How strict is Wizz Air with its carry-on size limit to Yerevan?

Wizz Air enforces a 40 × 30 × 20 cm small cabin bag limit strictly. The airline uses physical sizer frames at many boarding gates, including Zvartnots (EVN). If your bag does not fit the frame, you will be charged a gate fee — significantly more expensive than pre-buying a cabin bag upgrade. Measure before you travel.

What currency is used in Armenia and is it easy to get cash?

Armenia uses the Armenian dram (AMD). ATMs are widely available in Yerevan city centre, particularly around Republic Square and Northern Avenue. Card payments are accepted in most restaurants and hotels, but smaller markets and taxis often prefer cash. Exchange euros or USD on arrival — rates in the city are better than at the airport.

Can I do a day trip to Georgia from Yerevan?

A day trip to Tbilisi is possible but long — around 5 hours each way by marshrutka (shared minivan) via the Sadakhlo border crossing. Most travellers overnight in Tbilisi instead. Book marshrutkas from Yerevan's Kilikia bus station. The border crossing is straightforward for EU and US passport holders.

What is the dress code for Tsitsernakaberd genocide memorial?

Tsitsernakaberd is a place of solemn national remembrance. There is no strict formal dress code, but modest, respectful clothing is appropriate — no shorts, no sleeveless tops. It is one of the most visited and emotionally significant sites in Armenia.

Can I bring Ararat cognac back in my carry-on?

No — bottles over 100 ml cannot go through security in your carry-on. Buy Ararat cognac at the EVN airport duty-free shop after security on your return journey. Bottles purchased airside in tamper-evident bags are permitted on EU-destination flights.

Carry-On for Yerevan: Wizz Air, Flydubai and What to Pack

Yerevan is one of Europe's most underrated city-break destinations — a walkable capital with jaw-dropping views of Mount Ararat, extraordinary Armenian Apostolic churches, outstanding cognac, and restaurant meals that cost a fraction of Western Europe. Getting there on a budget usually means Wizz Air, and Wizz Air means strict carry-on rules. Get the bag right before you arrive at the gate.

Airline Carry-On Quick Reference

Airline	Small Bag	Cabin Bag	Weight
Wizz Air (base fare)	40 × 30 × 20 cm	Not included	Under 10 kg
Wizz Air (PLUS/cabin upgrade)	55 × 40 × 23 cm	Included	Under 10 kg
Flydubai	55 × 38 × 20 cm	Included	Under 7 kg
Armenian Airlines	55 × 40 × 20 cm	Included	Under 10 kg

Wizz Air's free small bag is tiny. If you need a full carry-on to Yerevan on Wizz Air, purchase the cabin bag add-on at booking — it is significantly cheaper than paying a gate fee.

Wizz Air Carry-On Policy: What You Need to Know

Wizz Air operates direct flights to Yerevan (EVN — Zvartnots International) from London Luton, Paris Beauvais, Milan Bergamo, and other European bases.

Base fare: One small bag maximum 40 × 30 × 20 cm, free. This fits under the seat in front. A standard laptop bag or small backpack qualifies — a full cabin suitcase does not.

Cabin bag upgrade (WIZZPRIORITY or cabin bag add-on): Allows one large cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm at 10 kg, plus the small bag. Buy at booking for the lowest price (typically £8–14). At the airport the fee jumps to £40–70.

Sizer frames: Wizz Air uses physical sizer boxes at boarding gates on some routes. At EVN, enforcement has been reported as active. If your bag is oversized, you pay at the gate.

What to Pack for Yerevan

Armenia has continental climate extremes: winters are cold (well below 0°C) and summers are hot and dry (35°C or above in July–August). Spring and autumn are ideal travel seasons with mild temperatures.

Summer (June–September):

4–5 lightweight cotton or linen shirts and t-shirts
1–2 pairs of light trousers or cotton shorts
1 smart outfit for restaurants
Comfortable walking shoes (Yerevan is very walkable)
Sunscreen and sunglasses — Armenian sun is intense at altitude

Spring/Autumn (April–May, October):

Add a mid-layer fleece or light jacket
1 packable rain jacket for occasional showers

Winter (November–March):

Yerevan is cold — proper coat, thermals, and waterproof boots. This is a checked-bag trip if visiting in winter.

Pack for activities:

Comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets and church visits
Modest clothing for churches (shoulders and knees covered)
Small daypack for monastery day trips

Yerevan Highlights and What They Require

Mount Ararat views: The best view is from the Cascade complex or from a rooftop bar in the city centre. No special gear needed — just a clear day (mornings are best).

Tsitsernakaberd genocide memorial: Respectful, modest clothing. The eternal flame and memorial wall are powerful. Plan an hour at minimum.

Khor Virap monastery: 45 km south of Yerevan with Ararat directly behind it — the most photographed spot in Armenia. Combine with a wine stop in the Ararat valley.

Georgia day trip: By marshrutka from Kilikia bus station. The journey crosses the Debed Canyon and passes through dramatic Caucasian landscapes. Pack water and snacks.

EVN Airport Tips

Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) is a modern single-terminal airport 12 km west of Yerevan. The airport received upgrades in recent years. Security is standard and typically fast outside peak hours. The duty-free zone on departure is well-stocked with Ararat cognac, Armenian brandy, and pomegranate wine — all better value than importing bottles.

Taxis from EVN to the city centre take 20–30 minutes and cost around 3,000–5,000 AMD (under €15) if booked through official airport taxis or the GG app (Armenia's equivalent of Uber).

Bottom Line

Yerevan rewards the carry-on traveller who does their preparation. Wizz Air's 40 × 30 × 20 cm free bag is too small for a proper trip — buy the cabin bag upgrade at booking. At under €10, it is the lowest-cost insurance against gate-fee disasters. Pack cotton layers for summer, add a jacket for spring or autumn, and buy your Ararat cognac airside on the way home.