Georgian Airports Handle Over 7.4 Million Passengers in 2024, a 24% Increase

In 2024, Georgian airports collectively handled 7,425,399 passengers across 31,937 flights, marking a significant 24% increase in passenger numbers and a 25% rise in flights compared to the previous year, according to the Association of Airports.

Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli International Airport

Tbilisi International Airport was the busiest in the country, serving 4,750,830 passengers and handling 22,715 flights. This represents a 29% growth in passenger traffic and a 30% increase in flight numbers year-on-year.

Kutaisi International Airport

Kutaisi International Airport accommodated 1,722,809 passengers and 5,078 flights. While the number of flights rose slightly by 1%, passenger traffic increased by 3% compared to 2023.

Batumi Alexander Kartveli International Airport

Batumi International Airport recorded a remarkable surge in activity, serving 951,760 passengers and 4,144 flights. This translates to a 53% increase in passenger numbers and a 33% rise in flights compared to the previous year.

New Airlines Set to Enter Georgian Market in 2025

The Georgian aviation market is set to expand further in 2025 with the arrival of several new airlines. British Airways will begin operations in March, alongside British low-cost carrier easyJet, which will offer direct regular flights to London, Geneva, and Milan. In April, Transavia France will launch flights on the Paris-Tbilisi-Paris route, and Edelweiss will commence Zurich-Tbilisi-Zurich flights twice weekly starting April 12.

The surge in passenger numbers and the entry of new airlines underscore the growing importance of Georgian airports as key transit and travel hubs in the region.