaway, whether or not you’re travelling for dental care.

With a subtropical climate, visitors can expect warm temperatures from May to August, while the autumnal and winter months are also a good time to come thanks to the myriad of art, music and other cultural festivities and events in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.

Situated right next to the famously salty, calm waters of the Black Sea, Batumi is also a base from where thousands of tourists use to visit nearby summer holiday resorts, with long stretches of beaches, coastal nature reserves and spa towns all driving distance (or a short train ride) from the city center.

When pursuing the city, it’s hard to ignore the obviously recent influx of new developments, including modern hotels, glass-clad office towers and modern shopping complexes—all making the Batumi tourist experience feel more like visiting a Central European capital rather than an ex-soviet state.

In your downtime between appointments, try booking an interesting walking tour of the old city center; take a wander past the Alphabet Tower along the waterside promenade (which is illuminated at night); try some traditional, hearty Georgian cuisine at one of the alfresco restaurants in the city center; take a look around St. Nicolas Church, an impressive Greek Orthodox church; or hunt for some modern street art dotted around the side-streets in the form of creative, colorful and often-inspiring murals.

How Can I Get to Batumi? Can I Fly?

Depending on the time of year/seasonal availability, it may be difficult to find a direct flight to Batumi from the UK or certain major European cities.

That said, flying here is not difficult, as long as you don’t mind a quick stopover en-route in Central Europe. Further flight details (with price estimates) are given in the following section.

When driving or arriving by rail, the closest cities to Batumi are:

• Tbilisi (Georgia): 375 km

• Yerevan (Armenia): 440 km

• Ankara (Turkey): 9400

How Much Do Flights to Batumi Cost?

Flights to Batumi (with one change) are available from London or Manchester; at the time of writing, the cheapest price available for a return ticket on comparison site Skyscanner is EUR 150 (GBP 130).

For a shorter layover en route, prices tend to be a little more expensive, costing between EUR 200–300 (return).

The quickest flight time (including change) is approximately 6.6 hours from London.

Please note: Our partner clinics in Batumi may offer free shuttle services from the airport direct to the clinic or hotel on arrival.

Where to Stay in Batumi?

Batumi boasts hundreds of accommodation options with prices to suit every traveller at all budgets. This means that you could stay in the city for as little as EUR 10 in a shared hostel-style room; average three-star hotels cost around EUR 30–50 while luxury retreats are generally around the EUR 100–150 mark.

To see exactly how far your pound or euro will go in the city, check out these surprisingly affordable luxury hotels in Batumi.

Note: Our partner clinics in Batumi may offer free or discounted accommodation when booking certain treatments. Ask our Customer Care Team for more information.

What Else Is There to Do in Batumi?

Whether staying in the city during treatment or heading out of town to one of the nearby coastal resorts, dental tourists will never be short of things to see and do in Batumi.

Here is a quick rundown of the top attractions and activities in Batumi:

• Batumi’s Main Promenade

• Batumi Summer Theatre

• Batumi Botanical Garden

• Walking Tours of the Old City

• Batumi Piazza

• Batumi Fish Market

• Batumi Public Service Hall

• Street Art Tours

• Batumi Botanical Gardens

• Alphabetic Tower

• Gonio Apsaros Fortress

• Argo Cable Car

How Do I Book at a Dentist Batumi, Georgia?

Get started by browsing through our ever-growing list of verified dentists in Batumi.

Compare prices, read patient testimonials and book your free appointment via Dental Departures, with no upfront charges (as you’ll always pay at the clinic).

Our Customer Care Team can be reached 24 hours a day via the toll-free number for your country, email or other options displayed on the contact widget.

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