Out and back: different rules
Moscow to Batumi
No EU261. Georgian rules cover flights into Georgia from a third country only on a Georgian airline, and only if you got no compensation or assistance in the departure country.
Batumi to Moscow
Departs from Georgia: Georgian rules apply on any airline, Georgian or foreign.
What we did not check
Which airlines currently fly this route. Check who operates the flight on your ticket.
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How much, and why the figure is uncertain
Georgian rules pay €250 for flights up to 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500-3,500 km and €600 over 3,500 km, in cash or by bank transfer.
By our rough estimate the route is about 1,625 km, just above the 1,500 km line, which points to €400. The margin is small, so the final amount depends on the exact distance.
| Situation | Under Georgian rules |
|---|---|
| Arrived 3+ hours after the announced time | €250 or €400 depending on distance |
| Rerouted, delay within 2/3/4 hours by distance | may be cut by 50% |
| Extraordinary circumstances | no compensation |
What counts as extraordinary in Georgia
The list looks like the EU one, with one difference worth knowing in advance:
- political instability;
- weather incompatible with operating the flight;
- security risks and unexpected flight safety shortcomings;
- strikes: Georgian rules name them explicitly as extraordinary.
Assistance at Batumi airport
- Meals, drinks and two calls or emails: from 2 hours of delay on flights up to 1,500 km, from 3 hours on 1,500-3,500 km flights.
- A hotel and transfer if departure is moved by at least 24 hours.
- With a delay of 5 hours or more you can give up the flight and get the fare refunded.
- Note your actual arrival time in Moscow and keep receipts.
Why we do not send you to AirHelp for this route
Whether AirHelp takes claims under Georgian rules has not been verified, and outside EU261 and UK261 AirHelp decides case by case. AirHelp+ insurance payouts also exclude flights to and from Russia. So on this route, go to the airline directly and keep AirHelp for flights covered by the European regulation.
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Is there compensation for a delayed Batumi-Moscow flight?
Under Georgian rules, yes, on any airline, if you arrived 3+ hours late and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.
And Moscow-Batumi?
Only if a Georgian airline operates it and you got no compensation or assistance in the departure country. EU261 does not apply.
How much?
€250 up to 1,500 km, €400 for 1,500-3,500 km. The route is about 1,625 km, close to the line, so the exact distance decides.
Is a strike a valid excuse for the airline?
Under Georgian rules, yes: strikes are listed as extraordinary circumstances.
Can I claim through AirHelp?
It is not verified whether AirHelp takes Georgian claims, so we do not offer it for this route.
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Data as of 22 October 2026. Prices and terms are set by the service; check them when booking.