The Abkhazian Ministry of Energy announced the launch of direct flights between Sukhumi and St. Petersburg, with the inaugural flight expected around mid-August.
iFly will operate the route using wide-body Airbus A330. The tour operator Biblio-Globus specified that the first flights are scheduled for August 14 and August 20.
According to Sputnik Abkhazia, subsequent flights will be operated regularly twice a week: on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Let us remind you that the operation of Sukhumi Airport was restored on May 1, 2025.