Stuttgart Batumi Flights – Cheap Air Tickets (STR–BUS)

Planning a trip from Stuttgart to Batumi? Read on and you will find everything you need to plan the journey: which airlines serve this route, how long the trip takes and how to buy cheap flight tickets online in just a few minutes.

Which airlines fly from Stuttgart to Batumi?

There are no non-stop flights between Stuttgart Airport and Batumi International Airport, so the route is always flown with a connection. The best-known option is the Turkish flag carrier Turkish Airlines, which gets you to Batumi with just one stop. Turkish Airlines handles the transfer at Istanbul Airport.

Connecting flights are also offered by the Turkish low-cost airline Pegasus, which routes its passengers through Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

How long does the Stuttgart – Batumi flight take?

Because the route is flown with a connection, the total travel time depends on the airline you choose and on how long you have to wait at the transfer airport.

How to buy cheap flight tickets from Stuttgart to Batumi

1. Book your tickets 1.5 to 2 months in advance.
2. Fly midweek rather than at the weekend. Demand for travel is lower on working days, so fares are usually cheaper.
3. Buy both legs at the same time. A return ticket bought in one booking is normally cheaper than two one-way tickets purchased separately.
4. Use a search engine that brings together almost every airline and flight, so you can compare and book the ticket that suits you in one place.

Buying Stuttgart – Batumi tickets online is simple with our search engine. Just 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.

Stuttgart – Batumi: route, distance and flight time

There is no direct flight between Stuttgart and Batumi, so the journey always involves one or two stops. The shortest and most popular routing goes through Istanbul:

• Stuttgart (STR) – Istanbul – roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
• Istanbul – Batumi (BUS) – roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

The straight-line distance from Stuttgart to Batumi is about 2,600 kilometres. Once the connection is added, the whole trip usually takes between 6 and 12 hours: with a short layover you arrive in Batumi the same day, while a long layover means a wait in Istanbul.

One important detail: Istanbul has two airports – Istanbul Airport (IST), used by Turkish Airlines, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), used by Pegasus. They are about 70 kilometres apart and getting from one to the other takes 1.5 to 2 hours. If you buy the two legs as separate tickets, make sure you arrive at and depart from the same airport – otherwise leave yourself plenty of time.

Alternative routes: Kutaisi and Tbilisi

Batumi airport has a strongly seasonal schedule: the number of flights rises sharply in summer and drops in winter. If tickets to Batumi are expensive on your dates, or there is nothing available at all, two alternatives are worth checking:

• Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) – about 150 kilometres from Batumi; the bus or transfer ride takes 2 to 2.5 hours. Kutaisi is served by low-cost flights from many European cities, so the total cost of the trip often works out lower.
• Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) – by far the widest choice of airlines and flights; from Tbilisi you can reach Batumi by domestic flight, train or bus.

What to know before you fly

• Baggage. Turkish Airlines economy fares normally include a checked bag, while the cheapest Pegasus fares often cover cabin baggage only. Always check the baggage allowance before you buy – adding a bag at the airport costs far more.
• Time difference. Georgia is on UTC+4 and does not switch to summer time. Georgia is therefore 3 hours ahead of Germany in winter and 2 hours ahead in summer.
• From the airport into town. Batumi International Airport lies only about 2 kilometres south of the city centre, so the transfer into town takes just a few minutes.
• Visas. Citizens of Germany and other EU countries do not need a visa to enter Georgia. Check the exact conditions and permitted length of stay on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.
• Season. July and August are the busiest months in Batumi; this is when fares are highest and seats sell out earliest.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Stuttgart to Batumi?

No. There is no non-stop service on this route – the flight always involves a connection, most often in Istanbul.

Which airline should I choose?

Both Turkish Airlines and Pegasus get you there with a single stop. Turkish Airlines offers more comfort and, as a rule, a checked baggage allowance, while Pegasus tends to have the lower base fare.

Which airport will I land at in Batumi?

Batumi International Airport, IATA code BUS. It sits just south of the city, about 2 kilometres from the centre.

When is the best time to buy tickets?

Around 1.5 to 2 months before departure is usually best. For the summer season (July–August) and the New Year holidays you should book even earlier.

To book flight tickets from Stuttgart to Batumi, call us on: 551 907 907