A lot of travelers are sent every dayin the way of business, to gain new impressions or to meet with friends, whom life has scattered around the world. The fastest way to reach any point on the map is to take advantage of air transport. Airports of Armenia will bring any tourist to the right place.
Armenia is a country where air routes are the most accessible. Mountainous terrain, rough mountain rivers, deep gorges, high plateaus with hundreds of ravines - such is its territory.
History of the country
История Армении уходит своими корнями в глубокую antiquity. Many places have retained their identity to this day. Architectural monuments celebrate thousands of years of jubilee. The country-museum is so rightly called Armenia.
The state is of the greatest interest notonly for history buffs. It is located on the territory, amazing beauty of nature. Majestic mountains, deep clear lakes - this is what will make love this country.
It doesn't matter what purpose a person is inthe country, the first in the Armenian land it is met by the air gate - the airports of Armenia. Today they take daily many international and domestic flights.
International airports
There are 7 airfields in the country. Which airports in Armenia have international status? There are only two:
- Shirak airport is located in Shirak region, Gyumri city, Armenia;
- Yerevan airport is called Zvartnots.
| Airport Name | Location | IKAO code | IATA code |
| Chirac | Gyumri | Udsg | Lwn |
| Zvartnots | Yerevan | UDRI | EVN |
The rest are used exclusively on domestic airlines.
| Airport Name | Location | IKAO code |
| Shinyar | Goris | - |
| Stepanavan | Stepanavan | UDLS |
| Kalinino | Tashir | - |
| Erebuni | Yerevan | UDYE |
| Yeghvard | Yerevan | - |
Armenian Airport Zvartnots
Today Zvartnots is the largestthe country's main airport. It is located in the southwestern part of Yerevan, 10 km from the center. Every day, it receives thousands of passengers from both domestic and international destinations. There are these air gates for almost 60 years.
Construction of the first terminal began in 1959year The last international was completed in the summer of 2007. The annual passenger traffic is about two million people. The airport is capable of receiving all types of aircraft.
Passenger terminal is quite convenient. Allows you to easily go through all the procedures on arrival and departure. Customs clearance is the same as in any other air port in the world.
The terminal has a well-developed infrastructure.He works around the clock. There are many cafes and duty-free points, special rooms for mothers with children, a medical office. It is possible to use the services of a VIP lounge, which is distinguished by increased comfort and the opportunity to work on the road for business passengers.
Convenient access roads lead to the airport. Personal transport can be parked. You can get to the airport by public transport from Yerevan and Gyumri.
Shirak - Gyumri Airport, Armenia
Shirak - the second largest airport in Armenia,built in 1961. Used as a spare for flights heading to Yerevan. There is an aerodrome in the Shirak region, the city of Gyumri. The city center is about 5 km away.
He received international status in 2007after a cardinal reconstruction. Like Zvartnots, the airport can receive all types of aircraft and helicopters. In addition, the Armenian Air Force is based on its territory. It is equipped with one runway, the length of which is 3220 m and width of 45 m.
The airport is characterized by well developedinfrastructure. There are all necessary amenities for passengers: bars, restaurants, banks, pharmacy, shops, VIP lounges. Roomy parking allows you to not worry about personal transport.
The airport can be reached from Gyumri and Yerevan by public transport or taxi.
Security
All airports in Armenia are equipped with everything necessary for the implementation of security protection. Special attention in this matter was paid to the equipment of international ports.
Although the country is listedleast exposed to the threat of terrorism, cargo and passengers are screened in the strictest order. Not only technical inspections are carried out, security agencies patrol the whole territory
Flights are carried out on the most modern equipment and experienced staff. Constantly re-equipment of entire units, replacing them with more modern ones and meeting international standards.
