Cyprus
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 07-Sep-12Ercan, N Cyprus (ECN):
Location: 8 km/5 Miles East of Nicosia in the Turkish Sector.
By Taxi: To Northern Nicosia ~€20. To the Greek side of Nicosia expect to pay ~€40 including the border crossing. Ibotaxi (+9) 0542 851 4936.
By Bus: A bus used to run to the Cyprus Turkish Airines Office on Bedrettin Demirel Caddesi in Nicosia new town for €2. Buses to the airport departed 2 hrs before flights. Some sources say the bus no longer runs, but I cannot confirm this.
Rental Cars: Several local companies have desks in the terminal.
Car Parking: Available in front of the terminal.
Notes: There is an ATM/Cash machine at the airport.
Warning: Several passengers have reported receiving electric shocks from the baggage trolleys!
Airport Tel No: +90 392 231 4806.
Updated Aug11 ADV.
Gecitkale, N Cyprus (GEC):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles S of Lefkoniko & 34 km/21 miles ENE of Nicosia.Notes: Little information is available on this airport at the moment. This airport is sometimes used whilst Ercan airport is undergoing renovations.
Updated Oct06
Larnaca/Λáρνακα, S Cyprus (LCA):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles SW of Larnaka City, 53 km/33 miles SE of Nicosia.
Website: www.larnaca-airport.com
Airport Overview: The new terminal has now opened. All flights now operate from this larger terminal.
Ry Road: To Larnaka 5 km/3 Miles, Nicosia/Lefkosia 49 km/31 Miles, Limassol/Lemesos 70 km/44 Miles, Agia Napa 46 km/29 Miles & Paphos/Pafos 139 km/89 Miles.
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| General: | Readily available outside the terminal. |
| Approximate Costs (Set fares): | To Larnaca €15-€20, takes 10-20 mins, Larnaca Bay €25-30, Ayia Napa €50-55/30-40 mins, Limassol/Lemessos €55-60/40-50 mins, Nicosia €48-55/40-50 mins, Pafos €100-110/90 mins, Protaras €53-63/50 mins, Famagusta €55-€70/50 mins & Kyrenia €90-100/60 mins. Higher prices apply 2000-0600. |
| Taxi Companies: | John's Taxi +357 2465 2465. |
| By Bus: | |
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| General Info: | The departure point for buses is on the road immediately outside the Departure (upper) level, at the Left hand end of the terminal (when inside looking out). Access to the Departure level from the Arrival Hall (lower level) is via escalators or lifts near the Right Hand exit doors of the Arrival hall. |
| Bus #431 to Larnaca: | A bus service runs to Larnaca town (Faros) operated by Zinon Buses. Route: C.O.T Beach - Larnaca Port - Finikoudes - Makenzy - Airport - Tourist Area Pervolia - Faros. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0925, 1025, 1125, 1225, 1525, 1725, 1925 & 2125. Buses leave Faros at 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1500, 1700, 1900 & 2100. Cost: The fare to Larnaca is €1 and tickets are purchased on the bus, from the driver. Contact: Tel 800 07744 or 246 65531 or see www.zinonasbuses.com. |
| Bus #440 to Larnaca: | A bus service runs to Larnaca town operated by Zinon Buses. Route: Airport - Mackenzie Tourist Area - Foinikoudes (Palm Trees Promenade) - Central Bus Station (opposite Larnaca Tennis Club). Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1515, 1615, 1715, 1815, 1915, 2015, 2115 & 2215. Buses leave Central Bus station at 1845, tyhen every hour until 2245. Cost: The fare to Larnaca is €1 and tickets are purchased on the bus, from the driver. Contact: Tel 800 07744 or 246 65531 or see www.zinonasbuses.com. |
