The Civil Aviation Agency released data on Georgia’s air travel sector which shows strong post-pandemic growth trajectory, with passenger numbers across the country’s airports reaching nearly 6.5 million in the first nine months of 2025, a 14% increase compared to the same period last year.
Tbilisi International Airport remained the primary hub, handling almost 4.1 million passengers, up 12% year-on-year. Kutaisi International Airport followed with about 1.4 million passengers (+10%) while Batumi International Airport posted the highest growth rate among major terminals, 32%, serving 995,099 travelers between January and September.
Air freight volumes also rose sharply, with around 26,000 tons of cargo transported through Georgian airports, a 50% increase over 2024 figures. Meanwhile, total airspace activity, including take-offs, landings and overflights, grew by 5%, reaching 229,972 flights.
Wizz Air Hungary maintained its leading position in the Georgian market, carrying more than 1.06 million passengers and securing a 17% market share. Georgian Airways followed with 8%, while Turkish Airlines and Pegasus each accounted for about 7%.
Top 10 Airlines by Passenger Volume (Jan–Sep 2025):
- Wizz Air Hungary – 1,065,618 passengers (17%)
- Georgian Airways – 509,238 (8%)
- Turkish Airlines – 458,370 (7%)
- Pegasus Airlines – 453,550 (7%)
- Red Wings – 408,018 (6%)
- Azerbaijan Airlines – 358,291 (6%)
- Azimuth Airlines – 258,586 (4%)
- EL AL – 255,460 (4%)
- Israir Airlines – 204,645 (3%)
- Fly Dubai – 182,703 (3%)
