Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Batumi Airport (BUS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport is 4 hours.
Batumi's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Batumi two hours ahead of Riga.
Leave enough time to catch your RIX to BUS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Batumi (and then exploring more of Georgia!) is easy with Air Baltic. This popular carrier has direct flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Baltic.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between RIX and BUS include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Batumi Airport (BUS)
At the moment, ر.ق. 579 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,117. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RIX to BUS, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RIX to BUS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of all flights leaving Riga International Airport, 71.03% land on time at their destination.
Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to RIX:
Arriving at Batumi Airport (BUS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BUS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Batumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TBILISICARS.COM, Avis or Europcar and find adventure across Batumi and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Batumi Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Batumi Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Batumi Airport to the centre of Batumi has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Batumi Airport (BUS)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Batumi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Batumi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RIX to BUS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Georgia
You've seen Batumi, now it's time to explore other parts of Georgia. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Tbilisi to tick off its top sights. From Peace Bridge to The Japanese Garden - Tbilisi Botanical Garden and Rike Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kutaisi is another well-known destination in Georgia and is around 113 kilometres north-east of Batumi. No journey is complete without seeing Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden.
