Flying from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport (BUS): What you need to know
Batumi is seven hours behind Melbourne. Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport is located in Batumi, which follows the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to BUS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to BUS even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is an option when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BUS flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport (BUS)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BUS and be in snooze mode sooner:
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To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport (BUS) to central Batumi
Central Batumi is around 5 kilometers from Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes around 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport (BUS)
Currently, P42,728 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P80,323. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BUS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport (BUS)
October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport (BUS). Visit Batumi in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Batumi is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to BUS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Batumi
Start your Batumi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Alexander Kartveli Batumi Intl Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Batumi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Hiking Trail followed by Batumi Boulevard Fountains and Batum.
Explore more of Georgia
Tbilisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Batumi. Around 274 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Old Tbilisi, Peace Bridge and Georgian National Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Georgia, head for Kutaisi, roughly 121 kilometers northeast of Batumi. Free Walking Tour Kutaisi, Bagrati Cathedral and St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church are key reasons to visit.
