Cheap Flights to Yerevan
About the Origin Yerevan
Yerevan is the largest capital city of Armenia. The city is one amongst ‘oldest continuously inhabited cities’, it is situated on the banks of Hrazdan River. The history of the city existed since 8th century BC and currently it is blended with ancient and modern cultures. This city has witnessed many invasions, emperors, cultures and abject incidents, yet it is thriving as the capital and a home for the largest Armenian community in the world. It is the home for plenty of soviet architectural testaments, colour stoned structures, large scale post–modern and modern marvels, and many more historical sites.
Tourist Attractions
The capital city has been partitioned into six districts, in which Central region has major share of attractions. The archaeological excavations have showed numerous historical marvels such as, 3000 years old Erebuni Fortress, and many relics. The city is packed with many museums, churches, parks, and large avenues. Republic Square, Abovian street, Freedom (or Theatrical) Square, Mashtots avenue, Matenadaran, Covered Market Main Railway Station, Blue Mosque, Opera, Northern Avenue, and Cascades Sculpture Park are the historical places to visit in the city. Victory Park/Monument, Lover's Park, Children's Park, and Singing Fountains are the best parks in Yerevan. Conversely, it has numerous museums, churches, and historical sites. There are plentiful things to do in the city like visiting music concerts, operas, themes restaurants, walking tours, water world, and many more.
Shopping, Dining & Nightlife
Armenia is a home for finest rugs and carpets. There are many local carpet shops and branded stores like Tufenkian Carpets in the city. Armenia is the home for world’s finest beverages ‘Armenian Brandy’ and ‘Armenian Vodka’. Conversely, visitors can find shopping malls with traditional and upscale fashion attire stores in all its districts.
Yerevan is the dining capital of the country. Visitors won’t skip Lamehjun (Armanian style pizza), which is an authentic delight served in every restaurant. Along with the fast-food chains, there are numerous eateries with multi-continental delights. The capital city boasts lively nightlife. There are numerous bars, taverns, cafés, night clubs, and gathering parties that invite its visitors to a never ending nightlife. Armenian brandi, locally called as cognac, homemade fruit vodkas, and wine are must taste beverages in the city bars.
Festivals & Seasons
Being the largest capital city of the country, Yerevan celebrates numerous annual days, seasonal and international festivals, and events. Vardavar, Trndez, Yerevan Birthday, Golden Apricot, and ReAnimania (International animated film festival) are the prime festivals and events from the vast list of city’s events.
Transportation within the City
Yerevan provides plentiful transportation options to explore its historical heritage. Metro rails, mini bus services, buses, and trolleys are the public transit options to choose in the city. All these services are affordable and run in all the major areas. Cars and walking tours will allow you experience the best in the city.
Popular Sports in Yerevan
Football is the popular sport played in Yerevan. The city holds nine football stadiums and many premier league teams including, FC Ararat Yerevan, FC Mika, FC Pyunik, FC Banants, and Ulisses FC. There are nine large football arenas that are established in the city and always busy with the local and national level football matches. The city is also home for chess players, Olympic champions, and many more indoor games.
Weather in Yerevan
As the city is located at high elevation, it enjoys cold semi-arid steppe climate. Summers are extremely hot and dry which lasts from May to September. The average highest temperature in the city is recorded as 35°C. Rainfall is experienced during the early spring. In winter climate will be quite cold with heavy snowfall, where the temperature always drops below freezing point and is recorded as -10°C. Spring, fall and summer are the best seasons to visit Yerevan.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 102.
About Yerevan Airport & Location
Zvartnots International Airport (IATA: EVN, ICAO: UDYZ) is the primary serving and the busiest airport in Armenia, which is located close to Zvartnots for about 12 kilometers west of the city Yerevan. The airport receives traffic of 1.5 million passengers annually. The city airport serves many international destinations in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus and offers nonstop flight services to nearly 30 cities. There are no scheduled domestic flight services due to the small size of the country.
Airline Information
The city airport is served by large number of airlines namely
and few more Aeroflot-Russian Airlines,Belavia Belarusian Airlines, Dniproavia,Rossiya Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Aircompany Grozny Avia.
Airport Terminal Information
Zvartnots International Airport has a passenger terminal sprawled in an area of 560,000 sq ft, which can accommodate 3.5 million passengers each year. The terminal has separate halls for arrivals and departures. There are many check-in points, security control points and other amenities to have a conformable stay time in the airport.
Local Transportation at Yerevan Airport
Taxis are the best means of transportation to travel to and from the airport. Self driving is bit difficult because of the bad conditions of roads. Public buses are available, but are not frequent. In every corner the terminal building you can find mini buses. The fares are inexpensive, costs around 200 AMD per single ride to the city center.
Airport Facilities
Banks, ATM’s, currency exchange, post office, business center, internet access, free Wi-Fi, baggage storage, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars, business lounge, VIP lounge, duty free shopping, baggage carts, lost and found baggage counters, wheelchair assistance, health unit and information desk are the services provided by the Zvartnots International Airport.
Hotels near Yerevan Airport
The safest places to stay near the Zvartnots International Airport within the radius of 12 kilometres, include Kesabella Touristic House, Armenian Royal Palace, Best Hostel, Modern Apartment, Apartament Nune, Apartment at Kievyan Street, Nor Dzoraberd Hotel Complex, Machanents Guest House, Gyumri Hotel, Olympia Hotel, Jasmin Hotel , NUR Hotel, Argavand Hotel & Restaurant Complex, Hotel Complex Latar, Classic Hostel , Aram Guest House, Metropol Hotel, Centre Apartment Argishti, Artsakh Hotel, and B&B Artson
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Yerevan Airport Address |
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Zvartnots International Airport |
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Zvartnots, Yerevan |
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Armenia, Ph:+374 10 493000. |
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