Yerevan’s main gateway makes it surprisingly easy to plan cheap flights from Yerevan across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. You benefit from reliable connectivity, a compact terminal, and options for weekend getaways from Yerevan or extended adventures.
Zvartnots International Airport is Armenia’s key international hub, situated about 15 kilometers west of the city center, designated with IATA code EVN and ICAO code UDYZ. The airport’s single 3,850 meter runway accommodates widebody aircraft, and recent upgrades feature a modern flight information system and biometric controls for smooth passenger flow.
Reaching major European capitals, Mediterranean resorts, and Gulf hubs is straightforward, making both short trips and multi city journeys feasible. Facilities like duty free shopping, free Wi Fi, and lounges offer a streamlined experience, especially useful for travelers building custom or one way itineraries from Yerevan.
A range of nonstop routes connects Yerevan with business, leisure, and holiday hotspots, while both year round and seasonal flights keep itineraries flexible. Example flight times are provided, but these may change.
Dubai is always popular, especially for shopping, sun, and onward travel, with flights from Yerevan to Dubai typically taking 3 hours. The Mediterranean is accessible too: Larnaca is roughly 2 hours 45 minutes and Athens about 3 hours from Yerevan, often served by budget carriers including Wizz Air.
European connectivity shifts with the seasons. Frankfurt can be reached in about 5 hours nonstop, Budapest in approximately 3 hours 30 minutes, and Moscow in 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on the airport. Always confirm current carriers and schedules, as these details change throughout the year.
Flexibility with travel dates and times helps uncover better deals when departing from EVN. Pricing often reflects seasonal trends, so targeting shoulder periods or less popular days can result in savings.
The summer months of June to August bring high demand, but late spring and early autumn offer a balance of value and good weather, while winter is typically quieter and cheaper. For short haul trips, searching 4 to 6 weeks in advance is wise, though holidays may require earlier planning.
Set a Set a Price Alert to track fares and get notified when prices change, or explore Travel Hacks and the Nomad Search Tool for ambitious multi city itineraries. Adjusting for midweek, early, or late departures as well as combining tickets on various airlines can often save money, especially outside peak summer travel.
Useful information is essential for smooth transfers from Yerevan to the airport and understanding your airline options.
Zvartnots International Airport is about 15 kilometers from central Yerevan and served by the 201 express bus, which connects to Amiryan Street, Mashtots Avenue, and Republic Square every 30 minutes during the day and hourly at night, with a trip time of about 30 minutes and a fare of 300 AMD. Official taxis are also available at arrivals; they generally reach downtown in 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
Both low cost carriers such as Wizz Air and full service airlines operate at EVN, with schedules and airlines varying throughout the year. Using Kiwi.com’s self transfer option enables you to combine flights from non cooperating carriers, and with the Kiwi.com Guarantee and Disruption Protection, you get support, automatic check in, and instant Kiwi.com Credit for disruptions, as described in their terms.