| Bus #418 to Larnaca: | A bus service runs to Larnaca town operated by Zinon Buses. Route: Airport - Foinikoudes (Palm Trees Promenade) - Central Bus Station (opposite Larnaca Tennis Club). Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri at 0620, 0750, 0850, 1050, 1250, 1420, 1620 & 1805. Saturdays at 0720, 0850, 1050, 1250, 1420 & 1550. Sundays & Holidays at 0750, 0850, 1050, 1250, 1550 & 1850. Cost: The fare to Larnaca is €1 and tickets are purchased on the bus, from the driver. Contact: Tel 800 07744 or 246 65531 or see www.zinonasbuses.com. |
| Bus #417 to Larnaca: | A bus service runs to Larnaca town operated by Zinon Buses. Route: Airport - Central Bus Station (opposite Larnaca Tennis Club). Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri at 0605, 0800, 0935, 1105, 1220, 1420, 1550, 1720, 1850 & 2020. Weekends & Holidays at 0720, 0850, 1020, 1150, 1420, 1550, 1720 & 1850. Cost: The fare to Larnaca is €1 and tickets are purchased on the bus, from the driver. Contact: Tel 800 07744 or 246 65531 or see www.zinonasbuses.com. |
| Bus #419 to Larnaca: | A bus service runs to Larnaca town operated by Zinon Buses. Route: Airport - Foinikoudes (Palm Trees Promenade) - Central Bus Station (opposite Larnaca Tennis Club). Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri at 0705, 0835, 1005, 1135, 1305, 1450, 1620 & 1750. Weekends & Holidays at 0835, 1005, 1135, 1305, 1450 & 1620. Cost: The fare to Larnaca is €1 and tickets are purchased on the bus, from the driver. Contact: Tel 800 07744 or 246 65531 or see www.zinonasbuses.com. |
| Intercity buses: | Intercity buses connect the airport with all major towns & cities in Cyprus & depart from the airport bus stop. To Nicosia, Limassol/Lemessos & Paphos/Pafos. Contact: Tel 24643492-3/24722700 Timings: Buses depart the airport every day of the week at regular intervals. Cost: ~€7. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Hertz +357 24 655 145 AVIS 643 120 Budget 629 170 EUROPCAR 643 085 National/ALAMO 643 110 eSixT Dollar/Thrifty PETSAS 643 350. |
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| On-Airport Rates: | 0-1 hrs €0.50, 1-3 hrs €1, 3-6 hrs €2, 6-12 hrs €3, 12-24 hrs €5 & 24 hrs+ €10 per day. There is no specially designated long-term parking. |
Airport Website: www.larnaca-airport.com
Airport Tel No: +357 (0)24 816 130.
Updated Feb12 ADV. Last Visit Apr05.
Pafos/Paphos, S Cyprus (PFO):
Location: 10 km/6 Miles SE of Paphos, 92 km/58miles SW of Nicosia & 50 km/31 Miles W of Limassol.
Ry Road: To Larnaka 129 km/81 Miles, Nicosia/Lefkosia 146 km/91 Miles, Polis 50 km/30 Miles, Limassol/Lemesos 63 km/39 Miles & Paphos/Pafos 15 km/9 Miles.
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| General: | Readily available outside the terminal. |
| Approximate Costs (Set fares): | To Pafos €32-35/20 mins, Larnaca €95-110/80 mins, Larnaca Bay €95-110/85 mins, Ayia Napa €123-150/2 hrs, Limassol/Lemessos €59-60/40-50 mins, Nicosia €105-117/90 mins, Protaras €134-158/2 hrs, Famagusta €135-€160/130 mins & Kyrenia €135-160/45 mins. Higher prices apply 2000-0600. |
| Taxi Companies: | John's Taxi +357 2465 2465. |
By Bus: There is a local bus that runs regularly from outside the airport terminal, into town. Takes 15-25 mins. Other sources say there is no bus. For details of bus travel in Cyprus see www.cyprusbybus.com.
Rental Cars: On-Airport Rental Car Providers: EUROPCAR, GDK & Petsas.
Airport Tel No: +357 26 801 800.
Airport Website: www.airport-paphos.com
Updated Aug11 ADV. Visited Airport.
