Wizz Air Passenger Traffic Soars 6.5% at Kutaisi International Airport in 2025

December 22, 2025 at 01:42 PM•3 min read

Wizz Air carried over 1.8 million passengers at Kutaisi International Airport in 2025, a 6.5% rise, solidifying its leading position in the competitive

Key Points

11.8 million passengers carried by Wizz Air from Kutaisi in 2025, marking a 6.5% year-on-year growth.
2Wizz Air reported an exceptionally high average load factor of 99.7% for the period, reflecting strong operational performance.
3The airline expanded its network with new direct routes to Lyon, Venice, and an upcoming service to Bratislava.
4Since 2012, Wizz Air has transported approximately 9 million passengers, solidifying its market leadership in Georgia.

The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air significantly strengthened its presence in Georgia during 2025. The airline carried over 1.8 million passengers from Kutaisi International Airport (KUT). This impressive figure marks a 6.5% increase in passenger traffic year-on-year.

This growth confirms sustained demand for the airline’s services. It highlights Wizz Air’s leading role in the rapidly expanding Georgia aviation market. The carrier operated nearly 6,800 flights throughout the year.

Operational Performance and Efficiency

Wizz Air reported over 1.5 million bookings in 2025. This represented a 6.7% year-on-year increase. The airline maintained an exceptionally high average load factor of 99.7%.

This metric reflects strong operational performance and efficiency. Such high utilization is key to the low-cost model. It allows the carrier to offer affordable access to Europe.

While the overall market is growing, regional competition intensifies.

Strategic Network Expansion

Kutaisi International Airport remains central to Wizz Air’s strategy. The airline expanded its network with new direct routes to European cities.

New services were launched to Lyon and Venice.
Flights to Bratislava, Slovakia, are set to launch soon.

These additions directly improve Georgia’s connectivity. They support both tourism and essential business travel with the European Union. The airline often utilizes its efficient Airbus A321neo aircraft for these routes. This focus aligns with the carrier's stated sustainability principles.

Market Leadership and Future Outlook

Since starting operations in Georgia in October 2012, Wizz Air has transported approximately 9 million passengers. This long-term commitment has established the airline as a dominant force. Industry data from the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA) confirms the country's airports are seeing record growth. This robust market environment benefits all stakeholders.

The airline’s ongoing strategy prioritizes several key areas:

Route expansion to new European destinations.
Maintaining customer-focused service standards.
Ensuring long-term, affordable access to Europe.

This sustained investment in the region is a major commercial aviation news story. It underscores the importance of low-cost carriers in developing emerging markets. For more information on flight operation news, visit flying.flights.

Key Takeaways for Stakeholders:

1.8 million passengers carried by Wizz Air from Kutaisi in 2025, a 6.5% increase.
The reported 99.7% average load factor signals near-perfect operational efficiency and strong demand.
New direct routes to Lyon, Venice, and Bratislava enhance Georgia’s connectivity with the European Union.
Wizz Air maintains its position as the largest airline in the rapidly growing Georgia aviation market.