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Areni Wine Festival 2027: Armenia's Harvest Celebration
The Areni Wine Festival returns on 2 October 2027 in Vayots Dzor. Armenia's best-known grape harvest celebration at one of the world's oldest wine sites.
Armenia Travel News
Staying up to date on Armenia travel: visa changes, new flight routes, upcoming events, and anything that affects your trip.
Visa
Armenia's Immigration Law Overhaul Takes Effect 1 November 2026
Armenia's Law on Foreigners takes effect 1 November 2026 with stricter overstay rules, a new work entry visa, and higher residence permit fees.
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Dilijan's Autumn Foliage Peaks in October: Where to Hike and Stay
October brings peak foliage to Dilijan National Park and the Debed Canyon. Here is where to hike and stay for Armenia's finest autumn colour in 2026.
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Gyumri Records Its Best Tourism Year in 2026
Gyumri is having its best tourism year in decades: new guesthouses, direct flights, and arts events draw visitors to Armenia's second city in 2026.
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COP17 Comes to Yerevan 19–30 October 2026
The UN biodiversity summit COP17 takes place in Yerevan from 19–30 October 2026. Here is what visitors and travellers already in Armenia need to know.
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Armenia's TRIPP Corridor Gets Institutional Backing at UNGA 2026
Armenia's TRIPP corridor gained UNGA 2026 backing: 40+ corporations and a Trans-Caspian fund formalised this South Caucasus regional route.
Flights
Wizz Air Boosts Yerevan–Prague Flights to Five Times Weekly
Wizz Air boosts Yerevan–Prague to 5x weekly by mid-December 2026, with a 4x frequency step-up in October, giving more options for travellers to Armenia.
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Armenia Launches Biometric Passports and ID Cards in 2026
Armenia is rolling out new biometric passports and national ID cards from autumn 2026, upgrading its travel document infrastructure to ICAO standards.
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Armenia Independence Day 2026: What Visitors Can Expect
Armenia marks 35 years of independence on 21 September 2026. Here's what to expect in Yerevan and how to plan around the national holiday.
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Areni Wine Festival 2026: Armenia's Harvest Celebration Explained
The Areni Wine Festival returns on 3 October 2026 in Vayots Dzor. Here's what to expect at Armenia's best-known grape harvest celebration.
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Tour d'Arménie UCI Cycling Race Launches 10–13 September
Armenia hosts its first UCI cycling race, Tour d'Arménie, 10-13 September 2026. Sixteen teams tackle 500km across Yerevan, Dilijan, and Lake Sevan.
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Zvartnots Airport Plans $500M Expansion to Double Capacity
Yerevan's Zvartnots Airport has confirmed a $500M expansion plan that will double terminal size and increase gates from 6 to 16 by 2033.
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Armenia Crosses 1 Million Visitors in First Half of 2026
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.
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 Opens Yerevan Office & Doubles Flights
China Southern Airlines opened a Yerevan office on 10 August 2026 and increased its Urumqi-Yerevan service to six flights per week.
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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 & 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.
Flights
FlyOne Armenia Launches Kazan, Amsterdam & Tashkent Routes
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: Yerevan Hosts Its 23rd Edition
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
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 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
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 2026
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
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 Direct Flights to Yerevan
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 & Yerevan Wine Days: A Weekend Review
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.
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Yerevan Hosts the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
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.
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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
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
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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