Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Batumi is UTC+4, which is two hours behind Almaty.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your ALA to BUS flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Astana is your gateway to exploring Batumi (and maybe even some other great parts of Georgia!). Check out the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Astana.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALA and BUS:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport flight is ₹ 14,409. A return ticket is currently ₹ 37,932. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from ALA to BUS, book your trip eight months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ALA to BUS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights departing from Almaty Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
Consider staying in a hotel near BUS if you're taking a late Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Batumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar and see more of Batumi and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Batumi Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport to central Batumi has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Batumi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Batumi Airport for August if you'd like to visit Batumi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALA to BUS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Batumi. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Peace Bridge, The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park.
Kutaisi is another standout destination in Georgia and is around 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi. No journey is complete without visiting Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden.