Georgian Airways
Georgia’s scheduled flag carrier, linking Tbilisi and Batumi with selected cities across Europe and the wider region through a compact, mixed-jet fleet.
About Georgian Airways
Georgian Airways is a privately owned Georgian scheduled airline headquartered in Tbilisi. It was founded in 1993 as Airzena, adopted the Airzena Georgian Airlines identity in 1999 and began operating under the Georgian Airways name in 2004. The carrier uses the IATA code A9 and ICAO code TGZ and functions as Georgia’s principal nationally branded airline, although it is not state-owned.
Tbilisi is Georgian Airways’ primary hub, while Batumi also serves as an important departure point. Its network comprises 22 routes serving 10 destinations across 8 countries. Cities represented in the network include Moscow, Amsterdam, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Paris, Riga, Tel Aviv Yafo and Vienna, giving the airline a focused presence across Europe and nearby regional markets rather than an extensive global network.
Aircraft types associated with Georgian Airways include the Airbus A319, Boeing 737, Boeing 737-300, Boeing 737-500, Canadair Regional Jet and Canadair Regional Jet 100. This mixed narrow-body and regional-jet fleet suits routes of varying demand and length. Economy is the standard cabin, while business-class availability and the precise onboard product can vary by aircraft and service, so passengers should check their booked flight.
Georgian Airways is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Travellers should therefore not assume that alliance-wide mileage earning, lounge access or through-ticket benefits will apply. The airline does not have a widely established frequent-flyer programme with the broad partner network offered by major global carriers, making fare conditions and included services particularly important when comparing tickets.
A key strength is the availability of nonstop links between Georgia and several important European and regional cities, which can avoid an intermediate connection through a larger foreign hub. The trade-off is that its limited network and relatively small, varied fleet can provide fewer schedule alternatives when plans change. Travellers should also verify current operations before booking, especially on routes affected by airspace restrictions or geopolitical disruption.
Good to know
Flying with Georgian Airways — what to expect
Check Route Status
Georgian Airways operates a focused network, and some regional services may be affected by airspace restrictions or geopolitical conditions. Confirm the current schedule and entry requirements before departure.
Review Fare Inclusions
Baggage, changes and refunds depend on the fare purchased. Read the ticket conditions carefully rather than assuming every economy fare includes the same allowance.
Aircraft Can Vary
Flights may use Airbus, Boeing or Canadair regional aircraft. Cabin layout, seat comfort and business-class availability can therefore differ between routes and dates.
Plan Tbilisi Connections
Tbilisi is the airline’s main hub and its most important transfer point. Leave a sensible connection margin, particularly when travelling on separate tickets.
Limited Rebooking Options
A compact route network may mean fewer same-day alternatives after a cancellation or missed connection. Flexible fare conditions can be valuable when timing is critical.
Network overview
Where Georgian Airways flies
Georgian Airways operates 22 routes to 10 destinations across 8 countries, its longest sector reaching Paris to Tbilisi (3,365 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Georgian Airways flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Paris → Tbilisi
3,365 km · CDG → TBS
The longest sector in the Georgian Airways network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Georgian Airways
Notable destinations on Georgian Airways's network.
A9TbilisidirectA9BatumidirectA9MoscowdirectA9AmsterdamdirectA9KharkivdirectA9KyivdirectA9ParisdirectA9RigadirectA9Tel Aviv YafodirectA9ViennadirectDestination list is indicative of Georgian Airways's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
More from Georgia
Other airlines based in Georgia
FAQ
Georgian Airways — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Georgian Airways serves Tbilisi and Batumi alongside international cities including Moscow, Amsterdam, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Paris, Riga, Tel Aviv Yafo and Vienna. Travellers should confirm current availability because regional operating conditions can affect schedules.
- Fares are often lower when booked in advance for off-peak travel and midweek departures. Compare nearby dates and review baggage or change fees before choosing the lowest advertised fare.
- Carry-on limits can depend on the fare, cabin and operating aircraft. Check the baggage allowance shown on your booking and the airline’s current rules before travelling, especially when flying on a smaller regional jet.
- Georgian Airways serves exactly 10 destinations across 8 countries, operating 22 routes.
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- Georgian Airways’ primary hub is Tbilisi International Airport. Batumi is another important departure point in its network.
- The busiest departure cities by route count are Tbilisi, Batumi, Moscow, Amsterdam and Paris, with Tbilisi serving as the principal hub.
- The longest Georgian Airways route is Paris to Tbilisi, covering about 3,365 km nonstop.