Georgian Airways Launches Tbilisi-London Flights

Tbilisi and London are now linked with a new direct flight by Georgian Airways. The airline will serve passengers on the route between Tbilisi-London using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft.

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, attended the presentation of the new flight with Britain’s Ambassador to Georgia, Justin McKenzie Smith.

The PM expressed hope that the new flight will contribute to increased cooperation between Georgia and the UK, stregthened ties between Georgian and British people and increased tourism.

“Road infrastructure, hotel network and a number of tourist destinations are developing in Georgia. I hope these flights will continue even after the tourist season has finished,” Kvirikashvili said.

He added that currently Georgia has 21 flight destinations to 13 European countries and the number of those travelling from the Georgian airports in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi has increased by 47% in the last five months.

Ambassador Justin McKenzie Smith said that the journey between London and Tbilisi has now become easier and shorter.

“Links between Britain and Georgia, in all kinds of areas, are expanding quickly," he added.

By Thea Morrison