Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
Batumi's timezone is UTC+4, making Batumi eight hours ahead of New York.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your JFK to BUS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and BUS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,572 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 3,163. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from JFK to BUS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from JFK to BUS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUS instead:
Pick up a Batumi Airport rental car and discover Batumi and beyond with your own wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Avis and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Batumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Batumi. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Batumi. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Batumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to BUS in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Georgia
Batumi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Georgia you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Batumi, a trip to Tbilisi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Peace Bridge, The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Georgia, consider Kutaisi, roughly 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi. Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden are key reasons to visit.
