EVN (Yerevan) window seat guide

At Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Mount Ararat, Yerevan city sprawl, Aras River valley, Ararat plain.

When taking off from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 26 heads the aircraft west-southwest, and Mount Ararat sits almost due south of Yerevan — giving left-side passengers a clear view of this massive, snow-capped volcano as the plane climbs out. It's the most recognizable landmark in the region and dominates the horizon on clear days. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat, Yerevan city sprawl, Aras River valley, Ararat plain.

When landing at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to runway 26, you're flying roughly west-southwest, which puts Mount Ararat's massive twin peaks off the left side of the aircraft to the south. This is the classic EVN approach view — Ararat dominates the horizon on clear days, rising over the Aras River valley on the Turkish border. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat (Little and Great Ararat peaks), the Aras River valley, Armenia's arid highland plateau, distant Yerevan cityscape trailing behind on the right.

The best window seat at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Yerevan (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.