Can I buy a SIM card at Batumi Airport and use it immediately for international calls?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
It is safest to buy a SIM from an official Magti, Silknet, or Cellfie shop using your passport, as airport availability can be limited. Once activated and topped up, the SIM can call regular mobile or landline phones abroad, including basic feature phones.
What the community said
In Georgia there's no monthly subscription fee: you buy the SIM card itself, then separately purchase a package (e.g., data) as needed. This applies to buying at an official operator office in town; conditions for buying at the airport specifically are unclear.
7 days ago
Do not rely on finding a staffed operator counter at Batumi Airport: it is more reliable to buy a SIM in an official Magti, Silknet, or Cellfie store in town. You will need your passport, and activation is usually completed in the shop.
26 days ago Magti, Silknet, Cellfie
A Georgian SIM can make standard voice calls to someone using a basic feature phone; the recipient does not need internet access. Top up your balance first and confirm the international calling rate for the destination country.
32 days ago International calling
If you need service immediately after landing, add a small call package or prepaid credit when buying the SIM. Keep the receipt and SIM packaging with the number in case you need help topping up or configuring service later.
33 days ago Passport and prepaid top-up