Travelling To Larnaca

The most convenient way to get to Larnaca is to fly into its international airport, which is located just five kilometres from the city centre. You can also arrive by sea from a number of different ports around the Mediterranean and the city is connected to the rest of Cyprus, Italy and beyond by bus. 

By car

If you are driving your car to Cyprus by ferry, it will be easy to find your way to Larnaca no matter which port city you land at. The island’s central motorway passes through all the major towns and Larnaca is one of the major crossroads.

By bus

The bus terminal in Larnaca extends along the entire length of Leoforos Athinon avenue, which is the town’s main seaside promenade. Buses arrive and depart to all of the major cities in Cyprus several times each day. The two main bus companies on the island are Kallenos and EMAN. For more information and details on schedules and fares, call: +357 04 654 890.

By air

Larnaca International Airport, located five kilometres southwest of the city, is the largest airport on Cyprus. While there are no direct flights between the United States and Cyprus, British Airways and Cyprus Airways provide direct service from London to Larnaca. Cyprus Airways also runs flights from Manchester and many other European and Mediterranean cities. KLM flies direct from Amsterdam and Swissair from Zurich. There are also several direct connections with various cities in Turkey, handled by a number of Turkish and Cypriot carriers. Transportation from the airport to the city centre is provided by taxi, shuttle bus or private shuttles arranged by hotels.

By ferry

Although shipping lines no longer use Larnaca, apart from the occasional cruise ship, the city can still be accessed by private yacht or water taxi from Ayia Napa. Ferries making the 1-hour crossing from Ayia Napa depart several times each day, and the schedule is available on the marina pier at Captain George (tel: +357 04 653 110).

Ferries regularly run from Turkey to Northern Cyprus, from where you can then take a bus to Larnaca. Passenger ships also connect Larnaca with a number of Greek, Italian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern ports.

Larnaca International Airport

Larnaca International Airport, located five kilometres southwest of the city, is the largest airport on Cyprus and handles most of the air traffic coming into the island. While there are no direct flights between the United States and Cyprus, British Airways and Cyprus Airways provide direct service from London to Larnaca.

Cyprus Airways also runs flights from Manchester and many other European and Mediterranean cities. KLM flies direct from Amsterdam and Swissair from Zurich. There are also several direct connections with various cities in Turkey, handled by a number of Turkish and Cypriot carriers. The airport gets very busy during the peak tourist season from May to November, but it is fairly empty during the rest of the year.

The airport’s single terminal has all the basic facilities any traveller might need. There are ATMs, a currency exchange office and three banks located in the public concourse and in the Arrivals Hall. Cafés, duty-free shopping and a post office are also on-site. A tourist information desk is located in the Arrivals Hall, while the airport information desk can be found on the public concourse (tel: +357 024 304 700).

Larnaca International Airport transportation

There are only a couple of transportation options for getting from the airport into town. The easiest and most convenient means is to simply take a taxi, which can be found outside the Arrivals Hall. Taxis are available 24 hours and the trip to most destinations in Larnaca should only take about 15 minutes. There is a board displaying the fares to major destinations in the Arrivals Hall. Shared taxi and minibus transport can also be arranged by calling Cyprus Airport Transfers (tel: +357 026 323 422) or Acropolis Transport (tel: +357 246 22000).

Intercity buses are available to take you into town between 06:30 and 16:00. Bus number 21 links the airport with the city centre, but there are no buses on Saturday afternoons or on Sundays. Many of the nicer hotels have their own shuttle services, which can be pre-arranged; contact your hotel to see if they offer this service. Driving into Larnaca is easy, with the single motorway leading right into the city centre.