Flight distance and route essentials<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe air distance from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Batumi (BUS) is roughly 1,220 kilometres. A direct flight reaches the Black Sea coast in about 2 hours and 15-30 minutes, which makes Batumi one of the fastest seaside destinations to reach from Israel.<\/p>\n
Depending on the season, direct flights on this route are operated by the Israeli airlines Arkia<\/strong>, Israir Airlines<\/strong> and El Al<\/strong>. Frequencies are seasonal – there are far more departures in summer than in winter – so always check the current schedule for your specific dates.<\/p>\nGetting from Batumi Airport to the city centre<\/strong><\/h2>\nBatumi International Airport sits about 9 kilometres from the city centre, so the transfer takes only 20-25 minutes.<\/p>\n
\n- City bus<\/strong> – routes heading into the centre (including line No. 10) stop at the airport. This is the cheapest option; the ride takes around 25-30 minutes and the fare is paid by bank card or a local transport card.<\/li>\n
- Taxi or ride-hailing app<\/strong> – there is a taxi rank right outside the arrivals hall. Ordering through an app is normally cheaper than agreeing a price on the spot.<\/li>\n
- Pre-booked transfer<\/strong> – convenient if you land at night or travel with family and a lot of luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When is the best time to fly from Tel Aviv to Batumi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n