Various airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Yerevan from several countries, Armenian Tourism Committee Chairperson Lusine Gevorgyan said on Monday.

Speaking at a press conference, she said that direct flights greatly contribute to an increase in tourism.

“A few days ago, I had the opportunity to discuss with the Ambassador of Latvia in Armenia the entry of AirBaltic into the Armenian market. In May, a direct flight between Yerevan and Riga will be launched. The countries of the Baltic region are opening up for us. Riga is a tourist aviation hub with extensive capabilities. However, very few tourists come to Armenia from that region, and with this direct flight, it is expected that more visitors will come to our country,” said Lusine Gevorgyan, emphasizing that a large-scale marketing campaign will be carried out in April, ahead of the Yerevan–Riga direct flight launch.

From June, a direct flight between Yerevan and London will also be launched, which, according to Gevorgyan, is unprecedented. The Yerevan–London flight will be operated by Wizz Air.

News is also expected regarding China. Currently, there is a direct flight from China to Armenia, specifically from Ürümqi, but Gevorgyan noted that discussions are underway about launching a direct flight to Yerevan from another Chinese city.

“The number of tourists from China to Armenia has increased noticeably. In 2024, there were 33,000 visitors, and in 2025, 45,000. At present, we have only one direct flight, which connects to an industrial city. If a direct flight from another city to Yerevan is opened, I am confident the results will be different. There is also an observable flow of Chinese tourists entering Armenia via land borders, for example through Georgia. We will be able to offer new regional tours in collaboration with Georgia,” said the committee chair.

The Tourism Committee is also exploring the possibility of a direct flight between Yerevan and Los Angeles. Gevorgyan noted that Turkish Airlines is entering the Armenian market and has significant potential to operate a direct flight on this route.

Published by Armenpress, original at https://armenpress.am/en/article/1242854