The Georgian capital of Tbilisi is to be served by British Airways from Heathrow next summer after a gap of more than a decade.
Flights will run four times a week from March 30 using two class Airbus A320-neo aircraft with return fares starting at £275
Passengers from UK regional points such as Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester and Newcastle will be able to travel to Tbilisi via Heathrow on a single ticket.
BA chief planning and strategy officer Neil Chernoff said: “We’re delighted to welcome Tbilisi back into our route network, after our last scheduled service in 2013.
“We expect this to be a popular route with the leisure market, which has seen a strong comeback since 2019, as well as with those looking to enjoy direct flights to visit friends and family.
“We look forward to improving the connectivity between our two capital cities next year.”
Georgia economy and sustainable development deputy minister Mariam Kvrivishvili added: “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.”