Georgian international airports served 2,485,263 passengers between January-June, marking a 45 percent year-on-year increase, the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency said on Wednesday.
Statistics also showed all three international airports in the country received 8,556 flights over the six months. The Agency said the number of flights had increased by 29% year-on-year and recovered by 90% from the pre-pandemic figure.
Local airports also saw an increase in passenger numbers in the six-month period, the body said.
Queen Tamar Airport in Mestia in the north-western Svaneti region served 5,127 passengers in the period - a 60% increase year-on-year and a 47% recovery from the pre-pandemic figure.
Ambrolauri Airport in western Georgia’s Racha region served 841 passengers, five percent less compared to the same period of 2022 but a 40% increase compared to 2019.
Central Georgia’s Natakhtari Airport served 9,295 passengers, posting an 86% year-on-year increase and a 170% increase from the pre-pandemic figure.
There were 48 airline companies operating in Georgian airports as of July 1, with flights offered to 88 destinations.
