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Armenia Crosses 1 Million Visitors in First Half of 2026 — a Record
Armenia recorded 1,041,598 international arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 14.8% year on year. Russia, Georgia and Iran led the source markets.
Armenia Travel News
Staying up to date on Armenia travel: visa changes, new flight routes, upcoming events, and anything that affects your trip.
Flights
Tabriz–Yerevan Flights Resume After Two-Year Break
Pouya Air resumed direct Tabriz–Yerevan flights on 20 August 2026, operating twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays after a two-year hiatus.
Flights
China Southern Airlines Opens Yerevan Office and Doubles Flight Frequency
China Southern Airlines opened a Yerevan office on 10 August 2026 and increased its Urumqi-Yerevan service to six flights per week.
News
Armenia: Navasard and Blessing of Grapes in August 2026
Navasard on 11 August and the Blessing of Grapes on 14 August mark two of Armenia's most sacred traditions and how to join them as a visitor.
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Varchafest 2026 Brings Music and Arts to Lake Sevan in August
Varchafest returns to Lake Sevan on 22 August 2026, Armenia's biggest youth music and arts festival on the shore of the Caucasus's largest lake.
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Armenia Breaks Tourism Record With 1 Million Visitors in H1 2026
Armenia welcomed 1.04 million international visitors in H1 2026, up 14.8% year-on-year - the highest first-half total on record.
Flights
FlyOne Armenia Launches Kazan, Amsterdam and Tashkent
FlyOne Armenia opened its Kazan route on 3 July and will launch Amsterdam and Tashkent on 26 July, expanding Yerevan's direct connectivity.
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Golden Apricot Film Festival 2026: Yerevan Hosts Its 23rd International Cinema Week
Golden Apricot Film Festival 2026 runs 12-19 July in Yerevan - independent cinema from the Caucasus and beyond at the 23rd edition.
Visa
Armenia Extends Visa-Free Access for GCC Residents and Western Permit Holders to July 2027
Armenia has extended visa-free entry for GCC residents and US, EU, and Schengen permit holders until July 2027, with stays of up to 180 days.
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Vardavar 2026: Yerevan's Water Festival Gets a New Format
Vardavar 2026 fell on 12 July in Yerevan - the ancient water festival returned with a new format. What happened and what to know for 2027.
Visa
Armenia Visa-Free Entry for 113 Countries Ended 1 July 2026
Armenia's temporary visa exemption for 113 countries ended 1 July 2026. E-visa requirements now apply for previously exempt nationals.
Flights
FlyOne Armenia Triples Vienna–Yerevan Service to Three Weekly Flights
FlyOne Armenia expands its Vienna-Yerevan route to three weekly flights in June 2026, making the Caucasus more accessible from Western Europe.
News
Yerevan Music Festival 2026 Took Place on 20–21 June at Republic Square
The Yerevan Music Festival 2026 ran on 20-21 June with world-class DJs, live bands, street food zones, and entertainment at Republic Square.
News
Armenia Hosts Junior Eurovision Song Contest for the First Time
Armenia hosted Junior Eurovision in Yerevan on 6 June 2026, bringing Europe's biggest youth music contest to the Caucasus for the first time.
Flights
FLYONE ARMENIA Launched Direct Yerevan–Almaty Flights from 12 June 2026
FLYONE ARMENIA launched twice-weekly Yerevan-Almaty flights from 12 June 2026, opening a new Central Asian air link to Armenia's route network.
Flights
Wizz Air Launched UK's First Ever Direct Flights to Yerevan on 12 June 2026
Wizz Air launched the UK's first direct London-Yerevan service on 12 June 2026, with twice-weekly flights from Luton and fares from £36.99.
News
Republic Day 2026 and Yerevan Wine Days: How the Celebrations Went
Republic Day on 28 May 2026 brought concerts and fireworks to Republic Square. Yerevan Wine Days' 10th anniversary edition ran on 5-7 June 2026.
News
Yerevan Hosted the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for the First Time
Yerevan hosted the 33rd Concours Mondial de Bruxelles on 19-23 May 2026, bringing 400 wine experts from 65 countries to evaluate 8,000 wines.
News
Armenia Records 39% Tourism Surge in April 2026
Armenia welcomed 172,705 tourists in April 2026 - a 39.6% year-on-year rise - as the visitor mix broadens beyond Russian arrivals.
News
Russia Airspace Disruption Affecting Armenia Flights Lifts After Five Days
Airspace restrictions over southern Russia delayed Armenia flights from 8-12 May 2026 before lifting and what affected travellers need to know.
Flights
FlyOne Armenia Orders Two Airbus A321neo Jets
FlyOne Armenia signed a deal for two Airbus A321neo aircraft on 5 May 2026, boosting capacity on European routes out of Yerevan.
News
Meghri Hosted the 5th International Festival of Crafts in May 2026
The 5th International Festival of Crafts took place in Meghri on 16-17 May 2026, with 40 artisans, masterclasses, live music and local cuisine.
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