Yerevan has a continental semi-arid climate that is influenced
by its mountainous location. The city experiences hot dry summers
and cold snowy winters. This large variation between seasons is due
to Yerevan's location on a plain surrounded by mountains as well as
its position in relation to the sea. Temperatures during the summer
(June to September) are very hot in Yerevan, ranging between 72°F
(22°C) and 93°F (34°C). In contrast, winters (December to February)
in Yerevan are freezing cold, with average temperatures dropping to
lows of 19°F (-7°C) and reaching highs of 42°F (6°C). Precipitation
levels are low throughout the year, amounting to about 12.5 inches
(318mm) per year.
Armenia International Airport
Location: The airport is situated seven miles (12km) from
Yerevan.
Time: GMT +4.
Getting to the city:
Taxis are the best form of getting to and from the airport. They
can be found at the exit near the baggage claim area, 24 hours a
day. Many local hotels provide shuttle transfers for pre-booked
guests and rental cars are available.
Car Rental:
Sixt car rental has a branch at the airport.
Airport Taxis:
Passengers can find taxis at the airport. The prices are fixed
and differ depending on the route.
Fascilities:
Airport facilities include a business centre, post office, VIP
lounge, shopping (including duty-free and souvenir shops), currency
exchange, ATMs, restaurants, bars, and an information desk.
Parking
The parking lot is located opposite the terminal building and
costs AMD 500 per hour. The daily rate is AMD 2,000.
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Yerevan has an extensive public transport network, predominately
served by numerous bus and trolley lines. There are also minibuses,
known locally as marshrutka, which operate on various routes in the
city. While they are a cheap mode of transport, vehicles are
usually overcrowded. The Yerevan Metro has just a single line with
10 stations on it, but many people use the service each day.
Yerevan also has a central train station that is connected to the
metro system. From here, travellers can catch intercity trains to
other destinations in Armenia or to neighbouring Georgia. Train
services also connect Yerevan's city centre to suburbs such as
Armavie, Gyumri, Yeraskh, Ararat, Hrazdan and Shorzha. Taxis are
abundant in Yerevan and there are lots of different taxi companies
operating in the city, so prices are competitive. It is easy to
flag an empty taxi down on the street. Visitors are advised to
ensure the driver has the meter turned on before the start of a
taxi ride. Those with an international driving licence can hire a
car in Yerevan.
