Aegean Airlines Flights from Georgia: Cheap Flight Calendar
Star AllianceAbout Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines is the largest Greek airline by passengers, fleet, and number of destinations, founded in 1987 and operating commercial services from 1999. The carrier is headquartered in Athens with its main hub at Athens International Airport (ATH) and secondary bases at Thessaloniki, Heraklion, and Larnaca. Aegean joined Star Alliance in 2010 alongside its regional subsidiary Olympic Air, which gives Georgian travelers through-ticketed connections onto Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, United, Air Canada, and other alliance partners. The fleet of roughly 70 aircraft is built around the Airbus A320, A320neo, and A321neo families for short and medium-haul, with smaller turboprops operated by Olympic Air on regional Greek island services. Aegean has been recognized by Skytrax as Best Regional Airline in Europe multiple times, with consistent ratings for cabin service and on-time performance. From Tbilisi (TBS) Aegean operates a non-stop schedule to Athens, which makes it one of the few direct options for Georgian travelers heading to Greece. The Athens hub then opens up the Greek island map for onward connections: Santorini (JTR), Mykonos (JMK), Rhodes (RHO), Crete (HER), Corfu (CFU), and Zakynthos (ZTH), along with numerous smaller Aegean and Ionian islands that are core to the Greek summer leisure market. Aegean also connects Athens to cities across the broader Mediterranean, southern Europe, and the Middle East, which makes the airline useful for Georgian travelers building multi-city Mediterranean itineraries. From Kutaisi (KUT) and Tbilisi the airline is also commonly used as a one-stop option for travelers heading to islands such as Santorini or Crete that are hard to reach non-stop. The economy fare structure is bundled in tiers (Light, Flex, Comfort) with progressively more checked baggage, seat selection, and refund flexibility. Light typically includes carry-on only on shorter sectors and may add a small bag fee for the Tbilisi to Athens segment depending on the route construction. AEGEAN baggage allowance varies by fare family and cabin class. Do not assume every Economy fare includes a checked bag. Before payment, compare the cabin and checked baggage allowance of the selected Light, Flex, Family, ComfortFlex or Business offer; clarify missing information with FlyGE in chat or by phone. Onboard meal service is provided on international flights; short island hops within Greece are usually carry-on only with a paid snack option. Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure on aegeanair.com or the mobile app. Miles+Bonus is the airline's frequent flyer program and credits to and from any Star Alliance partner, which is useful for Georgian travelers who already collect Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines miles. Aegean is also one of the few carriers serving Georgia that offers complimentary in-flight meals on intra-European routes in economy, a service most low-cost competitors have dropped. Search your dates on FlyGE to compare available offers, checking the operating airline, airports, baggage and total journey cost. Prices depend on travel dates, availability and the selected fare. Search for your dates and compare the total cost, baggage and ticket conditions. As a Star Alliance member, Aegean lets Georgian travelers credit Miles+Bonus segments to Lufthansa Miles+More, Turkish Miles&Smiles, Singapore KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus, or any other Star Alliance loyalty program if they prefer to consolidate balances on another carrier. Status earned through Miles+Bonus (Gold, Silver) applies across the Star Alliance footprint, so Aegean Gold members receive lounge access at Lufthansa, Turkish, Austrian, and Singapore hubs worldwide. Aegean Gold status is widely considered one of the easiest Star Alliance Gold tiers to earn through occasional flying, which has made it popular among Georgian travelers who fly the alliance several times a year. Codeshare reach is extensive within Star Alliance, with shared bookings, lounges, and through-checked baggage on Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, United, and Air Canada. Aegean also has a few non-alliance codeshares including Emirates and Etihad on selected Athens to Middle East sectors. Aegean has also confirmed Airbus A321neo deliveries that will support new medium-haul European routes from Athens. Common service issues for Georgian travelers center on the Athens hub during summer peak: peak July and August can see baggage drop and security lines at ATH extend beyond 60 minutes, so building arrival at the airport at least 2.5 hours before a Tbilisi inbound for an onward island connection is the safer practice. Aegean has historically run a good operational record but Greek air traffic control strikes have occasionally disrupted summer schedules; checking the airline app for change alerts in the 48 hours before departure is recommended. Where EU261 applies, reimbursement or alternative travel after an airline cancels a flight is distinct from additional compensation. Compensation depends on the circumstances, notice given and alternative offered; it is not automatic. Contact us by chat or phone for help with your specific ticket. Compared to Turkish Airlines on the Tbilisi to Athens route (Turkish only via Istanbul connection), Aegean direct is faster end-to-end by 3 to 4 hours and typically prices similarly once Turkish baggage is included. Against Wizz Air on the same Tbilisi or Kutaisi to Athens sector, Aegean prices higher but already includes baggage, meal, and Star Alliance earning, which closes the gap once Wizz add-ons are factored in. For Georgian travelers heading specifically to Santorini, Mykonos, or Crete, Aegean is the cleanest single-ticket option from Tbilisi compared to self-connecting on Wizz Air to Athens and then booking a separate domestic Greek carrier such as Sky Express, which loses the through-checked baggage protection.
Baggage Policy
AEGEAN baggage allowance varies by fare family and cabin class. Do not assume every Economy fare includes a checked bag. Before payment, compare the cabin and checked baggage allowance of the selected Light, Flex, Family, ComfortFlex or Business offer; clarify missing information with FlyGE in chat or by phone.
