How to get from Istanbul to Batumi
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Batumi. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 55m by flight, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €47, on Thu, Aug 27.
This fare comes from a search on August 14, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1054 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Sep 9 | 9h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Older observation | 21h 46m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Sep 99h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Older observation21h 46m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Batumi: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Trabzon Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 40m - 2Trabzon → ArhavibusAli Osman Ulusoy·2h 45m
- 3Arhavi → Alexander Kartveli Batumi International AirportbusLocal bus·1h 05m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Batumi
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€85October 2026
€72Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →Ali Osman UlusoyTrabzon-ArhaviBook →Local busArhavi-Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport, Sarp-Alexander Kartveli Batumi International AirportBook →
Metro TurizmIstanbul-SarpBook →
AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →
Kamil KoçTrabzon-HopaBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Local bus, Metro Turizm, AJet, Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Batumi works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Trabzon, about 1h 40m. Transfer in Trabzon and continue by Ali Osman Ulusoy bus on to Arhavi (2h 45m). Transfer in Arhavi and continue by Local bus bus on to Batumi (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €47 over 9h 55m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Batumi: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Batumi?
The most useful route takes about 9h 55m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Batumi from Istanbul?
About 1054 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Batumi cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €45 to €47. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Batumi?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 9h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Batumi?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 9h 55m. About 4h 25m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Batumi?
Istanbul is SAW and Batumi is BUS, so this route is usually written SAW to BUS.
Which operators run Istanbul to Batumi?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Local bus, Metro Turizm, AJet, Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Istanbul to Batumi without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 21h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Batumi?
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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