Georgia's air travel soars in 2025 with 8.49 million passengers

The Civil Aviation Agency reports that air travel in Georgia continued to expand in 2025, with neighboring countries remaining the dominant routes for passengers. A total of 8.49 million passengers passed through Georgian airports last year.

Flights connecting Georgia with nearby countries accounted for the largest share of traffic. In 2025, 3.1 million people, 36% of total passengers, traveled to neighboring states.

• Türkiye led with 1.4 million passengers
• Russia followed with 1.1 million
• Azerbaijan reached 470,000 passengers
• Armenia accounted for 53,000 passengers

The European Union ranked as the second-largest market, representing 28% of total traffic, or nearly 2.4 million passengers.

Meanwhile, routes to the Gulf countries formed the third-largest segment, with over 1 million passengers traveling between Georgia and the region.

Tbilisi International Airport remained the country's primary aviation hub, serving 4.98 million passengers, an 11% increase year-on-year.

Other major airports also reported growth:

• Kutaisi International Airport handled 1.69 million passengers
• Batumi International Airport recorded 1.16 million passengers, posting a strong 30% annual increase.

Beyond passenger traffic, Georgia's aviation sector saw a sharp rise in cargo activity. Air freight volumes increased by 50%, reaching 38,578 tons in 2025.