Travel Information
Travel to Cyprus
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Airports
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 http://www.hermesairports.com. Furthermore, domestic communication between both airports and all the major cities on the island is very quick and easy via the extensive highway system.
Distances
- The Larnaca International Airport is located about 3km (1.8 miles) from Larnaca, 67km (42 miles) from Limassol and 142 km (88 miles) from Paphos.
- The Paphos International Airport is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos, 142 km (88 miles) from Larnaca and about 60km (37 miles) from Limassol.
Entry into the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other airport in which the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control (Turkish occupied areas) is illegal. Thus, Ercan airport, located in the occupied North is not a recognized port of entry into the Republic of Cyprus and landing there might cause problems for you when you try to cross the Green Line (De Facto Border). Furthermore, it should be mentioned that as the occupied North is not a recognized country, this might pose insurance problems in case of an accident while you visit Cyprus. It is recommended to double-check with the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.mfa.gov.cy, before travelling.
Airlines
More than 30 airlines fly to Cyprus, including many of the major ones (British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Aegean, Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch Alitalia, Aeroflot, Blue Air etc). Please refer to the official Cyprus airports website www.cyprusairports.com.cy for a complete list of all airlines flying into Cyprus and their latest schedules.
Visa Requirements
Travelling to Cyprus is very easy, as Cyprus is a member of the European Union. The documentation required varies, depending on your nationality. A valid passport is required for a stay of up to 90 days for all bonafide tourists except citizens of European Union countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway who may enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided it bears a photo. Some non-EU third country nationals require a visa. For more information, please visit the official website of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.mfa.gov.cy.
Important note for travelers
As Cyprus is a candidate country bound to join the Schengen Area, Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid multiple-entry Schengen visas must first pass through a full Schengen member territory in order to utilize the visa in Cyprus. The Schengen Visa holder is allowed to travel to Cyprus directly from a Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.
The above arrangements do not apply for persons holding a Turkish or Azerbaijani passport. If you are affected, please visit the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on how to apply for a Cyprus Visa.
For further information, please check the European Commission website regarding Schengen Visas.
Schengen Area as of 1/7/2013
Where Visas are being issued
Visas will be issued by all the Diplomatic Missions (Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the Honorary Consulates of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions / Embassies in the following countries:
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHRAIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI) and UZBEKISTAN.
The above information is based on information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Transportation within
Airport Transfers
Private Taxi Transfers
Arrange for transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org. These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared, are inclusive of meet and assist, and the service is quaranteed.
Airport Taxis
Get an airport taxi on arrival to the airport. Service is quite good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival.
Car rentals
Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Cars may be reserved through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences at special conference rates and are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org.
Public Transportation
Please note that Cyprus has a comprehensive public bus network, with extensive inner-city routes and also major city and airport connections. You can find more information at Cyprusbybus.com. If you require specific information, please click here and select your desired city.
Entry into the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other airport in which the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control (Turkish occupied areas) is illegal. Thus, Ercan airport, located in the occupied North is not a recognized port of entry into the Republic of Cyprus and landing there might cause problems for you when you try to cross the Green Line (De Facto Border). Furthermore, it should be mentioned that as the occupied North is not a recognized country, this might pose insurance problems in case of an accident while you visit Cyprus. It is recommended to double-check with the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.mfa.gov.cy, before travelling.
Buses
There are four types of buses in Cyprus that can help you move around:
- Transurban buses that link all towns on a daily basis and with frequent routes
- Rural buses that link almost all villages with the nearest city but with limited frequency once or twice daily except Sundays.
- Urban buses that link different areas within the cities and operate frequently during daytime. In certain tourist areas, their routes are extended till late in the evening.
- Buses for airport transfers.
Routes all over Cyprus:
Nicosia: www.osel.com.cy
Limassol: www.limassolbuses.com
Paphos: www.pafosbuses.com
Larnaca: www.zinonasbuses.com
Famagusta: www.oseabuses.com
Intercity Bus Routes: www.intercity-buses.com
Taxis
There are three types of taxi services available, covering the entire island:
- Transurban service which offers the opportunity to share a taxi with 4 - 7 other passengers. It provides connection between all major cities of Cyprus, every half an hour, from Monday to Friday starting at 06:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the evening. On Saturdays and Sundays the service finishes an hour earlier at 17:00. Seats can be booked by phone or online from the providing companies.
Intercity Taxi Routes: www.travelexpress.com.cy. - Rural service operates in village areas and can only be hired from and to their base station. These taxis are not equipped with taximeters and charging is based on kilometre/tariff rate.
- Urban service is a 24hours service provided in all cities. Taxis can be booked or hired on the street. Urban taxis are obligatory provided with taximetres and charging commences upon the entering of a passenger in the taxi. An indication of the charges is listed below:
From 06:01 - 20:30: €3,42 Initial charge & €0,73 Fare per km (Public Holidays surcharge €1,96)
From 20:31 - 06:00: €4,36 Initial charge & €0,85 Fare per km (Public Holidays surcharge €1,96)