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Discover Armenia

Cheap Flights to Armenia Zvartnots International Airport
Tucked in the high Caucasus Mountains, Armenia is a small country that belies its diminutive size with a fascinating ancient culture and some of the most wildly beautiful scenery in either Europe or Asia. Flights to Armenia land in Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), which is the gateway to exploring this wonderful country, located just outside the capital city of Yerevan. Travelers can wander through 1,500-year-old monasteries built in the shadow of Mount Ararat or indulge in delicious pastries and coffee at a sidewalk cafe and enjoy learning new things about this historic country and its generous people.

Armenia Zvartnots International Airport
Just nine miles west of Yerevan, Armenia's capital city, Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) handles all cheap flights to Armenia. Major carriers include Aeroflot, Lufthansa, Air France, Czech Airlines and Iran Air. Armenia has no internal flights, so all passengers use the international terminal and will find shops, restaurants, free Wi-Fi and passenger services there. The N107 bus departs regularly from the airport to drop passengers in the center of Yerevan. There are also abundant taxis that charge around $10 for a ride into the city. Travelers can also rent cars at the airport for touring the country.

Attractions in Armenia
The ancient city of Yerevan is the country's capital and its proximity to the airport makes it a natural stop on any visit to Armenia. While much of the city expanded under Soviet guidance and bears the hallmark of that architectural influence, there are many fascinating ancient sites scattered across the city that bear testament to its great age. The Erebuni Fortress is a 3,000-year-old site with artifacts lending insight into its past that will keep history buffs enthralled. The Matenadaran is a museum housing ancient illuminated manuscripts from Armenia's ancient Christian past that is also worth a visit.

For a change of pace, visitors can stop by the Ararat Cognac Factory, where the process of manufacturing is explained during an interesting tour that ends with a tasting of the final product and a chance to buy bottles to take home as souvenirs. Lover's Park is beautifully landscaped in Japanese style, and visitors may be lucky enough to catch an open-air concert or art show there.

Hints and Tips for Visiting Armenia
Armenia's varied topography lends it a changeable climate, but the warm summer months tend to reach the 90s and last from April to September. Winters are short but temperatures can drop to the 30s during the daytime, and snow is a possibility for several months of the year. The Russian influence on Armenia from its Soviet days left a mark on the cuisine in the form of the delicious soup known as borscht, which is served with fresh cream in Armenian eateries. Kebabs, known as khorovats, stuffed grape leaves and an array of pretty pastries are also common fare in restaurants, and a two-course meal for two people will run about $12 in a good restaurant. Each weekend, there's a market held at the Vernissage, which is where rugs, handicrafts and food that are distinctly Armenian can be found.