Morocco and Georgia have concluded a historic agreement to establish a direct air link between the two countries. This announcement was formalized by a decree of the Georgian government. This agreement, entitled “Agreement on Air Services between the Government of Georgia and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco,” marks an important step in strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges.
Objectives and Impacts of the Direct Air Link
Travel facilitation: The direct link between Rabat and Tbilisi will facilitate travel between the two capitals, improving passenger mobility and the transport of goods.
Strengthening economic exchanges: Trade between Morocco and Georgia reached 893,500 USD during the first two months of 2025. This balance of trade was favorable to Georgia (720,600 USD in Georgian exports versus 172,800 USD in Moroccan imports).
Tourism and cultural development: This connection aims to boost tourism and cultural exchanges, contributing to better mutual understanding and an increase in tourist flows between the two countries.
Context and negotiations
Negotiations for this agreement began in 2023 and intensified with meetings between the aviation authorities of the two countries, particularly in Riyadh. Moroccan airlines Royal Air Maroc and Air Arabia Maroc were involved in these discussions to prepare for the implementation of direct flights.
Airlines involved in this new connection
The airline involved in the new direct air connection between Morocco and Georgia will be Transavia, the low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group. Transavia will launch direct flights between Paris-Orly and Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, starting in summer 2025, operating twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
This new route is part of Transavia’s strategy to expand its network to less conventional destinations, particularly in the Caucasus region, following the success of the Paris-Orly – Yerevan (Armenia) route.
No other Moroccan or Georgian airlines were mentioned as operating this direct route in available sources.
Broader Strategy
This initiative is part of Morocco’s strategy to expand into new markets, particularly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and contributes to the expansion of the Kingdom’s international air network.
In summary, the agreement for a direct Morocco-Georgia air link represents a significant step forward for bilateral relations, facilitating economic, tourist, and cultural exchanges while strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
