Flights Istanbul → Batumi
IST → BUS
Route overview
The flight route operates between Istanbul and Batumi, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The origin airport in Istanbul opened in 2018, while the destination airport in Batumi has been operational since 2007 and serves approximately 616,885 passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Istanbul (IST) → Batumi (BUS) route is operated by Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Batumi the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.
Heading to Batumi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Istanbul (IST) to Batumi (BUS) heads east for about 1,072 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm); arriving into Batumi it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airlines operating IST-BUS
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Frequently asked questions about IST-BUS
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Turkish Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
