Getting To Ayia Napa

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, after Sardinia and Sicily. Accessible by air and sea, it is located 44 miles from Turkey; 62 miles from Syria; and 246 miles from Egypt. The best way to travel in Ayia Napa is to hire a bicycle, as distances are small. Alternatively, hire a motor bike, just like most locals and travellers. Buses are also available.

By car

There are weekly car ferry services to Limassol on Cyprus from Rhodes and Piraeus in Greece, from June to September. Another option is the five times weekly vehicle and passenger ferryboat from Tasucu in Turkey to Birne on Cyprus. Vehicle ferries must be booked in advance.

By bus

There are inter-urban public bus services connecting major towns, urban buses which run in larger towns and tourist centres as well as rural buses which connect smaller villages to their nearest towns.

By air

Larnaca Airport, 28 miles from Ayia Napa, offers flights to many major European destinations, with regular connections to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester and Nottingham. Flight time from London to Larnaca is 5 hours 30 minutes.

There is only one terminal at the relatively small airport, with charters accounting for most of the traffic. Three banks are located on the public concourse and in the Arrivals Hall and you will find a post office on the public concourse (closed on Sundays and public holidays).

A caf provides some relaxation on the public concourse, while a caf and restaurant are available in the Departures lounge. For local produce and handicrafts, try the gift shop on the public concourse. In the Departures lounge, you may browse the duty-paid and duty-free shops.

There are regular buses from the airport to Ayia Napa as well as taxis. Buses operate from 08:30 to 16:30. Taxi fares are displayed on a board in the Arrivals Hall.

By ferry

There is a passenger ferry service three times a week throughout the year between Mersin in Turkey and Famagusta. Also, there is a small ferry boat linking Tasucu in Turkey and Girne (Kyrenia) in north Cyprus during all seasons and a new boat link has been established during the peak season between Alanya, Antalya and Anamur in Turkey to Girne (Kyrenia). You are advised to reserve your place before departure.

Taxis

Unfortunately, many taxi drivers in Ayia Napa refuse to turn on their meters. Be sure to negotiate the fare before you get in. Since distances around town are not great, use your common sense as to how much a fair price is. In the high season, demand is great and it may be better to take a bus or to hire a car.