diff --git a/src/lib/helpers/regions.ts b/src/lib/helpers/regions.ts
index 3d6abf6e7..f08c6491e 100644
--- a/src/lib/helpers/regions.ts
+++ b/src/lib/helpers/regions.ts
@@ -15,8 +15,15 @@ export function filterRegions(regions: Models.ConsoleRegion[]): RegionOption[] {
     return regions
         .filter((region) => region.$id !== 'default')
         .sort((a, b) => {
-            if (a.available && !b.available) return 1;
-            if (!a.available && b.available) return -1;
+            // Check if regions are truly available (not disabled and available)
+            const aAvailable = !a.disabled && a.available;
+            const bAvailable = !b.disabled && b.available;
+            
+            // Prioritize truly available regions
+            if (aAvailable && !bAvailable) return -1;
+            if (!aAvailable && bAvailable) return 1;
+            
+            // Within the same availability group, sort alphabetically
             return a.name.localeCompare(b.name);
         })
         .map((region) => ({