Overview
Yerevan is Armenia's warm, cafe-filled capital, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and framed on clear days by the snow-capped cone of Mount Ararat. Pink and apricot tuff-stone buildings, a lively arts scene and famously generous hospitality make it a rewarding break for UK travellers. Whether you are after cheap flights to Yerevan or planning a wider trip through the Caucasus, this page shows live fares so you can see current prices at a glance.
Best time to fly to Yerevan
Late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September and October) are the sweet spots: warm, dry days, cooler evenings and the surrounding hills at their greenest or most golden. July and August are hot, often in the mid-30s Celsius, though the city stays lively after dark. Winters are genuinely cold, with snow and sub-zero spells, which can mean quieter and cheaper flights. Check the When to book chart above to see how fares shift through the year.
Airlines and routes
Wizz Air operates a direct service from London Luton to Yerevan, with a typical flight time of around 5 hours 30 minutes. One-stop options widen your choice considerably: Turkish Airlines and Pegasus connect via Istanbul, Austrian Airlines via Vienna, LOT via Warsaw, Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Munich, and Air France via Paris. From Manchester and other regional UK airports there are no direct flights, so you would route through one of these hubs, with total journey times usually between 9 and 13 hours depending on the connection and layover.
Things to do in Yerevan
The city rewards slow wandering, with grand squares, leafy boulevards and viewpoints towards Ararat.
- The Cascade: a monumental limestone stairway with fountains, sculpture and sweeping city views, home to the Cafesjian Center for the Arts.
- Republic Square: Yerevan's ceremonial heart, ringed by pink-stone buildings and known for its evening singing-fountain shows.
- Tsitsernakaberd: the moving Armenian Genocide memorial and museum, set on a hill above the city.
- Matenadaran: a striking repository of thousands of ancient manuscripts and illuminated books.
- Vernissage market: a sprawling weekend open-air market for carpets, ceramics, jewellery and Soviet-era curios.
At Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)
Zvartnots lies about 12km south-west of the centre, roughly a 20-minute drive. Official airport taxis are inexpensive at a fixed rate, and ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Go and GG are widely used and often cheaper still. Public bus route 201 runs to Republic Square for a few hundred dram, but it is slow and luggage space is limited. There is no rail or metro link to the airport.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Yerevan
- Book ahead: fares are usually keenest around two to three months before departure, so use the price charts on this page to time your booking.
- Fly midweek: Tuesday and Wednesday departures tend to undercut weekend flights.
- Travel off-peak: late autumn and winter generally bring the lowest fares.
- Compare direct and connecting: weigh Wizz Air's non-stop from Luton against one-stop fares on Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Austrian or LOT.
Travel essentials
British passport holders do not need a visa for Armenia and may stay for up to 180 days within a year. The currency is the Armenian dram (AMD); cards are accepted in most city venues, but carry some cash for markets and rural day trips. No special vaccinations are required, but there is no reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK, so arrange travel insurance with medical cover. Ensure your passport is valid for the duration of your stay. Armenia is 3 hours ahead of the UK in summer and 4 hours ahead in winter.
