Major city · Armenia
AparanԱպարան
Skip unless you are driving the M-3 to Gyumri or Tbilisi and want a 30-min stop for the 4th-century Kasagh Basilica and the Genocide memorial.
Aparan is a small town on the main Yerevan–Gyumri–Tbilisi road, best known for the Kasagh Basilica of the Holy Cross, one of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia, and the Renaissance Memorial Complex. The town itself has limited services and no major attractions beyond these two sights. Most travellers pass through in under an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AMD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow, cold)
- Airport
- EVN
- Nights
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- Caucasus ↗The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders are closed; any route that crosses them is not a route, however short it looks.
- Caucasus ↗Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Russia as illegal; entering that way can mean arrest or a ban when you next reach Georgia proper.
- Armenia ↗Armenia's land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed to ordinary travellers, and several governments advise against or restrict travel near the Azerbaijan border (parts of Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Gegharkunik and Tavush). Read your own government's current advice before you book anything outside Yerevan and its day-trip ring.
- Armenia ↗Check entry rules for your passport on the official Armenian foreign ministry pages; many nationalities enter visa-free and others use the e-visa, but only apply on the government portal.
- Armenia ↗Cover shoulders and knees in churches and monasteries; men remove hats, and some women wear a scarf over the head.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Aparan102 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aparan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Armenian dram (AMD, ֏): cards are widely taken in Yerevan; carry cash for taxis, markets, small cafés and anything outside the city.Armenia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTeam (ex-Beeline), Viva and Ucom sell SIMs with a passport; cheap and fast.Armenia-wide
- Tap watercheckTap and fountain water in Yerevan is generally drinkable (check); bottled is cheap.Armenia-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: Check for a service charge; otherwise 10%.Armenia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Armenia-wide
- SafetyAparan is safe.
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- RestroomsCafés and malls; basic at monasteries.Armenia-wide
- Emergency numbers102 police · 101 fire · 103 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMuseums often close Mondays; Tsitsernakaberd closed to general visits on 24 April morning for ceremonies (check).Armenia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEVN Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) (About 1 h 15 min by car via the M-3).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a roadside caféAMD 500–800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Aparan–Yerevan (one way)checkAMD 8,000–12,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomAMD 10,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomAMD 18,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomAMD 30,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AMD 8,000 · Mid AMD 15,000 · High AMD 30,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EVN Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) (About 1 h 15 min by car via the M-3)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aparan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
8 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
8 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. The basilica and memorial are within 1 km of each other. A car is needed to reach Aparan from Yerevan or other towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via M-3, about 50 km (31 mi)Car via M-3, about 31 mi (50 km)
Base for most travellers; Aparan is a short stop on the way north.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via M-3, about 25 km (16 mi) southCar via M-3, about 16 mi (25 km) south
Smaller town with a 7th-century church and a good lunch stop.
Door to door: About 50 min
Car via M-3 and H-5, about 40 km (25 mi) eastCar via M-3 and H-5, about 25 mi (40 km) east
Ski resort and cable car; good for a half-day or overnight.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via M-3, about 70 km (43 mi) northCar via M-3, about 43 mi (70 km) north
Second-largest city with old streets and crafts; worth a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Aparan town centre
A few guesthouses and a hotel; limited options, best for a single night if you are breaking the drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- AMD 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- AMD 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- High
- AMD 30,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × AMD 18,000 | AMD 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × AMD 15,000 | AMD 30,000 |
| Car rental per day (Yerevan)1 × AMD 25,000 · check | AMD 25,000 |
| Fuel Yerevan–Aparan–Yerevan (about 100 km)1 × AMD 5,000 · check | AMD 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AMD 7,800 |
| Trip total≈ AMD 42,900 per person per day, bed included | AMD 85,800 |
2026 estimate in Armenian dram; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a roadside café | AMD 500–800 |
| Lavash bread | AMD 200–400 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | AMD 200–300 |
| Taxi Aparan–Yerevan (one way)check | AMD 8,000–12,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Kasagh Basilica may be locked; ask at the nearby shop or house for the key.
- No ATM in Aparan (check); bring cash from Yerevan.
- The M-3 has heavy truck traffic; drive carefully.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
- General emergency
- 112
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AparanԱպարան
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My bed tonight
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Այս հասցեով, խնդրում եմTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
- General emergency112
Embassy
The nearest embassy is in Yerevan. Most countries have embassies there.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yerevan → Aparan by car: about 50 km (31 mi), 1 h on the M-3about 31 mi (50 km), 1 h on the M-3
- Taxi Aparan → Kasagh Basilica: about AMD 500–1,000, 2 km (1.2 mi)about AMD 500–1,000, 1.2 mi (2 km)
Say or show
- Բարև — Hello (barev)
- Շնորհակալություն — Thank you (shnorhakalutyun)
- Ինչ արժե? — How much? (inch arzhe?)
- Որտեղ է եկեղեցին? — Where is the church? (vortegh e yekeghetsin?)
- Ինձ տաքսի է պետք — I need a taxi (indz taksi e petk)
No ATM in Aparan; bring cash from Yerevan.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aparan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Kasagh Basilica and Renaissance Memorial with opening hours and key-holder contact.
- Eat page for the one or two cafés on the M-3 with verified hours and menu.
- Sleep page for the guesthouse with booking link and verified availability.
Sources
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