How to get from Batumi to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Batumi to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 22h 13m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1054 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 30, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1054 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €138Checked Sep 5 | 2h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €47Older observation | 22h 13m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€138Checked Sep 52h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€47Older observation22h 13m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Batumi to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport → SarpbusLocal bus·45m
- 2Sarp → Gebzebus
Metro Turizm·19h 45m - 3Gebze → Sabiha Gökçen AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·38m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Batumi to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€181October 2026
€151Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro TurizmSarp-GebzeBook →Airport shuttle busGebze-Sabiha Gökçen AirportBook →
Kamil KoçArhavi-GebzeBook →
Turkish AirlinesAlexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Local bus, Metro Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Batumi to Istanbul works
Start with a Local bus bus from Batumi to Sarp, about 45 min. Transfer in Sarp and continue by Metro Turizm bus on to Gebze (19h 45m). Transfer in Gebze and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Istanbul (38 min). In total it's roughly €47 over 22h 13m, 2 transfers.
Batumi to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Batumi to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 22h 13m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Istanbul from Batumi?
About 1054 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Batumi to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €47 to €50. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Batumi to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Local bus, Metro Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, Turkish Airlines.
Can you get from Batumi to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 22h 13m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Batumi to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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