Flying from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Batumi.
Each week, there are 13 Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 10:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:05 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your BUS to IST flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BUS and IST include:
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Dubai Airport
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Right now, R 2,006 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,176. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUS to IST.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BUS to IST.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Batumi Airport (BUS)
When it comes to Batumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Batumi Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Batumi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to BUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reserve a hotel near IST if you're taking a late Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BUS to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.