The Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said 2023 had been a particularly successful year for the domestic tourism and aviation industry, with figures recording more than six million passengers received at the three international airports of the country.
She said correct policy and action plan of the Government that led to successful negotiations with international airlines and introduction of more new direct flights to and from the Georgian airports.
,,We have increased frequencies to important destinations for us. With increased air traffic in our country, the number of international tourist visits is increasing It is very gratifying that we see even more direct flights from Europe, as well as from the Gulf countries”, - Kvrivishvili said.
The data published by the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency on Tuesday shows the country’s three international airports served 6,013,995 passengers last year - a 35 percent increase over 2022 and a 15 percent increase compared to the pre-pandemic figures of 2019.
Between them, the three facilities served the following numbers of passengers:
Tbilisi International Airport - 3,694,052 passengers, or a 23% increase y/y;
Kutaisi International Airport - 1,671,198 passengers, or a 110% increase;
Batumi International Airport - 621,514 passengers, or a 0.75% increase.
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