Planning a trip from Vienna to Batumi? This guide gathers everything you need before you book: which airlines fly the route, how long the journey really takes, when fares are lowest and how to put the trip together without overpaying.
Which airlines fly from Vienna to Batumi?
There are no non-stop flights between Vienna and Batumi International Airport. The route is always flown with at least one connection, and the Turkish carriers handle most of the traffic: Pegasus Airlines connects through Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, while Turkish Airlines connects through Istanbul Airport.
You can also build the trip from two separate airlines — for example, fly from Vienna to Tel Aviv with Ryanair or Wizz Air and continue straight to Batumi with Israir Airlines. Just remember that tickets bought separately are not protected if the first flight is delayed.
Vienna Batumi flights
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How long does the Vienna to Batumi flight take?
Because every option involves a transfer, the total travel time depends on the airline you choose and on how long you have to wait at the connecting airport rather than on the flying time alone.
How to find cheap Vienna to Batumi tickets
- Book roughly 1.5 to 2 months before departure.
- Fly midweek rather than at the weekend — demand is lower on working days and fares usually follow.
- Buy both legs at the same time: airlines and agencies almost always price a return ticket better than two separate one-way tickets.
- Use a search engine that brings together every airline and every flight, so you can compare all of the options on a single screen.
You can book cheap Vienna to Batumi tickets online in a couple of minutes with our search engine. Simply enter your departure and destination cities, choose your dates, and the system will show every available flight so you can pick the one that fits your budget.
Updated: 16 October 2026
Vienna–Batumi: no direct flight, so what are your options?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Batumi International Airport (BUS) are not linked by a non-stop service, so the journey always involves at least one change of plane. The city you connect through is what really decides both the price and the total time on the road.
The most commonly used connecting cities
- Istanbul (IST) — Turkish Airlines. One airline for the whole journey: your bags are checked through to Batumi, and if the first flight is late the airline is responsible for rebooking you.
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) — Pegasus Airlines. Usually the cheapest headline fare, although baggage, seat selection and meals are all paid for separately.
- Tbilisi (TBS) — Georgian Airways. Vienna to Tbilisi, then on to Batumi on a domestic flight.
- Baku (GYD) — Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL).
- Tel Aviv (TLV). A particularly busy gateway to Batumi during the summer season.
- Chisinau (RMO) and Dubai (DXB). Longer routings, but occasionally far cheaper.
Keep in mind that Batumi’s schedule is strongly seasonal: there are far more flights in summer than in winter, and some connecting options disappear from the timetable altogether between November and March.
An alternative: fly to Kutaisi or Tbilisi and continue overland
Flying into Kutaisi or Tbilisi and covering the last stretch by road or rail is often cheaper than flying all the way to Batumi:
- Kutaisi (KUT) — about 140 km from Batumi; roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by car or minibus.
- Tbilisi (TBS) — about 370 km from Batumi; around 5.5 hours by train, 5 to 6 hours by car, or under an hour on a domestic flight.
One important update: Wizz Air closed its Vienna base in March 2026 and dropped the direct Vienna–Kutaisi service with it, so what used to be the cheapest option is no longer available. Always check the current timetable before you buy.
Batumi International Airport (BUS)
- Codes: IATA BUS, ICAO UGSB. The airport is named after the celebrated aircraft designer Alexander Kartveli.
- It sits just about 2 km south of the city centre — a five to ten minute taxi ride — and a city bus also serves the terminal.
- 2024 was a record year, with almost 952,000 passengers, well above the pre-pandemic 2019 figure.
- The terminal is compact, so check-in and security rarely take long.
Vienna Airport (VIE): getting there from the city
- The airport is in Schwechat, roughly 18 km south-east of central Vienna.
- City Airport Train (CAT) — non-stop from Wien Mitte in about 16 minutes.
- S-Bahn line S7 — the same corridor with stops, about 25 minutes and several times cheaper.
- ÖBB trains — around 15 minutes from Wien Hauptbahnhof.
If you are flying with a low-cost carrier, plan to be at the airport two to two and a half hours before departure: these airlines enforce their check-in and bag-drop deadlines strictly.
Practical tips for the Vienna–Batumi route
- Add baggage in advance. Low-cost fares normally include nothing more than a small personal item. Adding a bag at the airport is almost always several times more expensive than adding it online.
- Be careful with separately booked tickets. If you buy the two legs from two different airlines, the second carrier is not responsible for a delay on the first. Leave at least three to four hours for the connection and expect to collect and re-check your luggage.
- Season matters. July and August are the most expensive months; November to March the cheapest. If your dates are flexible, shifting your trip by a week or two often brings the fare down.
- Two airports in Istanbul. IST and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) are far apart, on opposite sides of the Bosphorus, and getting between them takes at least an hour and a half to two hours. Make sure both of your flights use the same airport.
- Set a price alert. If departure is still months away, track the fare and wait for a drop instead of booking straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Vienna to Batumi?
No. There is no scheduled non-stop service on this route — every journey involves at least one connection, most often in Istanbul, Tbilisi or Baku.
How long is the journey in total?
The fastest itineraries, with a short layover, come in at around seven to eight hours. Cheaper tickets usually mean a longer wait, stretching the trip to anywhere between ten and fifteen hours.
What is the time difference between Vienna and Batumi?
Georgia stays on UTC+4 all year and does not change its clocks. Austria is three hours behind during the winter and two hours behind once summer time begins, so Batumi is always ahead.
Do EU citizens need a visa for Georgia?
Citizens of the EU, including Austria, can enter Georgia without a visa and stay for up to one year. A valid passport or, for some nationalities, a national ID card is enough — no advance paperwork is required.
Do I need a Turkish visa if I connect in Istanbul?
Not if you stay airside in the transit area. If you want to leave the airport during a long layover, check your own nationality’s entry rules for Türkiye first.
Which airport should I choose — Batumi, Kutaisi or Tbilisi?
If Batumi is your destination and you are travelling with luggage, Batumi airport is by far the most convenient: the centre is only minutes away. If price matters more and a two to three hour transfer does not put you off, compare Kutaisi and Tbilisi as well — even with the onward transport, the total cost is often lower.