Georgia's Civil Aviation Agency reported mixed passenger traffic trends across the country's major airports in the first quarter of 2026, with increases in Tbilisi and Kutaisi, but a significant drop in Batumi.

Georgian airports served 1,605,500 passengers on regular and non-regular flights in January-March, a 4.28% increase compared to the same period last year, despite disruptions linked to the Middle East and Gulf region, The Caspian Post reports, citing Georgian media.

Tbilisi International Airport handled 1,099,204 passengers, up 8% year-on-year;

Kutaisi International Airport served 386,238 passengers, a 7% increase;

Batumi International Airport recorded 115,785 passengers, down 25.6% compared to the first quarter of 2025.

A total of 7,799 flights were operated in the first three months of 2026, including 5,669 regular and 2,130 charter flights, marking a 9% increase year-on-year.

The use of Georgian airspace - including take-offs, landings, and overflights - rose by 14%, reaching 72,546 movements.

Cargo traffic also increased, with 10,177 tons transported by air in January-March, up 32% compared to the same period last year.

In terms of passenger numbers, Wizz Air remained the leading airline in Georgia, holding a 20% market share and transporting 326,670 passengers.

The top five airlines by passenger share were:

Wizz Air - 20% (326,670 passengers)

Georgian Airways - 9% (148,955 passengers)

Pegasus Airlines - 8% (133,520 passengers)

Turkish Airlines - 8% (119,899 passengers)

Azerbaijan Airlines - 6% (91,657 passengers)

The agency says the figures reflect continued recovery and growth in Georgia’s aviation sector despite external challenges.