Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Batumi is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Athens.
Leave enough time to catch your ATH to BUS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and BUS:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
At the moment, £95 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £202. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ATH to BUS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you're boarding an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BUS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Batumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar to explore Batumi and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Batumi Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport is roughly 4 miles from central Batumi. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Batumi in February.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Batumi Airport for August if you want to go to Batumi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to BUS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Georgia
You've visited Batumi, now it's time to explore more of Georgia. Journey about 160 miles east to Tbilisi to check off its leading sights. From Peace Bridge to The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 70 miles north-east of Batumi, Kutaisi is another favourite stop in Georgia. No visit is complete without checking out Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden.