The Midnight Planes to Georgia

With many ‘new’ destinations, you find they are like busses, once one airline jumps on the bandwagon others follow. This is true to today’s big announcement that Tbilisi in Georgia will have two flight connections to London.

The first announcement was from easyJet, and its very first services to the Caucasus’, with a new twice weekly option from Luton for next summer. It will also be one of their longest, with the outbound flight being scheduled for six hours.

This afternoon, British Airways announced they are returning to Georgia after a decade away – and a route which was formerly flown by their franchise partner BMed, who used to fly to many of the near-east, Middle East and African destinations.

Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is an interesting mix of old and new. You can walk the cobbled streets of the Old Town, where colourful houses, ancient churches, and quaint courtyards are extremely inviting. Don’t miss the sulphur baths, a nod to the city’s origins, or take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for sweeping views over the city. The blend of Eastern Orthodox churches, synagogues, and mosques highlights Tbilisi’s diverse cultural heritage. Along Rustaveli Avenue, you’ll find galleries, theatres, and cafés, offering a taste of the city’s contemporary side. Tbilisi’s nightlife is also thriving, with lively bars and music venues showcasing both Georgian and international talent.

British Airways – four times weekly, from 30 March

easyJet – twice weekly from 1 April