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.
- Armenia welcomes 2.26 million tourists in 2025Armenia received 2.26 million tourists in 2025. This number is 2.5% higher than in 2024. In December, 139,933 tourists arrived in the country. This figure became the best December result in Armenia’s history. Armenia welcomed a total of 2,263,642 tourists in 2025. This result exceeds the 2024 level by 2.5% and stands 19.4% above the READ MORE
- Forbes has included Armenia in its top destinations for 2026Spanish Forbes has compiled a list of 26 travel destinations for 2026, including Armenia. “Take note of these 26 destinations we suggest for 2026 and make the coming year the most travel-filled of your life,” the authors of the article write. It is noted that Armenia will become one of the most popular destinations in READ MORE
- Turkish Airlines to launch daily flights to Istanbul in March 2026Starting March 11, 2026, Turkish Airlines will operate daily flights on the Istanbul–Yerevan–Istanbul route. Serdar Kılıç, Turkey’s special representative for talks on normalizing relations with Armenia, announced the decision on social media. He called it “another step towards resolving Armenian–Turkish relations.” Despite the land border between Armenia and Turkey remaining closed since 1993, air travel READ MORE
- Armenian cable car “Wings of Tatev” recognized as the best in the worldThe “Wings of Tatev” cable car has won the prestigious World Travel Awards international prize for the fourth time, winning in the “World’s Best Cable Car” category. This year, the Armenian cable car beat competitors from Bolivia, Brazil, Vietnam, Canada, New Zealand, the USA, and South Africa. Previously, Wings of Tatev brought Armenia victory in READ MORE
- Wizz Air Launches Bratislava–Yerevan Route from January 13Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Bratislava, Slovakia with Yerevan, Armenia. The service is scheduled to begin on January 13, 2026, offering three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tickets are already available for purchase on the airline’s official website and mobile app, with fares READ MORE
- Fly Cham airline has launched a direct flight between Yerevan and AleppoFly Cham airline flights on the Yerevan-Aleppo-Yerevan route began on November 7, 2025, according to the press service of Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan. According to the current flight schedule, flights will operate once a week on Fridays. The Syrian-Emirati airline Fly Cham was founded in May 2025. Its main hub is located in Damascus, READ MORE
- Direct flight launched between Yerevan and BariThe first direct flight from Yerevan to Bari (Italy) took place on October 26, 2025, following two years of negotiations, according to the Armenian Embassy in Italy. “The Yerevan-Bari flight is more than just air service: it is a bridge between two peoples, two cultures, and two economies. The new route will create opportunities for READ MORE
- The World Bank notes a recovery in the tourism sector in ArmeniaIn July 2025, the number of tourist visits increased by 11% (year-on-year), marking the third consecutive month of growth, according to the World Bank’s Armenia Monthly Economic Update – September 2025. “Although the total number of visits for January-July decreased by 1%, this growth indicates a gradual recovery,” the study notes. According to the Tourism READ MORE
- The Catholicos of All Armenians held a prayer service for Armenia’s Independence DayThe clergy and believers prayed to God “for the indestructibility of the Republic of Armenia and for a peaceful, prosperous, and safe life for the Armenian people” because of the Armenia’s Independence Day. Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II held a prayer service on Sunday in honor of Armenia’s Independence Day, according to the press READ MORE
- Korean Air has launched a direct flight between Seoul and YerevanOn June 5, 2025, Korean Air, South Korea’s national carrier, began operating direct charter flights between Seoul and Yerevan, according to the Armenian Tourism Federation. A new route operates from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul to Zvartnots Airport (EVN) in Yerevan and back. The flight duration is approximately 8 hours and 35 minutes. The READ MORE