Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Batumi is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Istanbul.
Each week, there are 12 Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 06:45 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:30 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IST to BUS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Batumi (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Georgia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and BUS:
Dubai Airport
Almaty Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport flight is R 1,701. A return fare is currently R 3,964. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to BUS.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IST to BUS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
Consider checking in to Nino and Ali after arriving from your Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport flight. It's only a short drive from BUS and a good option if you'd like to freshen up right away.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Batumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar and find adventure across Batumi and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Batumi Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
From Batumi Airport, Batumi is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Batumi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Batumi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to BUS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many places in Georgia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Batumi. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Around 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi, Kutaisi is another essential stop in Georgia. No visit is complete without checking out Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.