The international airport of Yerevan "Zvartnots" is located in the western part of the capital 12 kilometers from the center. The annual passenger turnover of this airport is more than 2 million people.
How to get to the city center
The trip to the center will take you 20-25 minutes (by cab or transfer) and about half an hour by public transport.
Public transportation
If you want to not only save money but also feel the real Armenian flavor, take a bus or a shuttle.
- Transportation stop is next to the terminal on the right side.
- Where to buy a ticket:
- - Bus. Use the terminal located on the bus and pay the fare with your bank card, or you can pay cash to the driver. The price includes transportation of luggage.
- - Shuttle cab. Payment is made to the driver.
Bus - Shuttle #201
On the way to the city, the bus stops near Parakar and Argavand settlements, the Central Bus Station, near Mashtots Avenue, Stepan Shaumyan School, near the National Academic Theater, and at Yeritasardakan metro station.
- Trip time: 40 minutes.
- Travel schedule: from 07:00 to 22:00 every half hour, and from 22:30 to 07:00 every hour.
- Fare: AMD 300.
- Stop: next to the terminal building.
Route Taxi #107
Moves towards the Barekamutyun metro station and around the outskirts of the city.
- Transit frequency: every 20 minutes.
- Movement schedule: from 06:00 to 00:00.
- Cost: 250 AMD.
- Stop: Information above.
Helpful Tip! Shuttle cabs are very popular transportation in Yerevan and, consequently, very crowded. If you are arriving with a lot of things or small children, it is better to choose a bus or cab.
Metro
Yerevan has a well-developed metro system. From the airport to the metro station "Barekamutyun" follows Route #107. Then you can quickly get to the center (Republic Square station).
- Fare: 100 AMD.
- Opening hours: from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Train frequency: every 7-10 minutes.
Transfer
The fastest and most comfortable ride is by transfer, where you can book the service in advance.
Cost: from 10 USD per person or 20 USD per car (gettransfer.com).
Taxi
You can use city cab services at yerevantaxi.com, as well as KiwiTaxi Armenia.
Cost: from 17 USD per car. The price depends on the class of car, number of passengers, and special wishes of the client (e.g. child seat). The cost will not depend on traffic jams.
Tip! No one has canceled Armenian hospitality, don't be afraid to bargain with cab drivers.
Renting a car
To get from Yerevan airport to the city, you can use a car rental service. It is best to book a car on a website (e.g. Rentalcars) before you fly to Yerevan.
Cost: from 30 USD per day.
How to get to the train station
The train station can be reached by cab, shuttle, or public transportation.
Route taxi#108 goes to the railway station. For timetable, fare, and stop location, see above.
You can also take the #107 route cab from the airport to Yerevan to "Barekamutyun" metro station and then to "Sasuntsi David" station (railway station).
How to get to the bus station
Bus #201 runs to the bus station, see above for route information. You can also book a shuttle or cab.
