United Airports of Georgia on Thursday announced that regular flights between Kutaisi and Lyon would commence starting from June 3.

This decision comes after intensive negotiations between the United Airports of Georgia and Wizz Air, the most ecologically sustainable airline in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Irakli Karkashadze, the Director of the United Airports of Georgia, noted that the new route would increase travel opportunities for Georgian citizens and strengthen the connection between Georgia and France.

“Starting from June, we will offer another exciting update to travelers at Kutaisi International Airport. Lyon will be the second French city, after Paris, to be connected to Georgia by a direct air route. The new route will provide comfortable travel between Kutaisi and one of France's most important cultural and economic centers. It will also be a pleasant surprise for Georgian fans, as they will easily be able to attend club matches of Giorgi Mikautadze, the forward of the Georgian national football team, who plays for Lyon, and watch him in the most prestigious European football tournament – the Champions League”, Karkashadze said.

Air tickets to Lyon can now be purchased on the airline’s website at www.wizzair.com. Currently, Wizz Air operates flights from Kutaisi International Airport to 23 destinations across 15 countries in Europe and the Middle East. Additionally, starting in April, flights to Madrid and Hamburg will resume.