Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport.
The timezone in Batumi is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Riga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your RIX to BUS flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Batumi (and then exploring more of Georgia!) is easy with airBaltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport.
AirBaltic tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RIX and BUS include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
182 € is the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. A return flight starts from 297 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to BUS, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from RIX to BUS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
79% of flights that depart Riga International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Riga International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Riga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
Hop off your Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short journey from BUS, unpack your bags at Nino and Ali.
Follow your own route with a Batumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Batumi and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Batumi Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport to central Batumi has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Batumi in March.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport for August if you want to explore Batumi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to BUS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Georgia
You've done Batumi, now it's time to explore other parts of Georgia. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Tbilisi to check off its top sights. From Peace Bridge to Georgian National Museum and Vorontsov's Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kutaisi is another well-known destination in Georgia and is around 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi. No trip is complete without experiencing Bagrati Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory.