Flights to be resumed to Batumi by Kazakh, Polish, Ukrainian and Arabian airlines in May-June

The first flight at the renovated Batumi International Airport was performed today by the Kazakh airline Air Astana, which resumed regular Almaty-Batumi-Almaty flights.

The first flight brought 115 passengers to the country. Flights will be operated 3 times a week - every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

As Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Natia Turnava noted, Kazakhstan is one of the fastest growing destinations for Georgian tourism.

"In 2019, we hosted 103,611 visitors from this country and the growth reached 75.7 percent compared to the previous year. We hope that our guests from Kazakhstan will be able to safely spend their holidays in Georgia, including Adjara. Georgia 's tourism sector is ready to serve visitors in strict compliance with the regulations," Natia Turnava said.

According to her, tourism is one of the largest sectors of the Georgian economy and its revival is crucial for ensuring economic growth.

"The pandemic has affected this field the most. Today, we have the opportunity, with right marketing, targeted programs and mass vaccinations, to help revive the sector," the minister said.

Batumi International Airport will receive the first flight from Saudi Arabia on May 17. Flynas airline will resume regular operation in the direction of Georgia and will bring tourists from Saudi Arabia to Batumi apart from Tbilisi.

From June, regular flights will be operated to Batumi by LOT Polish Airlines and Ukraine International Airlines as well.