Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Batumi is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Helsinki.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to BUS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport. Many passengers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport flight is 134 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 249 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to BUS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to BUS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BUS:
Pick up a Batumi Airport rental car and discover Batumi and beyond with your own set of wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Avis and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Batumi Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport to central Batumi has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Batumi. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Batumi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BUS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Batumi. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Peace Bridge, The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Georgia, consider Kutaisi, roughly 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi. Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden are key highlights.