Travel to Armenia
Flying to Armenia
Armenia is primarily accessed by air, with most international flights arriving at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), located around 12km west of the capital, Yerevan. This modern airport handles most international traffic and serves as the country's main gateway. A smaller airport, Shirak International Airport (LWN) in Gyumri, operates a limited number of international and regional services.
Armenia's national carrier, Armenia Airways, operates selected routes, while a number of international airlines connect Yerevan with major European and Middle Eastern hubs. Carriers such as Air France, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Qatar Airways and Flydubai offer regular services, providing onward connections to destinations worldwide. Low-cost airlines also operate selected routes, making Armenia increasingly accessible from various European cities.
There are no direct flights from every long-haul destination, so many travellers connect via hubs such as Paris, Frankfurt, Athens, Doha or Dubai. Flight frequencies may vary seasonally, particularly during the busy summer months when diaspora travel increases.
Flight times:
From London to Yerevan: 9 hours 20 minutes (including stopover).
Travel by rail
The only operational cross-border passenger service links Armenia with Georgia. A regular overnight train operates between Tbilisi and Yerevan; the journey takes approximately 10 to 11 hours and offers sleeper compartments in various classes. This route is particularly popular during the summer months, when additional seasonal services may operate to accommodate increased demand. Border formalities are carried out during the journey, and passports are checked by officials while the train is stationary at the frontier.
Driving to Armenia
Armenia shares land borders with Georgia to the north and Iran to the south, and these are the two main overland entry points for travellers. Borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan remain closed.
The most commonly used land crossings are between Armenia and Georgia, particularly at Sadakhlo–Bagratashen and Bavra–Ninotsminda. These routes are popular with travellers combining Armenia and Georgia in a single itinerary, and shared taxis, marshrutkas (minibuses) and private transfers operate regularly between Tbilisi and Yerevan. The journey typically takes around five to six hours, depending on border formalities and road conditions.
The southern border with Iran at Meghri is also open and used by travellers arriving overland from Iran. This route is less frequented by international visitors but remains a viable option.
Road conditions at major crossings are generally good, though mountainous terrain and winter weather can affect travel times. Visitors should check visa requirements carefully before attempting overland entry, as policies differ by nationality and entry point.
Getting to Armenia by boat
Armenia is a landlocked country with no access to the sea. There are therefore no international ferry services or cruise ship ports.
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