Economy Minister: regular flights expected to resume in February
Air traffic in Georgia was completely suspended in March 2020, after which only Georgian Airlines operated in the country for several months and carried out special flights in order to return Georgian citizens from foreign countries back home. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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Georgia may lift restrictions on international flights in February, said Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava in an interview with local TV channel Imedi earlier today.
We can not name specific dates, but February will probably be the month when we will lift the restrictions on regular flights. But this does not mean chaotic and uncontrolled entry into the country. Very specific tests, a vaccination document or other appropriate documents [for international travellers] will be required", Turnava said.
Turnava said that the resumption of flights is the first hope for the revival of the tourist season.
Air traffic in Georgia was completely suspended in March 2020, after which only Georgian Airlines operated in the country for several months and carried out special flights in order to return Georgian citizens from foreign countries back home.
In July 2020, Georgia opened its borders to travellers from Germany, France, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
Individuals who have been in the United Kingdom in the last two weeks will be placed under a 12-day quarantine when entering Georgia.
Georgia intends to lift all international flight restrictions in February 2021, said Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava earlier today during the presentation of the 2020 Activity Report.
Hungarian lowcoster Wizz Air is planning to restart flights in Georgia starting March 2021 and to add new destinations as well.
Georgia intends to restore more direct flights to Europe starting November, said Georgian PM Giorgi Gakharia earlier today.
International flights will resume in Georgia starting February 1, announces Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava, stating that all airline companies that have already operated or plan to enter the country's aviation market in the future will be able to operate regular flights.