Flying from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport take 1 hour. Tbilisi and Batumi share the same timezone (UTC+4), so you won't need to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are 9 flights from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, go for the 08:55 Alidaunia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from BUS to TBS is 21:00 with Alidaunia.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUS and TBS:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
When flying domestically within Georgia, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from BUS to TBS, check your ID is valid before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport is 99 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 257 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BUS to TBS.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Batumi Airport (BUS)
Batumi Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Batumi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After a convenient hotel close to BUS? If you've booked an early flight from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TBS instead:
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
From Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 58 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Tbilisi in April.
The warmest month in Tbilisi is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Batumi Airport to Tbilisi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUS to TBS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 8ºC then.
More about Tbilisi
After locking in your flights from BUS to TBS, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Tbilisi. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Peace Bridge, The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Tbilisi itinerary.
Complete your Tbilisi trip with hotels and a car rental
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