Getting Around, Famagusta Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Famagusta, Cyprus)
Travelling around Famagusta should not usually present any problems, although the distinct lack of bus transport does mean that local taxis and rental cars are heavily used here. Those wishing to travel into the nearby Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus should note that you must always cross at the Green Line, and strictly nowhere else.
During the busy summer season, private bus transport is occasionally available, being provided by tour operators and connecting destinations beyond the Green Line. If you are simply planning to travel within Famagusta city centre and between shops, hotels and other places of interest, then getting around by foot is by far the easiest option.
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) / Arriving by Air
Address: Larnaca, 7130, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2481 6130
Larnaca International Airport is the number one air facility on
Cyprus and those planning a visit to Famagusta will find that it really is quite close by. Recently upgraded at considerable cost, Larnaca Airport offers a range of ground transport, in the form of buses and taxis. Airlines fly here from countries all over Europe and further afield, such as
Austria, the
Czech Republic,
Egypt,
England,
France,
Germany,
Greece,
Israel,
Italy, the
Netherlands,
Russia,
Scotland,
Sweden,
Switzerland and
Wales.
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Guide
Car Rental
Self-drive really is the easier and most popular way to travel around the Famagusta area, especially if you are intending to visit some of the outlying beaches, or planning a day trip to Ancient Salamis. Car rental is best arranged at Larnaca Airport and a good choice of both national and local Cypriot transport companies are onsite, being really very reasonably priced when directly compared to similar Mediterranean cities and resorts.
Buses and Coaches
There is no public bus transport available in Famagusta whatsoever. However, tourists rarely find that this causes much of a problem, since all of the major attractions and places of interest really are within walking distance of each other. If you are planning a day trip, then long-distance buses are on hand and travel to Bogaz (Bogazi),
Kyrenia (Girne), North Nicosia and Yenierenkoy (Yiallousa). The main bus station in Famagusta is the Otobus Terminali, which is located on the Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari. Minibus transport can also be found in the city and travels to North Nicosia, departing from the Itimat Bus Station on the Yirmisekiz Ocak Meydani.
Boats and Ferries
Tel: +357 366 5786
Ferry transport is available in Famagusta, with car / passenger ferries travelling to the city of Mersin, on mainland
Turkey, each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday night. These ferries can be very popular and depart from the port, on the easterly side of the Old Town area. Those heading to Mersin by ferry can expect a total crossing time of around ten hours. Tickets can be purchased at the Cyprus Turkish Shipper office on the Bulent Ecevit Bulvan.
Taxis
Tel: +357 366 2349
A handful of reliable private taxi firms currently operate in Famagusta, with Buras Taxis being amongst the best and known for its sizeable fleet of air-conditioned Merecedes. Taxi transport is quite affordable and in most cases, tariffs are based on fixed rates, so always clarify this before setting out on your journey. The city's main taxi rank can be found close to the Sea Gate, within the Old Town itself.
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