Black Fortress
A 19th-century fortress built by the Russian Empire on a hill, with views over the city.
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About the airport
Gyumri Shirak International Airport is about 7 km from central Gyumri and roughly 120 km from Yerevan. It is Armenia’s second airport and mainly has low-cost flights.
Terminals
It is a small airport, with a Soviet-era building and a new arrivals terminal. Formalities are quick because traffic is light.
Services
Services are basic, as befits a small airport. In season, shuttle buses and taxis run to central Gyumri.
Getting to the city
Bus
In season, shuttle buses link the airport with central Gyumri and the railway station, timed to the flights.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside arrivals. Central Gyumri is about 7 km away. It is best to agree or check the fare before getting in.
Airport map
Terminal
A small airport with a Soviet-era building and a new arrivals terminal. It is Armenia's second airport and handles mostly low-cost flights.
Gyumri
Things to do in Gyumri
Gyumri is Armenia's second city, in the north-west of the country, with a historic centre of 19th-century black tuff buildings, quiet squares and a strong craft and cultural tradition.
Holy Saviour Church (Surp Amenaprkich)
A 19th-century Armenian church on the main square, damaged by the 1988 earthquake and rebuilt afterwards.
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Vardanants Square
The city's central square, surrounded by historic tuff buildings and with a relaxed atmosphere.
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Dzitoghtsyan House Museum
A museum of traditional architecture and urban life, housed in one of the city's historic houses.
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How far is the airport from central Gyumri?
Gyumri Shirak airport is about 4 km from central Gyumri.
How do I get from the airport to central Gyumri?
From Gyumri Shirak airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Gyumri Shirak airport have?
Gyumri Shirak has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Gyumri?
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Photo credits
- The new terminal at dusk, with flags in front: Zvartnots International Airport, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Soviet-era modernist terminal building: Kevorkmail at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Counters in the new arrivals hall: Zvartnots International Airport, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Black Fortress: Armenak Margarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Holy Saviour Church (Surp Amenaprkich): GeoO, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vardanants Square: ogannes, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dzitoghtsyan House Museum: Valen1988, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons