Planning a trip from Stockholm to Batumi? Read this article to the end — it brings together everything you need to plan the journey.
Which airlines fly from Stockholm to Batumi?
Connecting flights are also offered by the well-known Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, which routes passengers through Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Depending on the season, it is also possible to put the trip together yourself with a single stop — for example Stockholm Arlanda to Tel Aviv, and from Tel Aviv on to Batumi with Israir Airlines. Both legs are seasonal, so always check the current timetable before you book this combination.
Stockholm Batumi flights
| გამგზავრება | დაბრუნება | გაჩერება | ავიაკომპანია | ბილეთების პოვნა |
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| 23 ოქტომბერი 2026 | 30 ოქტომბერი 2026 | 3 Გაჩერება |  | ავიაბილეთები 1 690 -დან |
| 23 დეკემბერი 2026 | 29 დეკემბერი 2026 | 2 Გაჩერება |  | ავიაბილეთები 1 360 -დან |
| 24 დეკემბერი 2026 | 28 დეკემბერი 2026 | 2 Გაჩერება |  | ავიაბილეთები 1 486 -დან |
| 25 დეკემბერი 2026 | 28 დეკემბერი 2026 | 2 Გაჩერება | | ავიაბილეთები 1 197 -დან |
How long does the flight from Stockholm to Batumi take?
Because the route is always flown with a connection, the total travel time depends on the airline you choose and on how long you wait at the transfer airport.
Stockholm Batumi — the main routing options
- Via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines): Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) to Istanbul Airport (IST), then on to Batumi with the same airline. The advantage is that both legs sit on one ticket and your baggage is checked through to your final destination.
- Via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (Pegasus Airlines): Arlanda — Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) — Batumi. Often the cheaper option, but remember that checked baggage is priced separately.
- Via Riga (airBaltic): in the summer season airBaltic serves Riga — Batumi, and Stockholm is connected to Riga by the same airline. While the season lasts, this is one of the quickest ways to get there.
- Via Tbilisi or Kutaisi: in winter, when most of Batumi’s international services pause, it is often easier to fly into Tbilisi or Kutaisi and continue to Batumi by domestic flight, train or bus.
Batumi airport — what to know before you travel
- Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport uses the code BUS and sits only about 2 kilometres from the city — the drive into the centre takes just a few minutes.
- The airport has a single runway, 2,500 metres long.
- The terminal was enlarged in 2021 and is now designed for roughly 1.2 million passengers a year.
- Much of Batumi’s international network is seasonal and expands considerably in summer, so when you search, compare several dates and different connecting options.
How to find cheap Stockholm Batumi tickets
- Book your tickets 1.5 to 2 months ahead.
- Fly midweek rather than at the weekend — demand is lower on working days and fares tend to follow.
- Buy both directions at once. Airlines and agencies usually price a return lower than two separate one-way tickets.
- Use a search engine that gathers almost every airline and flight in one place, so you can compare and book without hunting across sites.
Buying Stockholm — Batumi tickets online is straightforward with our search system. Simply choose your departure and destination cities, enter the dates you want, and the system will show you every available flight so you can pick the fare that fits your budget.
Practical tips for a connecting flight
- Connection time. Istanbul Airport is large — for legs booked on a single ticket, 1.5 to 2 hours is a comfortable minimum. If you buy the tickets separately, leave yourself 3 to 4 hours, because the airline carries no responsibility for the second flight if the first one is delayed.
- Baggage. With low-cost carriers, checked baggage is not included in the fare. The headline price looks cheap, but the final total can be higher once bags are added — always compare the full price.
- Separate tickets. If you build the route with different airlines, you will collect your bags at the transfer airport and check them in again, which takes extra time.
- Season. Summer is peak season in Batumi and fares are at their highest. May, early June and September often combine better prices with more comfortable weather.
- Documents. Before departure, check that your passport is valid and look up the transit rules of the country where you change planes.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Stockholm to Batumi?
No, there is no non-stop service. The route always involves a connection — most often in Istanbul, and in summer also in Riga.
Which airlines serve Batumi all year round?
Flights to Istanbul operate year-round: Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport and Pegasus Airlines from Sabiha Gökçen. Domestically, Batumi is linked to Tbilisi by Georgian Airways.
How long is the whole journey?
Total time depends mainly on the layover. Via Istanbul with a short connection the trip usually takes 8 to 10 hours; with a long wait, considerably more.
When is the best time to book?
For the summer season, book 2 to 3 months ahead — demand for Batumi rises quickly. Outside peak season, 1 to 1.5 months is usually enough.
Do I need a transit visa in Istanbul?
If you stay inside the airport’s international zone, travellers from many countries do not need a transit visa, but the rules depend on your citizenship — always check what applies to your passport before you fly.