# Okonavank, Armenia: what it is and when to go > Okonavank is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Օկոնախաչ) (Ijevan). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/okonakhach/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-12 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · Temples - **Local name:** Օկոնախաչ - **Where:** Armenia - **Best time:** April to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** EVN Yerevan, 98 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 40.88742, 45.01883 ## What it is and where Okonavank is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Օկոնախաչ) (Ijevan). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Ijevan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/ijevan/), where this site lists 64 more places to see, 11 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.88742, 45.01883; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.887423%2C45.018826) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.887423%2C45.018826) It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/espiritual/) places in Armenia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Okonavank is **April to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 9 h 23 | | February | Better not | 10 h 26 | | March | Possible | 11 h 40 | | April | Best time | 13 h 06 | | May | Best time | 14 h 17 | | June | Best time | 14 h 55 | | July | Possible | 14 h 40 | | August | Possible | 13 h 38 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Best time | 10 h 53 | | November | Possible | 9 h 40 | | December | Better not | 9 h 05 | In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Armenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Armenia To enter Armenia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Armenia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Armenian dram (AMD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 911 · 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Lastiver](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/lastiver/): Nature · History · 4.1 km - [Hovq](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/hovk/): Summit · 5.0 km - [Yell Extreme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/yell-extreme-park/): Adventure park in Tavush Province, Armenia · 5.8 km - [Hovk-1](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/hovk-1/): Nature · 7.4 km - [Sartsapat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/sartsapat/): Mountain in Armenia · 7.8 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/). ## More in Armenia: Temples - [Geghard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/geghard-monastery/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia - [Etchmiadzin Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/echmiadzin-cathedral/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia - [Blue Mosque, Yerevan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/blue-mosque/): mosque in Yerevan, Armenia - [Garni Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/garni-pagan-temple-garni-temple/): sacred architecture - [Khor Virap](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/khor-virap/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia - [Sanahin Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/sanahin-monastery/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia Every Armenia place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Okonavank? It is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Օկոնախաչ in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Okonavank? April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. ### How do you get to Okonavank? The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 98 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.887423%2C45.018826) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Armenia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Armenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Lastiver](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/lastiver/), [Hovq](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/hovk/), [Yell Extreme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/yell-extreme-park/). The rest is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/718485940), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42825595), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).