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Abkhazia's main gateway on the Black Sea coast.
Location
Sukhumi, Abkhazia (Georgia)
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport (IATA: SUI, ICAO: UGSS) serves Sukhumi, the capital of Abkhazia, a breakaway region internationally recognized as part of Georgia but administered independently with Russian support. The airport is named after Vladislav Ardzinba, the first president of Abkhazia.
The airport has limited scheduled commercial operations due to Abkhazia's disputed political status. Russia recognizes Abkhazia as an independent state and has historically facilitated some air links, though regular scheduled services remain sparse and the airport primarily handles charter and occasional military or government flights.
The facility sits near the Black Sea coast and has a single runway. Its international status is contested, as Georgia and most of the world consider flights there to be operating in violation of Georgian sovereignty.
Terminals
The airport has a small, modest passenger terminal reflective of its limited commercial traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into central Sukhumi is available via road, with taxis being the primary means of transfer from the airport.
Airlines here
Regular scheduled commercial airline service is extremely limited due to the territory's disputed status; no major international carriers operate here.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Vladislav Ardzinba, the first president of the breakaway Republic of Abkhazia.
- ›Georgia considers the airport to be operating illegally on its sovereign territory.
- ›The airport is recognized internationally under Georgian jurisdiction despite being controlled by Abkhazian authorities.
- ›Commercial air traffic is severely restricted due to Abkhazia's unrecognized political status.
- ›The airport is located near the eastern coast of the Black Sea.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
