Georgia's civil aviation sector soars with record growth in first half of 2025
Georgia's civil aviation sector has achieved remarkable growth in the first half of 2025, reaching record-high passenger numbers and flight operations. According to information released by the Ministry of Economy, Georgian airports served a total of 3,654,063 passengers in the initial six months of 2025, marking a significant 14 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
From January to June of this year, Tbilisi International Airport served 2,358,937 passengers, reflecting an 11 percent growth compared to the same period in 2024.
According to six-month data, Kutaisi International Airport served 833,512 passengers, which is 12 percent more than in the same period last year.
Through Batumi International Airport, 450,330 passengers were transported - a 35 percent increase compared to the January-June period of 2024.
From January to June 2025, Georgian airports saw a record number of nearly 17,000 international and domestic flights. Of these, 12,857 were regular flights, and 3,874 were charter flights. In total, 16,731 passenger and cargo flights were operated in the first half of the year, marking a 14 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
There has also been significant growth in air cargo transportation. Between January and June 2025, a total of 16,550.916 tons of cargo were transported by air, representing a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Usage of Georgian airspace has also increased. Compared to the first half of 2024, airspace usage in the first half of 2025 rose by 7 percent, with a total of 139,945 overflights recorded from January to June.
In terms of passenger numbers, Wizz Air remains the leader in Georgia’s aviation market for the January–June 2025 period. The airline holds an 18 percent market share, having transported 642,956 passengers.
The top five airlines by number and share of passengers transported via international regular and charter flights are as follows:
- Wizz Air Hungary – 18 percent (642,956 passengers)
- Pegasus – 8 percent (284,984 passengers)
- Georgian Airways – 8 percent (272,568 passengers)
- Turkish Airlines – 7 percent (268,959 passengers)
- Azerbaijan Airlines – 6 percent (222,237 passengers)
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