Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
Batumi's timezone is UTC+4, making Batumi 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to BUS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Airport is a well-known stop between SFO and BUS.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport flight is R 9,438. A return fare is currently R 18,054. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to BUS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to BUS.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
Consider staying at Nino and Ali after arriving from your San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. It's only a short drive from BUS and a comfy option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Hit the road running by picking up a Batumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar to explore Batumi and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Batumi Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
From Batumi Airport, Batumi is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Batumi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Batumi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to BUS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
You've visited Batumi, now it's time to explore other parts of Georgia. Journey around 257 kilometres east to Tbilisi to check off its leading sights. From Peace Bridge to Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi, Kutaisi is another favourite stop in Georgia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.
