Tourism news about Armenia – weather disasters, regions closed for tourists, transportation nuances – in a word, everything that will be useful for travelers to plan a trip to the country.
We monitor the situation in the country, using information from leading news agencies, and provide it in a convenient form for tourists, avoiding unnecessary politics and analytics – only facts related to travel issues in Armenia.
- New Flights Connect Yerevan with Astana and AktauDirect Air Links Between Armenia and Kazakhstan Expand In mid-April 2026, Armenia and Kazakhstan marked a significant milestone in aviation connectivity. Airlines launched two new regular routes linking Yerevan with Kazakhstan’s capital Astana and the Caspian coastal city of Aktau. Aktau to Yerevan: Service Begins April 18 Kazakh carrier SCAT Airlines started regular flights on READ MORE
- Flights Between Yerevan and Kapan Have ResumedLocal flights on the Yerevan–Kapan–Yerevan route resumed on March 31, according to Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. “Flights will operate five times a week,” wrote David Khudatyan, Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, on his Facebook page. The Syunik Airport remained idle for about 30 years. Authorities later renovated it in line READ MORE
- Armenia and Montenegro Discuss Changes to Visa RegulationsChanges to visa regulations were discussed by Lusine Gevorgyan, Chair of the Armenian Tourism Committee, and Simonida Kordić, Montenegro’s Minister of Tourism. At the meeting, held as part of the ITB Berlin 2026 international exhibition, issues of bilateral tourism cooperation were discussed, including changes to visa regulations, tourism statistics, and the latest developments in the READ MORE
- Armenia Focuses on Medical and Religious Tourism to Boost Visitor NumbersArmenia plans to strengthen its tourism sector by developing several key niches, including medical tourism, eco-tourism, and religious tourism, according to Lusine Gevorgyan, head of the country’s Tourism Committee. Medical Tourism Conference and New Digital Platform Gevorgyan said that in January Armenia will host a conference on medical tourism organized jointly with the United Nations. READ MORE
- Direct Flights to Connect Yerevan and Riga from May 2Starting May 2, 2026, direct flights between Yerevan and Riga are set to launch. The Latvian national carrier airBaltic will operate the route, according to Armenia’s Tourism Committee. Officials discussed the new Yerevan–Riga direct flights during a meeting between Lusine Gevorgyan, Head of the Tourism Committee of Armenia, and Edite Medne, Ambassador of Latvia to READ MORE
- New flights between Armenia and ChinaChair of the RA Tourism Committee Lusine Gevorgyan spoke about plans to launch direct flights to Armenia from Beijing and Shanghai. “A memorandum of understanding has been signed with one of the Armenian airlines. It is currently negotiating with two major Chinese carriers to launch new flights between Armenia and China in June,” she said READ MORE
- Yerevan and London discuss direct flights from June 2026The launch of direct flights between Yerevan and London in June 2026 was discussed on Tuesday by Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure and the British Ambassador to Armenia. The launch of direct flights between Yerevan and London in June 2026 was discussed on Tuesday by Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David READ MORE
- Armenia decide not to ban Wizz AirArmenia has denied reports about an alleged ban on flights operated by low-cost carrier Wizz Air. The Tourism Committee of Armenia rejected recent claims suggesting that the airline’s flights had been suspended due to technical aircraft issues. Officials stated that these reports are not true. The Committee also noted that, according to the international organization READ MORE
- In December 2025, Armenia welcomed 140,000 touristsIn December 2025, Armenia welcomed 139,933 tourists. By comparison, the country received 130,148 visitors in December 2024. Overall, 2,263,642 tourists traveled to Armenia in 2025. In the previous year, from January to December 2024, the figure stood at 2,208,179, according to the Tourism Committee. During 2025, most visitors came from Russia, Georgia, and Iran. Russia READ MORE
- NYT has added Armenia to its list of places to visit in 2026According to the publication, the country, set in the rugged Caucasus Mountains, has attracted hiking and nature enthusiasts for decades. Recently, however, tourist numbers have grown rapidly. Against this backdrop, Yerevan will host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in May. This event ranks among the world’s leading wine competitions. In addition, Armenia offers deep winemaking READ MORE