British Airways has announced a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. Tbilisi sits along the Mtkvari River, nestled among hills, with the Caucasus Mountains lying to the north. The new route network, which is set to launch on March 30, 2025, will operate four times a week.
The perks
Customers from Manchester, Belfast, Newcastle, Edinburgh and other airports in the United Kingdom will be able to travel to Tbilisi by connecting through Heathrow Airport on a single ticket. British Airways customers can choose either a business class cabin which comes with access to lounge, a full service meal, priority boarding and additional baggage allowance included in their ticket or an economy class with a complimentary drink and snack.
While return flights start from £275, customers looking to travel to Tbilisi for a holiday can explore British Airways Holiday packages which offer a two-night stay in a 4-star hotel from from £369pp.
In a statement sent to Travel Radar, British Airways Chief Planning and Strategy Officer Neil Chernoff said the new route is expected to be a “popular route with the leisure market” for those looking to enjoy direct flights to visit family and friends. He said “We’re delighted to welcome Tbilisi back into our route network, after our last scheduled service in 2013. We look forward to improving the connectivity between our two capital cities next year.”
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Mariam Kvrivishvili, said:
“We are proud that flagship carrier British Airways has decided to enter the Georgian market, which is important recognition for our country. This will significantly boost Georgia’s awareness within the UK market and improve connectivity with the USA, which is a strategic partner country of Georgia.”
About British Airways
As the UK’s national flag carrier, British Airways serves more than 190 destinations across more than 65 countries, including routes with its partnership airlines. The airline proudly offers customers flights to more destination from London than any other carrier.
British Airways customers have access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks, both domestically and internationally, offering flights to and from central airports at convenient times. It operates out of three major London airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City, and serves up to 26 cities in the US alone.
