Economy Minister and Ajara Gov’t Chair inspect Batumi Airport ahead of summer season

Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili, together with the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara Zurab Pataradze, has visited Batumi International Airport to review the preparations carried out for the summer tourist season.

According to the Ministry of Economy, it was noted that the airport is fully prepared for the current tourist season and is ready to smoothly accommodate the growing flow of passengers.

“Discussions on site also covered navigation season plans, updated flight schedules, and measures aimed at efficiently handling increasing passenger traffic.

The process was presented to the Minister and the Head of Government by Tea Zakaradze, General Manager of TAV Georgia, who also introduced the airport’s expansion vision,” the Ministry stated.

According to the project, around 1,000 square meters of new space will be added to the existing 8,000 square meters of the Batumi International Airport terminal. The expansion includes both operational and administrative zones, and is expected to increase the airport’s overall capacity by 22–25%.

In 2025, Batumi International Airport reached a record annual passenger flow of 1,230,200 passengers, which is 29% higher compared to 2024. In the January–May period of 2026, the number of flights operated in Georgia increased by 8% compared to the same period last year.