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Flights to Yerevan

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and one of the oldest cities in the world. If you’re planning a visit, Air France offers daily flights to Yerevan (EVN) from a number of US departure locations. Just type in Flight Yerevan (EVN) to find the most affordable Air France flights to Armenia's capital, departing from your nearest airport in the next months and indulge in our lowest prices for the dates of your travel on our website. Do you want to know more about Yerevan before your upcoming trip? Read on for some of our tips and recommendations to the town.

When to go to Yerevan?

Yerevan has a mildly continental climate – don't hesitate to plan your visit throughout the whole year. The warmest months are July and August, when temperatures rise above 27 degrees Celsius, in winter, temperatures drop down to 3-4 degrees below zero. The autumn months in Yerevan are the rainiest.

Why you should travel to Yerevan?

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and one of the world's oldest city. Located in the picturesque Ararat valley, it is also one of the world's cities that has been continuously inhabited throughout its history. With a population above 1 million people, Yerevan remains the largest city in Armenia.

What to do in Yerevan?

Founded in the eighth century, Yerevan has had a turbulent history and the city has experienced cultural influences from Persia, Syria, Turkey. For most of the twentieth century, Armenia was part of the Soviet Union, which significantly impacted its culture and architecture. In Yerevan, you will see numerous vestiges of the Soviet times. You will also find signs of a strong Christian presence; Armenia is one of the earliest adepts of Christianity. You can visit ruins of some of the churches from the 4th, 5th centuries just outside Yerevan. Though some of Yerevan's oldest Christian architecture was destroyed during the Soviet times, you will still find some beautiful churches in the city, like the 18th century Saint John the Baptist Church.

In Yerevan, enjoy the hearty local cuisine that has been largely shaped by Levantine and Persian influences, the excellent kebabs, manti (tiny dumplings) and lentil soup are some of the delicious local specialties.

Make sure to visit the National Gallery of Armenia, the History Museum of Armenia and the Armenian Genocide Museum that revisits one of the darkest periods in the history of Armenia. Though the city has been largely rebuilt since the 2000s, you will still find some of the remnants of the old city, poetic 19th century architecture and buildings from the Soviet times.

Practical information

When you arrive at Zvartnots Yerevan airport (EVN), get to the center of the city by taxi or by bus. The Armenian dram is the official currency in Yerevan – you can conveniently exchange your money at the airport upon arrival in Yerevan.