Getting to and from Larnaca Airport
Larnaca Airport is unusual in Cyprus: it is the one place on the island where public transport actually works for a visitor. The city bus reaches the seafront in 20–30 minutes, and private shuttle companies run scheduled coaches from the forecourt straight to Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa and Paphos, timed to the flights, at a fraction of the taxi fare.
Taxis are metered and plentiful, and the fares to the main towns are broadly predictable. For a family heading to a Protaras or Limassol hotel, a pre-booked transfer usually beats the taxi on price and always beats the shuttle on convenience.
Airport shuttles to Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa and Paphos
Scheduled shuttle coaches leave from the stops outside arrivals: to Nicosia in 45–50 minutes for about €10, to Limassol in 55–65 minutes for about €10, and to Ayia Napa and Protaras in summer for about €10. Departures run roughly hourly through the day and match the late-evening arrivals; tickets are bought from the driver or online, and the same operators continue to Paphos Airport.
They drop you at a central point in each city (a bus station or a hotel strip), not at your door, so add a short taxi at the other end. For two or more people with a late flight, compare the total with a transfer quote.
Bus 425 to Larnaca and Finikoudes
Line 425 of Zinonas (Larnaca city buses) links the airport with the Finikoudes seafront and the town centre every 30 minutes from early morning to late evening for €1.50, paid to the driver. The stop is on the road outside arrivals. It is the cheapest way into Larnaca, stops often, and is the right choice for anyone staying on the seafront or catching the intercity buses from the Finikoudes station.
- Fare: €1.50 single, paid on board
- Journey: 20–30 minutes to Finikoudes
- Night buses are limited; after 23:00 count on a taxi
Taxi from Larnaca Airport
The taxi rank is outside arrivals. Cypriot taxis are metered, with a higher night tariff between 20:30 and 06:00 and small supplements for luggage; the figures below are what the meter typically shows by day. Drivers accept cards increasingly but not universally, so keep some cash.
| Destination | Fare | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Larnaca centre / Finikoudes | €15 | 10–15 min |
| Nicosia | about €60 | 45–50 min |
| Ayia Napa | about €60 | 40–45 min |
| Protaras | about €65 | 45–55 min |
| Limassol | about €75 | 50–60 min |
| Paphos | about €130 | 90–100 min |
Frequently asked questions
How far is Larnaca Airport from Larnaca town?
About 5 km. A taxi takes 10–15 minutes and costs around €15; bus 425 reaches the Finikoudes seafront in 20–30 minutes for €1.50.
How do I get from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia?
The airport shuttle coach runs roughly hourly to central Nicosia in 45–50 minutes for about €10. A taxi costs around €60 and takes 45–50 minutes on the motorway.
How much is a taxi from Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa?
About €60 by day on the meter for the 40–45 minute drive, and around €65 to Protaras; more after 20:30. The summer shuttle coach costs about €10 per person.
Is there a bus from Larnaca Airport to Limassol?
Yes, the Limassol airport shuttle: scheduled coaches from outside arrivals in 55–65 minutes for about €10, roughly hourly and timed to the flights. A taxi costs around €75.
Is there a bus from Larnaca Airport into town?
Yes. Bus 425 leaves from outside arrivals every 30 minutes for the Finikoudes seafront and the town centre, €1.50 paid to the driver. Late at night count on a taxi.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.