Shirak Airport serves the second largest city in Armenia, after the capital, Gyumri. The city is located in the Shirak region, therefore it is called the Shirak airport. The airport is located about 6 kilometers from the city center.
The history of the airport dates back to 1961. At the end of the 70s, young architects created a project for a new airport building, which was implemented in 1982. Subsequently, the architects received an honorary award for their work.
The airport in Gyumri, if necessary, is used as a backup, in case of bad weather conditions in the capital's airport Zvartnots. The airport has one runway, its length is just over 3200 meters. About 70 thousand passengers are served here annually.
Flights are provided by airlines such as RusLine, Donavia, etc.
Owner
Since 2007, the airport has been owned by International Airports CJSC, which also operates the capital's airport. In addition, the company owns several airports in South America. Its owner is Eduardo Eurnekian.
Serious modernization of the airport is planned, the main goal is to make the airport of the highest quality. $ 10 million will be spent on various improvement works.
Services
The airport in Gyumri offers various services to its guests. There are cafes and restaurants on the territory of the terminal, ready to feed their visitors with delicious food.
There is also a small shopping area at the airport where you can find various goods - newspapers and magazines, food, drinks, etc.
For business class passengers, the airport in Gyumri offers a separate waiting room with an increased level of comfort.
Of course, there is a standard set of services such as ATMs, post office, currency exchange, etc.
How to get there
Public transport has been established from Gyumri airport to the city. Buses regularly go to the central bus station, which are ready to take passengers for a low fee.
A more expensive option is a taxi. You can take a taxi to any point in the city.
