Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Batumi's timezone is UTC+4, which is the same as Baku.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GYD to BUS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is your ticket to exploring Batumi (and perhaps some other great parts of Georgia!). Browse the direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GYD and BUS include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
R 980 is the lowest price for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,028. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from GYD to BUS by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
83.46% of flights departing from Heydar Aliyev International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from GYD.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Baku. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near GYD? If you're catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Batumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Batumi and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Batumi Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport to central Batumi has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Batumi. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Batumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYD to BUS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be explored once you've seen Batumi. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Peace Bridge, The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park.
Around 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi, Kutaisi is another essential stop in Georgia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden.