Major city · Armenia
ArtashatԱրտաշատ
Spend a half‑day visiting Khor Virap and the ancient ruins, then return to Yerevan for overnight stay.
Artashat is a small town with limited services; the main attractions are Khor Virap Monastery and the nearby ancient ruins, both reachable in a few hours from Yerevan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AMD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- EVN
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5The Armenia–Azerbaijan and Armenia–Türkiye land borders a…Georgia treats entry to Abkhazia or South Ossetia from Ru…Armenia's land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are clo…
- 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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Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Artashat102 ▾
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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 Artashat, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded bus stations and follow local advice at sites.
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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 (about 30 min by road to Artashat).
- Getting aroundWalk, bike, or taxi for the short local sites; marshrutkas connect Artashat to Yerevan.
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 (about 30 min by road to Artashat)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Artashat: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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
Walk, bike, or taxi for the short local sites; marshrutkas connect Artashat to Yerevan.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khor Virap Monastery
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Marshrutka #453/467/468 from Yerevan Southern Bus Station, 45 min; bus stops 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from site, then walkMarshrutka #453/467/468 from Yerevan Southern Bus Station, 45 min; bus stops 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from site, then walk
Climb down the pit; early morning gives best view of Mt Ararat.
Ancient ruins of Artashat
goDoor to door: ≈15 min from monastery
Follow trail from Khor Virap southward, 10‑15 min walk
Guided by local guard; see mosaic remains.
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.
Yerevan hotels
Accommodations are best arranged in Yerevan, 30 min by road.
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
- ≈3,000 dram excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈5,000 dram excl. bed
- High
- ≈8,000 dram excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed in Yerevan1 × 1 night × AMD 2,500 | AMD 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × AMD 3,000 | AMD 3,000 |
| Marshrutka Yerevan → Artashat (one way)1 × AMD 250 · check | AMD 250 |
| Taxi within Artashat (10 km)1 × AMD 1,200 · check | AMD 1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AMD 700 |
| Trip total≈ AMD 7,650 per person per day, bed included | AMD 7,650 |
2026 estimate in dram; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Marshrutka ticket Yerevan → Artashat | ≈250 dram |
| Taxi per km | ≈100 dram |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Marshrutka stops are a few minutes walk from Khor Virap; plan extra time.
- No official tourist information centre in town – verify opening hours of sites.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 102
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 103
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ArtashatԱրտաշատ
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire101
- Ambulance103
Embassy
US consular services are in Yerevan; other nations use the Yerevan embassy.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marshrutka Yerevan → Artashat: ≈250 dram, 30 min (check schedule)
- Taxi Artashat centre → Khor Virap: ≈1 200 dram, 10 min
Say or show
- Ներեցեք — Excuse me / Sorry (Nerets’ek’)
- Շնորհակալություն — Thank you (Shnorhakalutyun)
- Քանի՞ է: — How much is it? (Kani e?)
- Որտե՞ղ է զուգարանն: — Where is the toilet? (Vortegh e zugarrann?)
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 Artashat. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange Yerevan base; use marshrutka schedule (check times).
- Consider a guided tour that combines Khor Virap with Noravank for a full day.
Sources
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