Georgia’s Civil Aviation Agency says passenger traffic showed mixed dynamics across the country’s main airports in the first quarter of 2026, with growth in Tbilisi and Kutaisi, and a sharp decline in Batumi.
Georgian airports served 1,605,500 passengers on regular and non-regular flights in January–March, a 4.28% increase compared to the same period last year, despite disruptions linked to the Middle East and Gulf region.
- Tbilisi International Airport handled 1,099,204 passengers, up 8% year-on-year;
- Kutaisi International Airport served 386,238 passengers, a 7% increase;
- Batumi International Airport recorded 115,785 passengers, down 25.6% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
A total of 7,799 flights were operated in the first three months of 2026, including 5,669 regular and 2,130 charter flights, marking a 9% increase year-on-year.
The use of Georgian airspace, including take-offs, landings, and overflights, rose by 14%, reaching 72,546 movements.
Cargo traffic also increased, with 10,177 tons transported by air in January–March, up 32% compared to the same period last year.
In terms of passenger numbers, Wizz Air remained the leading airline in Georgia, holding a 20% market share and transporting 326,670 passengers.
The top five airlines by passenger share were:
- Wizz Air – 20% (326,670 passengers)
- Georgian Airways – 9% (148,955 passengers)
- Pegasus Airlines – 8% (133,520 passengers)
- Turkish Airlines – 8% (119,899 passengers)
- Azerbaijan Airlines – 6% (91,657 passengers)
The agency says the figures reflect continued recovery and growth in Georgia’s aviation sector despite external challenges.
