Record-Breaking Passenger Traffic and Flights in Georgia’s Airports

In the first half of 2025, Georgia’s international airports reached unprecedented records in both passenger traffic and the number of flights. This trend is reshaping the country’s economic and tourism landscape and further underscores Georgia’s rapidly growing transit and tourism potential in the region.

Between January and June, the country’s three international airports collectively served 3,654,063 passengers — a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. The number of flights reached 17,000, also marking a 14% rise, setting a historic high for both the aviation industry and Georgia’s air infrastructure.

Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli International Airport, which has long served as the nation’s primary gateway, handled 2,358,937 passengers in the first half of 2025 — 11% more than in the same period last year. This figure confirms the sustained upward trajectory that continues to position Tbilisi as one of the leading transport hubs in the region.

Passenger traffic also grew significantly at Kutaisi David the Builder International Airport, which served 833,512 travelers from January to June — a 12% increase year-on-year. Kutaisi is increasingly consolidating its role as a key destination for low-cost carriers and a strategic link connecting Georgia with Europe.

Batumi Alexander Kartveli International Airport recorded new milestones as well: in the first half of 2025, it handled 450,330 passengers and 2,121 flights — up by 35% and 38%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Batumi is thus strengthening its position not only as a Black Sea tourism hotspot but also as one of the central hubs for business and leisure travel across the region.

The strong momentum in Georgia’s airports is driven by the recovery of international tourism, the liberalization of air traffic, and the arrival of new airlines. At the same time, the trend reflects the country’s deepening economic connections with the global network, with positive spillover effects on business, exports, and the tourism sector.

For Georgia’s aviation infrastructure, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year — one in which the country aims to cement its position as one of the leading players in regional aviation, creating new opportunities for economic growth and international integration.