Zvartnots International Airport, serving Armenia’s capital, handled close to 1.7 million annual passengers in 2012, representing nearly 6% growth, a website devoted to global airline and airport issues reported.

According to anna.aero, there is an undeniable growth trend evident, with the airport doubling its traffic in the last decade.

“This comes despite the loss of Armenian Airlines, when it was taken over by Armavia in 2003, the latter then becoming the nation’s flag carrier, but which subsequently failed itself in March this year,” the article reads.

Based on results of calculations of passenger data, the experts concluded that airport performs well and is worth “good” rating.

Besides, Yerevan airport is located in “centre of world” and can serve a good hub from Europe to countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal or China. The articles call to forget Dubai and use Yerevan as a hub.