Travelling from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul is 1 hour 53 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is 1 hour behind Batumi, where Batumi Airport is located.
With 13 flights a week between the two airports, Batumi Airport (BUS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10:35. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from BUS to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 22:05.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from BUS to Istanbul.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Direct flights from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Istanbul are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will be where your journey ends.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Batumi Airport to Istanbul.
We make it easy to book a flight from BUS to Istanbul with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
You can visit Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Georgia. But before booking your cheap tickets from Batumi Airport to Istanbul, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
To reach BUS from central Batumi, it takes around 18 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to BUS? If you've booked an early flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Istanbul
R 1,124 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Batumi Airport to Istanbul. Return flights start from R 2,462. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BUS to Istanbul, reserve your journey 2 months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Batumi Airport to Istanbul. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
As soon as your flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from BUS to Istanbul:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Istanbul, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BUS to Istanbul in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are highlights which should feature on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
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