Tehran to Gyumri flights
Gyumri lies 871 km (541 mi) north-west of Tehran, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Tehran | Gyumri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Armenia |
| Population | 7.2 million | 114,667 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 1,553 m (5,095 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4 (Asia/Yerevan) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | LWN, 5 km out |
Clocks in Gyumri are 30 min ahead of Tehran right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands 2 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gyumri
Crossing from Iran into Armenia: money changes from the Rial to the Dram (AMD); the dialling code becomes +374; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in Gyumri
Gyumri is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shirak International Airport (LWN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,564-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, 85 km), Kars Airport (KSY, 67 km), Iğdır Airport (IGD, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,564 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | 85 km (53 mi) | 12,631 ft | 2,838 ft |
| Kars Airport (regional) | KSY | 67 km (42 mi) | 11,483 ft | 5,889 ft |
| Iğdır Airport (regional) | IGD | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,843 ft | 3,101 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gyumri from Tehran?
871 km (541 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Gyumri by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Gyumri?
Gyumri is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Yerevan against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Gyumri flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Shirak International Airport (LWN); Gyumri also has EVN, KSY, IGD.
What currency do I need in Gyumri?
The Dram (AMD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.