Airline Wizz Air takes lead as Georgian airports experience a 14% surge in passenger numbers
In the bustling world of air travel, Georgia's skies have witnessed a significant surge in the first half of 2025. The country's airports served a total of 3.65 million passengers, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period the previous year [1][4].
Leading this growth is Wizz Air, the frontrunner in Georgia's aviation market. With an impressive 18% market share, Wizz Air has shown a commendable 16% year-on-year growth, transporting a total of 642,956 passengers [1].
Pegasus Airlines follows closely, securing the second spot with an 8% market share and an impressive 8% annual growth. They carried 284,984 passengers during the same period [1]. Interestingly, Georgian Airways, with resumed flights to Russia, also holds an 8% share of the market [5].
The market landscape has seen a shift, with Turkish Airlines, previously the market leader, dropping to fourth place. Despite serving 54,326 passengers separately through its subsidiary AJet [2], Turkish Airlines experienced a 6% decline in passenger traffic, serving a total of 268,959 passengers in the first half of 2025 [3].
Rounding out the top five is Azerbaijan Airlines, which secured the fifth position with a 15% increase in traffic, carrying 222,237 passengers [5].
Here's a breakdown of the top 5 airlines in Georgia's air travel sector for the first half of 2025 and their respective market shares:
| Rank | Airline | Market Share | Passengers Carried | |-------|-------------------|--------------|--------------------| | 1 | Wizz Air | 18% | 642,956 | | 2 | Pegasus Airlines | 8% | 284,984 | | 3 | Georgian Airways | 8% | 272,568 | | 4 | Turkish Airlines | 7% | 268,959 | | 5 | Azerbaijan Airlines| 6% | 222,237 |
[1] Source: [Georgian National Tourism Administration] [2] Source: [AJet, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines] [3] Source: [Turkish Airlines 2025 Half-Year Report] [4] Source: [Georgian Airport Authority] [5] Source: [Azerbaijan Airlines 2025 Half-Year Report]
Jet setters embracing a nomadic lifestyle are choosing Georgia through air travel more frequently, as witnessed by the 14% increase in the first half of 2025. This trend is especially noticeable among passengers of Wizz Air, who have increased their travel frequency significantly, accounting for 18% of the market with an impressive 16% year-on-year growth.
