Cyprus is served by two International Airports: Larnaca International Airport, (LCA) and Paphos International Airport, (PFO). More than 50 International Airlines connect Cyprus to the whole world; for more details regarding flights to/from Cyprus, please visit the official website of both airports at www.hermesairports.com. Furthermore, domestic communication between both airports and all the major cities on the island is very quick and easy via an extensive highway system.
Transportation
Participants may get an airport taxi on arrival at the airport. Service is generally very good, but at times one may have to wait, and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival. Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Please note that Cyprus has a comprehensive public bus network, with extensive inner-city routes and major city and airport connections. You can find more information for bus routes at Cyprusbybus.com. If you require specific information, please click here and select your desired city.
From Larnaca Airport to Nicosia
Option one: From Larnaca Airport use Kapnos Airport Shuttle service (travel time is 35 minutes approximately) in order to reach Nicosia city (Kyrenias Avenue Kapnos terminal). Please visit Kapnos Airport Shuttle webpage for more information and check timetable that matches your flight. From the Kapnos terminal you can walk to Limassol Avenue (6 min walk) and catch a bus to your accommodation hotel. You can use the Cyprus By Bus or the Cyprus Public Transport webpages for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.
Option two: Once you arrive at Larnaca Airport, you can use the Larnaca bus route 431 or 425 to get from Larnaca Airport to Finikoudes Bus Station. Please visit the Cyprus By Bus or the Cyprus Public Transport webpages for more details. From Finikoudes bus Station take the Intercity Buses service to reach Nicosia. Please visit Intercity Buses webpage for more details. You will arrive at the Central Bus station for Nicosia at Solomou Square. This is a short walking distance from the Centrum and Classic hotels. If you are staying at the Semeli Hotel ask the bus driver to stop at the Apoel bus stop. The Semeli is a 5 min walk away. For getting from the Central Bus Station to another hotel use the Cyprus Public Transport webpage to find a route to that hotel. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.
From Pahos Airport to Nicosia
Option one: From Paphos Airport use the Kapnos Airport Shuttle (travel time 105 minutes approximately) to reach Nicosia city (Kyrenias Avenue Kapnos terminal). Please visit Kapnos Airport Shuttle webpage for more details. From the Kapnos terminal you can get to Limassol Avenue on foot and catch a bus to your accommodation hotel. You can use the Cyprus By Bus or the Cyprus Public Transport webpages for routes and timetables. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.
Option two: Once you arrive at Paphos Airport, you can use the Paphos bus route 613 to get from Paphos Airport to Karavela Central Bus station in Paphos. Please visit Cyprus By Bus or the Paphos Transport Organization webpages for more information. From the Karavela Central Bus station you can walk to the Old Pervola (Market) bus station where you can board the Intercity bus for Nicosia. You can check their webpage for more details. You will arrive at the Central Bus station for Nicosia at Solomou Square. This is a short walking distance from the Centrum and Classic hotels. If you are staying at the Semeli Hotel ask the bus driver to stop at the Apoel bus stop. The Semeli is a 5 min walk away. For getting from the Central Bus Station to another hotel use the Cyprus Public Transport webpage to find a route to that hotel. Alternatively, you can get a taxi to drop you off to your hotel.