Travelling to Cyprus
Cyprus has two airports:
• The Larnaca International Airport [LCA], which is located about 5km (3 miles) from Larnaca and 50 km (30 miles) from Nicosia.
• The Paphos International Airport [PFO], which is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos and 142km (88 miles) from Nicosia.
For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the Cyprus Airports Official Website.
If possible, it is recommended to use Larnaca Airport, which is situated closer to Nicosia. The route from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia takes approximately 40 minutes, while from from Pafos Airport to Nicosia 90 minutes.
Airport Tranfers
From Larnaka Airport to Nicosia
i. Shuttle Service
The easiest and most convenient way to reach Nicosia from Larnaca Airport is to take the Kapnos Airport Shuttle. The Shuttle will drop you off at the Kapnos main office in Nicosia and from there you will need to get to your hotel by taxi. The fare is 8 euros each way, but you could get a discount if you purchase a return ticket. You can book your tickets online. For more information regarding timetables and prices please visit the Kapnos webpage.
ii. Public Buses
The cheapest (but not the most convenient) way to reach Nicosia from Larnaca Airport is to use Public transportation.
1. From Larnaca Airport Bus Stop take the Public Bus route 425 to Larnaca Central Station.
2. Change at Agias Elenis-Old Larnaca Hospital Bus Stop and get on bus route Intercity Nicosia-Larnaca (towards Solomou Central Bus Station)
3. Most of the suggested hotels (see Accommodation) are located within walking distance from Solomou Central Station. If your hotel is far from there you could either take a taxi, or a public bus to reach your final destination.
For more information regarding timetables and fares please visit Cyprus by Bus and Intercity Buses.
iii. Airport Taxis
You can easily get a taxi from outside the Arrivals Hall. However, we would recommend pre-booking your taxi transfer, so that you know the price in advance and avoid any other inconvenience. Airport taxi tranfers from Larnaca to Nicosia cost approximately 40-65 euros. You could reserve your taxi with one of the following companies:
Blue Airport Taxis
Larnaca Airport Taxis
George Cyprus Taxi Company
From Pafos Airport to Nicosia
i. Shuttle Service
Since 2014 Kapnos Airport Shuttle also operates at the Pafos International Airport. The Shuttle will drop you off at the Kapnos main office at Nicosia and from there you will need to get to your hotel by taxi. The fare is 15 euros each way, but you could get a discount if you purchase a return ticket. You can book your tickets online. For more information regarding timetables and prices please visit the Kapnos webpage.
ii. Public Buses
The cheapest (but not the most convenient) way to reach Nicosia from Pafos Airport is to use Public transportation.
1. From Pafos Airport Bus Stop take the Public Bus route 613 to Pervola-Karavela Station, Pafos.
2. From Pervola-Karavela Station take the Public Bus Company Intercity Buses to get to Nicosia, at Solomou Central Bus Station, Nicosia.
3. Most of the suggested hotels (see Accommodation) are located within walking distance from Solomou Central Station. If your hotel is far from there you could either take a taxi, or a public bus to reach your final destination.
For more information regarding timetables and fares please visit Cyprus by Bus and Intercity Buses.
iii. Airport Taxis
You can easily get a taxi from outside the Arrivals Hall. However, we would recommend pre-booking your taxi transfer for your own convenience and in order to know the price in advance as taxi tranfers from Pafos Airport to Nicosia are quite expensive. You could reserve your taxi with one of the following companies:
Suntransfers Taxis
Cyprus Taxi Reservations
Transportation in Nicosia
Public Buses
For Nicosia inner-city routes visit the website of the Transportation Organisation of Nicosia District (OSEL)
Taxis
• Finlandia: + 357 22666000
• Columbia: +357 22 780444
• To Ekato: + 357 22100100
You may also ask the Reception desk of your hotel to call a taxi for you.
Cyprus has two airports:
• The Larnaca International Airport [LCA], which is located about 5km (3 miles) from Larnaca and 50 km (30 miles) from Nicosia.
• The Paphos International Airport [PFO], which is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos and 142km (88 miles) from Nicosia.
For more information, maps and flight schedules please visit the Cyprus Airports Official Website.
If possible, it is recommended to use Larnaca Airport, which is situated closer to Nicosia. The route from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia takes approximately 40 minutes, while from from Pafos Airport to Nicosia 90 minutes.
Airport Tranfers
From Larnaka Airport to Nicosia
i. Shuttle Service
The easiest and most convenient way to reach Nicosia from Larnaca Airport is to take the Kapnos Airport Shuttle. The Shuttle will drop you off at the Kapnos main office in Nicosia and from there you will need to get to your hotel by taxi. The fare is 8 euros each way, but you could get a discount if you purchase a return ticket. You can book your tickets online. For more information regarding timetables and prices please visit the Kapnos webpage.
ii. Public Buses
The cheapest (but not the most convenient) way to reach Nicosia from Larnaca Airport is to use Public transportation.
1. From Larnaca Airport Bus Stop take the Public Bus route 425 to Larnaca Central Station.
2. Change at Agias Elenis-Old Larnaca Hospital Bus Stop and get on bus route Intercity Nicosia-Larnaca (towards Solomou Central Bus Station)
3. Most of the suggested hotels (see Accommodation) are located within walking distance from Solomou Central Station. If your hotel is far from there you could either take a taxi, or a public bus to reach your final destination.
For more information regarding timetables and fares please visit Cyprus by Bus and Intercity Buses.
iii. Airport Taxis
You can easily get a taxi from outside the Arrivals Hall. However, we would recommend pre-booking your taxi transfer, so that you know the price in advance and avoid any other inconvenience. Airport taxi tranfers from Larnaca to Nicosia cost approximately 40-65 euros. You could reserve your taxi with one of the following companies:
Blue Airport Taxis
Larnaca Airport Taxis
George Cyprus Taxi Company
From Pafos Airport to Nicosia
i. Shuttle Service
Since 2014 Kapnos Airport Shuttle also operates at the Pafos International Airport. The Shuttle will drop you off at the Kapnos main office at Nicosia and from there you will need to get to your hotel by taxi. The fare is 15 euros each way, but you could get a discount if you purchase a return ticket. You can book your tickets online. For more information regarding timetables and prices please visit the Kapnos webpage.
ii. Public Buses
The cheapest (but not the most convenient) way to reach Nicosia from Pafos Airport is to use Public transportation.
1. From Pafos Airport Bus Stop take the Public Bus route 613 to Pervola-Karavela Station, Pafos.
2. From Pervola-Karavela Station take the Public Bus Company Intercity Buses to get to Nicosia, at Solomou Central Bus Station, Nicosia.
3. Most of the suggested hotels (see Accommodation) are located within walking distance from Solomou Central Station. If your hotel is far from there you could either take a taxi, or a public bus to reach your final destination.
For more information regarding timetables and fares please visit Cyprus by Bus and Intercity Buses.
iii. Airport Taxis
You can easily get a taxi from outside the Arrivals Hall. However, we would recommend pre-booking your taxi transfer for your own convenience and in order to know the price in advance as taxi tranfers from Pafos Airport to Nicosia are quite expensive. You could reserve your taxi with one of the following companies:
Suntransfers Taxis
Cyprus Taxi Reservations
Transportation in Nicosia
Public Buses
For Nicosia inner-city routes visit the website of the Transportation Organisation of Nicosia District (OSEL)
Taxis
• Finlandia: + 357 22666000
• Columbia: +357 22 780444
• To Ekato: + 357 22100100
You may also ask the Reception desk of your hotel to call a taxi for you.