Zvartnots International Airport is Armenia's main airport, the access point to Yerevan, one of the world's oldest inhabited cities, at the foot of Mount Ararat.
It is located approximately 10 km west of central Yerevan.
How to get to Zvartnots International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to EVN
Parking near Zvartnots International Airport
The parking lot, located a short distance from the terminal, offers generally affordable rates.
Availability is usually good.
Roughly 1.20 euros per hour (first 15 minutes are free), with a daily rate for longer stays around 5-7 euros; for unguarded private parking nearby, always verify fencing and security before leaving your car for multiple days.
How to get to Yerevan from EVN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Zvartnots International Airport
Some international and local car rental companies have dedicated desks in the terminal, useful for exploring the country beyond the capital alone.
Car rental is a good option for reaching the numerous historical sites and monasteries scattered across Armenian territory.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit; always verify the fuel policy before returning the vehicle. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended, often required by foreign visitors; Armenian citizens use their national license only.
Hotels near Zvartnots International Airport
Zvartnots and Parakar
Both properties are in the village of Parakar, about 2 km from the terminal: the transfer is organised directly by the management, even for flights at 6 in the morning. By taxi it still only takes a few minutes; the 201 express bus to the centre passes further away, on the opposite side of the airport grounds.
Best for: One-night stopovers and departures before 7, when every minute of transfer counts.
- About 2 km from the terminal, convenient for morning flights without facing traffic towards the city
- The hotels organise the airport transfer, useful also for those departing or arriving in the middle of the night
- Parakar is an isolated village: for dinner or an evening out you still need to go back to Yerevan
- Without a car you depend on the hotel's transfer or a taxi, because the 201 bus does not stop here
Recommended hotels
- Galstyans HOTEL EVN Airport About 2 km from the terminal, in the village of Parakar: the staff arrange a taxi even for 6 am flights. Rooms with a small kitchenette and drinking water included, garden and free private parking. View availability
- Garden EVN Airport Apartments In the same village of Parakar, just minutes from the Zvartnots perimeter: reviews mention a transfer to and from the airport organised directly by the management, useful for those arriving or leaving at awkward times. Garden, terrace and free private parking. View availability
Centre and Yerevan, Republic Square
The 201 express bus connects Republic Square and the Yeritasardakan metro to Zvartnots in 40 minutes (300 AMD, every 30 minutes from 7 to 22); a taxi from the centre covers the roughly 12 km in 20-30 minutes.
Best for: Those with more than a day in Yerevan who want Republic Square, the museums and restaurants close at hand.
- Republic Square is one of the stops of the 201 bus to the airport, with departures every 30 minutes until 22
- Museums, the Cascade complex and the restaurants of the centre are just steps away on foot
- From the centre to the airport it still takes 20-40 minutes, worth calculating carefully for early morning flights
- Since there are no trains, at night (after 22) the bus runs only once an hour: better to check the timetable or book a taxi
Recommended hotels
- Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan On Republic Square, in the building of the former Hotel Armenia from 1958, renovated in 1999 and again in 2004: it is the only hotel in the city with an Executive Lounge, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym. View availability
- ibis Yerevan Center On Northern Avenue, about 500 metres from both the Opera House and Republic Square; built in 2016, 255 rooms and a restaurant with a city-view terrace, L'Été Café & Veranda. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport has a modern terminal, recently renovated to support Armenia's growing tourism.
From check-in to gate generally takes 8-10 minutes. Security checks can take longer on international flights during evening peak traffic hours.
Map of Zvartnots International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does a taxi from Yerevan airport to the centre cost?
The fare should be agreed or checked on the meter before departure: local ride-hailing apps are often a more price-transparent alternative to unbooked taxis.
Q. Does Yerevan airport have rail connections?
No, there's no direct train: transport to the city runs by road.
Q. Is Zvartnots Armenia's only international airport?
It's the main and busiest one; the country's second airport, Gyumri Shirak, handles a much smaller volume of flights.
Q. Is it worth booking a transfer from Yerevan in advance?
It can help fix the price beforehand, especially for night arrivals when on-the-spot bargaining is less convenient.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
