Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
Batumi's timezone is UTC+4, making Batumi four hours ahead of London.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to BUS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and BUS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
Right now, R 3,680 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,455. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to BUS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to BUS.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BUS instead:
Pick up a Batumi Airport rental car and discover Batumi and beyond with your own wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Avis and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Batumi Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Batumi. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Batumi based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Batumi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to BUS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Georgia
You've seen Batumi, now it's time to explore other corners of Georgia. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Tbilisi to check off its leading sights. From Peace Bridge to The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Georgia, consider Kutaisi, roughly 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi. Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden are key highlights.