Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Irakli Nadareishvili, announced that the Georgian government is actively working to enhance the country’s direct air connectivity. As part of this effort, he highlighted the launch of a new Tbilisi–Ankara–Tbilisi route.

“Turkey is one of Georgia’s key trade and economic partners. Accordingly, direct flights between Tbilisi and Ankara will support the development of business, the economy, and tourism between our countries,” Nadareishvili stated.

The Ministry of Economy reported that over 1.2 million passengers traveled by air between Georgia and Turkey in the previous year, making up 47% of all air traffic between Georgia and its neighboring countries.

Air travel in Georgia continues to grow rapidly. In the first seven months of 2025, Georgian airports handled more than 20,000 international and domestic flights—a record figure. Compared to the same period in 2024, this marks a 16% increase in flight volume and a 13% rise in passenger numbers. Currently, Georgia’s three international airports collectively operate around 745 flights per week.

Further strengthening this growth, Turkish low-cost carrier AJet is set to begin regular Tbilisi–Ankara flights starting at the end of September, with service scheduled four times per week.