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Zvartnots International Airport

Zvartnots International Airport is the airport providing flights from Yeveran area of Armenia. Located six miles outside Yeveran off highway M-5, the airport is easy to get to. Over 34 airlines transport passengers internationally. Those airlines include Air France, Armavia, Transaero and UTAir. The airport provides 34 nonstop flights to 53 cities throughout the world. Opened in 1961, this Armenian airport was originally intended to handle flights throughout the Russian continent. Today, its services are truly global.

Airport Parking and Information

Leave your car in the safe and enclosed parking lot across from the new terminal at Zvartnots International. Parking fees begin after ten minutes in the facility. For 500AMD or $1.20 an hour, you can leave the car in the 600-space parking garage. The maximum fee is 2000AMD or $4.81 a day. After parking, walk across to the terminal to purchase your air ticket or confirm the flight. Booking the flight on Orbitz.com can make this process a quick one.

Other Transportation Options

If you have no car to park, consider taking a taxi. The rates are fixed at 400AMD ($.96) per mile or 250 AMD ($.60) per kilometer. A minibus is also available upon request. If you are staying at a hotel in Yeveran, ask about complimentary shuttle service. You may have to reserve the shuttle when you book the trip to Yeveran on Orbitz.com.

Finding Food before the Flight

Before the flight, stop in to the food court for a breakfast or brunch and coffee. Square One is located in the food court. It opens early and stays open late to serve you whenever you need it. Pascucci Café is another breakfast nook to snag a pastry and coffee on the run through the terminal. No matter where your flights from Yeveran take you with each trip, save time and money by booking the trip on Orbitz.com

Istanbul Area Airports

Orbitz.com offers cheap flights to Istanbul and vacation packages that let you explore this fascinating city, which spans two separate continents. The main airport for the city, Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, is located on the European side of the city, about 24 kilometers from the downtown area. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is on the Asian side of Istanbul, about 35 kilometers southeast of the city center. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport handles flights from over 70 airlines, including British Airways, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air France. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport serves over 30 airlines, including Sky Airlines, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, and SunExpress.

Getting to the Airport

From Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, arriving visitors can opt to take the metro train or sea bus into Istanbul. The Sabiha Gokcen airport shuttle makes regular trips from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to various points within the city, and it costs 10 euro per person. Visitors can also get into the city from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport via sea bus or public bus. Both airports are also accessible via taxi.

Weather Conditions in Istanbul

In the summer, high temperatures average around 82 degrees Fahrenheit in June and July and drop to lows of around 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Rain is uncommon in the summer, although the humidity remains high during the summer months. Winters are often cold and snowy. In January, temperatures average between 37 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall tend to be mild, and the bargain prices offered during these seasons make them ideal for a visit.

Vacationing in Istanbul

Take in a bit of history with a visit to Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, or one of the many Ottoman mosques scattered throughout the city. Archaeology museums are another popular attraction, or you can get tickets for a cruise on the Bosphorus to get a view of the city from the water. Once you know the sights you want to see in Turkey, check out Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Istanbul at any time of the year.