Are there domestic flights in Georgia, for example to Mestia and Ambrolauri?
Where the flights depart from, where they go and on which days.
Short answer
Domestic flights do exist in Georgia: from Natakhtari Airport near Tbilisi they go to Mestia, Ambrolauri and Batumi, and from Kutaisi Airport to Mestia on Wednesdays. Flights from Natakhtari to Mestia run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Scheduled flights to Ambrolauri run on Fridays and Sundays, and an air taxi also flies this route.
Why
- The national tourism administration names Natakhtari as the main departure point for domestic flights.
- A transfer from Tbilisi to Natakhtari is provided, with details sent after booking.
- Mountain flights depend on the weather, so check for delays before you travel.
Details
Natakhtari Airport is a 20–30 minute drive from Tbilisi. Tickets must be bought in advance at ticket.vanillasky.ge, and the hotline is *9898 (according to georgia.travel on the date of checking). Kutaisi Airport has seasonal flights to mountain areas, including Mestia on Wednesdays.
Where Mestia and Svaneti are is explained in Where is Svaneti and how do you get there, and the country's other airports in How many airports does Georgia have. International destinations are covered in Where can you fly to from Tbilisi and Batumi.
Tip
Leave a time buffer around the flight and check before you set off whether the flight is delayed by weather.
What may differ
Days, routes and seasonality change. The page gives no schedule for Batumi, and no prices or airline are named there either (confirm at ticket.vanillasky.ge).
Common misconception
Domestic flights in Georgia leave from the main Tbilisi airport.
What actually happens
According to georgia.travel, the main departure point for domestic flights is Natakhtari Airport, a 20–30 minute drive from Tbilisi.
People also ask
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- How to fly to Mestia?
Sources
The schedule and seasonality are as of 10 November 2026, and mountain flights depend on the weather.
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Is there a ferry from Batumi to other countries?
A passenger ferry operated by Ukrferry runs from the port of Batumi to Varna in Bulgaria, and the carrier's site publishes fares for the vessel Kaunas from 1 June 2026.
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How do you get from Kutaisi to Mestia?
The road from Kutaisi to Mestia takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and on Wednesdays there is a flight from Kutaisi Airport to Mestia.
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Does Tbilisi Airport have left luggage and a business lounge?
Tbilisi Airport has a left luggage office in the departures terminal that is open 24/7, and a paid Primeclass Lounge past passport control by Gate 101.
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How do you get from Kutaisi Airport to Kutaisi city centre?
The airport is about 14 km west of Kutaisi, roughly 30 minutes away, and you can take a Georgian Bus or Omnibus Express bus or a taxi from arrivals.