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In short

Georgian Airways is the flag carrier of Georgia, founded as Airzena and based at Tbilisi International. A small Boeing 737 fleet flies to Western Europe, Russia and the Middle East, mainly serving travellers to and from Tbilisi. It is not in an alliance and lists no loyalty scheme. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Georgian Airways is Georgia’s privately owned flag carrier, flying a small Boeing 737 fleet from Tbilisi.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Georgian Airways. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

Georgian Airways is the flag carrier of Georgia, a privately owned airline flying from Tbilisi International Airport to cities in Europe, Israel, Armenia and Russia. It suits travellers who want a direct flight into Tbilisi from western Europe or Tel Aviv, and people heading to Georgia's Black Sea coast at Batumi.

From Airzena to Georgia's flag carrier

The airline was founded in September 1993 as Airzena and became Georgia's flag carrier in 1999. In the early 2000s it leased two Boeing 737-500s from Hapag-Lloyd, its first modern Western jets, and in August 2004 it took the name Georgian Airways. The head office is in Tbilisi.

The last few years have been difficult. Russia banned flights to Georgia from July 2019 until May 2023, cutting what had been a large market. Flights continue.

Where Georgian Airways flies

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) is the hub. The airline's own website lists Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Rome, Milan Bergamo, Nice, Forli and Larnaca in Europe, plus Tel Aviv, Yerevan, Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Novosibirsk, and a domestic route to Batumi. Some routes, including those to Armenia and France, are sold jointly with other carriers and are not always flown with Georgian Airways' own aircraft. Many routes do not run every day, so check the weekly schedule before fixing your dates.

Fares shown on the website in late 2026 started at about 92 euros one way for Tbilisi to Batumi, and from about 180 to 220 euros one way for Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Rome. Prices change with demand, so treat these as a guide only.

Alliances and partners

Georgian Airways is not part of any global airline alliance, and we found no frequent flyer programme on its website. Connections with other airlines usually need a separate ticket, so plan a generous gap if you change airlines in Tbilisi or in Europe.

Booking and services

The Georgian Airways website, in Georgian, English and Russian, sells tickets in fare families and has a compare page that shows what each fare includes. Online check-in and seat selection are available, and extra baggage can be bought through the baggage section. The airline lists special services for unaccompanied children, expectant mothers, passengers with reduced mobility and travellers with pets, and these need to be requested before the flight. The phone number for the call centre in Tbilisi is +995 322 111 220.

Safety and record

AirlineRatings gives Georgian Airways six stars out of seven for safety.

Travel tip: Georgia announced that from 1 January 2026 visitors must hold travel insurance with set minimum cover when they enter the country, so check entry rules before you fly to Tbilisi. If you want the cheapest fare, check the compare page first, because the lowest fare family may not include a checked bag.

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  • Founded1993

Everything you should know

Airline codes

A9 · TGZ

IATA · ICAO · callsign “TAMAZI”

Georgian Airways’ IATA code is A9, its ICAO code is TGZ, and the radio callsign is TAMAZI. Type A9 and your flight number into a status search to follow a Georgian Airways flight.

Key facts

Main hub

Tbilisi (TBS)

Tbilisi International

Network

Europe & neighbours

Western Europe · Russia · Middle East

From Tbilisi the airline flies to cities such as Vienna, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and Berlin, plus Moscow and Doha.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy

and Business

Most aircraft have Business and Economy seats.

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Good to know

The airline entered a restructuring process at the end of 2021 and has been offered for sale. It is small, so schedules can change at short notice; check your flight with the airline before you travel. Official website: georgian-airways.com.

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At a glance

Georgian Airways (IATA: A9, ICAO: TGZ) is the flag carrier of Georgia. Founded in 1993 as Airzena and based at Tbilisi International Airport, it flies a small Boeing 737 fleet to destinations in Europe, Russia and the Middle East, with Business and Economy seats.

Key facts about Georgian Airways
HeadquartersTbilisi, Georgia
Fleet typesBoeing 737-500/-700/-800/-900ER, Bombardier CRJ200
Official websitegeorgian-airways.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Destinations listed in Georgian Airways’ published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Georgian Airways routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates. Search flights

Europe

Tbilisi (TBS) departures10 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

The passenger fleet is small and built around the Boeing 737. Wikipedia lists one 737-500, two 737-700s, three 737-800s and one 737-900ER, plus a Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet flown under the Airzena brand. Two business jets, a Bombardier Challenger 850 and a Global 6000, are used for government and VIP flights. Cabins on the 737s are Business and Economy.

  • Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 3 Main routes to Europe
  • Boeing 737-700 Narrow-body · 2 European and regional routes
  • Boeing 737-900ER Narrow-body · 1 Busier routes
  • Boeing 737-500 Narrow-body · 1 Regional routes
  • Bombardier CRJ200 Regional jet · 1 Flown under the Airzena brand

Cabin classes

On Georgian Airways you can choose from Economy and Business, depending on the route and the aircraft.

Economy All flights

Standard short- and medium-haul seats

Meals on boardChecked bag on most fares

Business Most aircraft

More space and priority service

Priority check-inExtra baggage

Frequent flyer programme

Details of the Georgian Airways loyalty programme are being added Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Join on the airline's site

Baggage allowance

On Georgian Airways, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your A9 e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

The allowance depends on your fare and cabin and is shown on your e-ticket.

Pro tip: Georgian wine is a popular souvenir; pack bottles in checked luggage, as liquids over 100 ml are not allowed through security.
Travel day

Online Check-in

Here is the order to follow for an A9 flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for A9 flights is on the official Georgian Airways website or app. You need the A9 booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic A9 passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Georgian Airways closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at TBS.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    At the airport, take your bags to the Georgian Airways bag-drop point. Collect a printed A9 boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.

    Georgian Airways counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official Georgian Airways website.
Check in with Georgian Airways
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Cheap tickets

A few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying Georgian Airways.

  1. 01

    Look across the week

    Compare a full week of Georgian Airways departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    Summer is peak season for travel to and from Georgia. Spring and autumn usually offer more choice.

    Summer
  3. 03

    Price the bundle, not the base fare

    The lowest A9 fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.

    Baggage & changes

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General

Georgian Airways flies from its hub at Tbilisi International Airport. Its routes connect Tbilisi with cities in Europe, the Middle East, Armenia and Russia, and a domestic Tbilisi to Batumi service was planned from June 2026.