Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Batumi's timezone is UTC+4, making Batumi one hour ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to BUS start at 11:55 — the earliest with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 16:05 with Pegasus. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW 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.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Batumi (and then seeing more of Georgia!) is a snap with Pegasus Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Pegasus Airlines on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SAW to BUS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SAW and BUS include:
Dubai Airport
Almaty Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport flight is $127. A return plane ticket right now is $264. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to BUS.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAW to BUS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of all flights leaving Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SAW:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
Step off your Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option within easy reach of BUS, make your way to Nino and Ali.
Travel at your own speed with a Batumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar and chase adventure across Batumi and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Batumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Batumi. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Batumi. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Batumi Airport for August if you'd like to visit Batumi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to BUS in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Georgia
Batumi has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Georgia just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres east of Batumi, a trip to Tbilisi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Peace Bridge, Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace.
Kutaisi is another favourite destination in Georgia and is around 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi. No journey is complete without dropping by Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.

