Shirak Airport – LWN Shirak
Strategically situated 3 miles from the center of Gyumri, Armenia, Shirak Airport is a public international airport that serves the greater area of Gyumri and its nearby cities. The airport is the second largest airport in the country. Shirak Airport has an IATA code of LWN and is currently being served with 3 airlines, Pobeda, Ryanair, and Ural Airlines. LWN Airport operates 14 flights connecting the airport to 8 different routes, such as Moscow, Krasnodar, and Samara. As of 2018, the total number of passengers traveling to and from the airport is about 165,000. The airport has regular flight schedules as well as seasonal schedules.
Best Time to Visit
Shirak Airport had been serving the city since its inauguration in 1962. Due to the high volume of passengers traveling through the airport, a new terminal was built in 1982. However, the terminal becomes inoperable because of the damaged caused by an earthquake in 1988. It was in 2004 when the terminal was renovated and became fully functional with its upgraded facilities and amenities. By 2006, a new radar system was added to the airport that has the ability to identify aircraft despite its adverse weather conditions. Recently, a new arrival hall is being constructed and is expected to become operational by 2020. With all these upgrades, passengers that are planning to visit Kars, may do so with ease.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers can stay at Villa Kars or at Hotel Plaza Viktoria during their stay at Gyumri, Armenia. Both hotels are popular among tourists with its easy access location, comfortable rooms, and are less than 15-minutes away from the airport.
Travelers that are visiting Kars can get their flight tickets via Kars Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Gyumri, Armenia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Gyumri, Armenia (LWN-Shirak) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LWN airport.
Most of these LWN
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Gyumri, Armenia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the LWN airport are Church of the Apostles, Ani, and Church of the Apostles.
Map of Gyumri, Armenia Hotels
View all Gyumri, Armenia (LWN-Shirak) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Gyumri, Armenia (LWN-Shirak) location map.
Weather Forecast for Gyumri, Armenia (LWN-Shirak)
If you planning to travel to Gyumri, Armenia (LWN-Shirak), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 1:29 AM.
The temperature feels like 57.7 with a humidity level of 64 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 0 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:27 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/2
Clear Sky
61°F
High: 74°F
Low: 48°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
6/3
Few clouds
63°F
High: 76°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
6/4
Few clouds
66°F
High: 78°F
Low: 51°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/5
Few clouds
66°F
High: 80°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/6
Few clouds
68°F
High: 81°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
6/7
Heavy rain
61°F
High: 75°F
Low: 50°F
Precipitation: 85%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Gyumri, Armenia LWN airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free LWN airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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