Additional flights added between Natakhtari and Mestia ahead of Svaneti events | Travel News

In response to increased passenger demand during major winter events in Svaneti, the United Airports of Georgia has scheduled five additional flights between Natakhtari and Mestia.

The extra services will operate alongside regular flights from February 19 to 23, providing improved connectivity to the Mestia Queen Tamar Airport.

Svaneti will host two large-scale events in late February. The region will welcome visitors for ‘Gemo Fest’ on February 21–22, while the Freeride World Championship will take place from February 21 to 28, attracting international athletes and spectators.

The added flights will operate on the following dates:

February 19

Natakhtari – Mestia: 13:00
Mestia – Natakhtari: 14:15
Natakhtari – Mestia: 15:45
Mestia – Natakhtari: 17:15

February 20

Natakhtari – Mestia: 15:00
Mestia – Natakhtari: 16:30

February 22

Natakhtari – Mestia: 15:00
Mestia – Natakhtari: 16:30

February 23

Natakhtari – Mestia: 15:30
Mestia – Natakhtari: 17:00

Currently, regular flights between Natakhtari and Mestia operate six times per week.

The one-way fare on the Natakhtari–Mestia route is set at 90 GEL. Travel is free for children aged 0–3 while children aged 3–12 receive a 30% discount. Tickets can be purchased online through the airline’s official website.