Kotayk · ski season usually Dec–Mar
Getting to Tsaghkadzor for skiing: airport transfer and ski days from Yerevan
Tsaghkadzor, Armenia’s main ski resort, is about 60 km from Zvartnots Airport and 50 km from central Yerevan — about an hour by car. The season usually runs from December to March, depending on snow. A transfer from the airport costs $60 for a sedan and $85 for a minivan, with skis and child seats at no extra cost; a ski day from Yerevan (morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up) costs $120 per car. Prices checked .
| From EVN | ≈ 60 km, 1 h |
|---|---|
| Season | usually Dec–Mar |
| Skis | carried free |
| Transfer | from $60 per car |
When is the ski season in Tsaghkadzor?
Usually from December to March; the exact opening depends on snow. The lifts climb from the town to Mount Teghenis. Check the lift status before you book dates.[1][2]
Do skis and snowboards fit?
Yes — say how many sets you have; for 3–4 people with skis we put you in a minivan.
Ways to get to Tsaghkadzor in winter
| Way | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Marshrutka via Hrazdan | 1–1.5 h | Daytime only, little room for skis |
| Taxi app | ≈ 1 h | Not every car takes skis |
| Booked transfer | ≈ 1 h | Any hour, skis free, winter tyres |
| Ski day from Yerevan | two runs | Stay in the city, ski in the day |
Ski transfer prices
| Route | Sedan | Minivan | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvartnots Airport to Tsaghkadzor one way | $60 | $85 | $145 | $140 |
| Tsaghkadzor ski day from Yerevan driver waits, back the same day | $120 | $165 | $290 | $265 |
| Zvartnots Airport to Lake Sevan one way | $70 | $95 | $170 | $155 |
per car, not per person
Questions
How much is a transfer from Zvartnots to Tsaghkadzor?
$60 for a sedan, $85 for a minivan — per car, any hour, skis included.
How does the ski day from Yerevan work?
The driver takes you to the lifts in the morning and picks you up in the afternoon: $120 per car.
Are the cars on winter tyres?
Yes, in winter.
How do I pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm (or 100% online), the rest in cash to the driver (US dollars, euros or Armenian drams). Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
Prices and booking
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