Armenia: main airports
Armenia is served by two airports: Zvartnots International Airport near the capital Yerevan, the country's main gateway, and Shirak Airport near Gyumri, the country's second city in the north-west, with more limited, mostly regional traffic.
Armenia: recommended activities
Armenia: visa and entry requirements
Many nationalities, including EU countries, can generally enter Armenia without a visa for short tourist stays, with a valid passport: Armenia has one of the most open entry policies in the Caucasus region.
Armenia: safety
Armenia is generally considered safe for tourists, with a low crime level in the main cities.
Border areas, especially those near Azerbaijan linked to the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, require caution: it is always advisable to check the up-to-date situation before travelling to those areas.
Armenia: health situation
The health risk in Armenia is generally low. Tap water in Yerevan is considered relatively safe, but bottled water remains the more prudent choice for visitors, especially outside the capital.
No mandatory vaccinations are generally required for entry. Yerevan's hospital facilities offer an adequate level of care for common emergencies; in rural and mountainous areas services are more limited.
Armenia: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Armenian dram. Cards are accepted in Yerevan, while cash remains more useful outside the capital.
Yandex Go is the most widely used transport app in Yerevan, generally preferred to street taxis for the transparent in-app fare.
For local connectivity, the main operators (Beeline, VivaCell-MTS, Ucom) sell prepaid SIM cards in their shops in Yerevan.
For driving and car rental it is advisable to have, in addition to your national licence, an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well, often requested by local rental companies.
