There are 9 ways to get from Batumi to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Batumi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BUS - SAW
4h 49m₺16,374–36,388Bus via Hopa
cheapest- Take the bus from Hopa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK5503
26h 27m₺1,615–2,240Bus
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaraybus
20h 32m₺2,019–3,900Drive 1,252.2 km
- Drive from Batumi to Istanbulcar 1,252.2 km
16h 18m₺7,626–11,015Bus to Rize–Artvin, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Ardeşenbus
- Fly from Rize–Artvin (RZV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane RZV - SAW
6h 18m₺3,801–8,316Fly Batumi International Airport to Istanbul
- Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Istanbul (IST)plane BUS - IST
5h 24m₺6,021–21,040Bus to Rize–Artvin, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Ardeşenbus
- Fly from Rize–Artvin (RZV) to Istanbul (IST)plane RZV - IST
6h 53m₺12,643–13,858Bus, shuttle to Trabzon Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Derepazaribus
- Take a shuttle bus from Derepazari to Trabzon Airport
- Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane TZX - SAW
8h 1m₺2,732–8,252Shuttle to Kutaisi International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Batumi Gogebashvili St to Kutaisi Airport
- Fly from Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KUT - SAW
6h 46m₺4,022–20,522
Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batumi to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Hopa which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 26h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Batumi to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 37.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Batumi Central and arriving at Istanbul Aksaray. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 32m.
The distance between Batumi and Istanbul (State) is 1056 km. The road distance is 1252.2 km.
The best way to get from Batumi to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus which takes 20h 32m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Batumi to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Batumi to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Batumi Central station.
The best way to get from Batumi to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 37.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 20h 32m.
Batumi to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Aksaray station.
Istanbul (State) is 1h behind Batumi. It is currently 3:49 AM in Batumi and 2:49 AM in Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines flies from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaray once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,019–3,900 and the journey takes 20h 32m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Batumi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–21,000
Flights from Rize–Artvin to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–19,000
Flights from Rize–Artvin to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–23,000
Flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–18,000
Flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–21,000
Flights from Kutaisi International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–20,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Rize–Artvin to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–7,500
Flights from Rize–Artvin to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–7,500
Flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–7,000
Flights from Trabzon Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–7,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Batumi International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–20,000
Flights from Rize–Artvin to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,019–3,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,700–3,900
Bus from Batumi Central to Ardeşen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–750
Bus from Batumi Central to Ardeşen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺500–750
Bus from Batumi Central to Derepazari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺600–900
- Phone
- 444 0 487
- [email protected]
- Website
- Havas
Shuttle from Derepazari to Trabzon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺45–320
- Website
- Havas
- Phone
- +995 322 80 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Georgian Bus
Shuttle from Batumi Gogebashvili St to Kutaisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺480
- Website
- Georgian Bus
- Schedules at
- Georgian Bus
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Hopa bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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