Getting Around, Larnaca Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Larnaca, Cyprus)

The sights around Larnaca are often explored by holiday makers, with bus transport being one of the most popular ways to travel between coastal resorts. However, public transport in Larnaca can be rather limited, making it a little difficult to travel around and meaning that car rental is extremely favoured here.

Also available for hire are scooters and mopeds, as well as bicycles. Taxis prove to be a very useful and convenient way to travel into the city from Larnaca Airport, with this journey lasting just 15 minutes or thereabouts, depending upon traffic. Alternatively, consider a cruise on one of the city's scenic water taxis, which depart from the marina.

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) / Arriving by Air

Address: Larnaca 7130, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2430 4700
Larnaca International Airport is just a mere 5 km / 3 miles away from the city centre and to the south-west. This busy air facility serves as the premier gateway to Cyprus and is considerably larger than Paphos International Airport, on the far south-western side of the island. Larnaca Airport comprises one main terminal and has recently enjoyed substantial improvements and redevelopment. A variety of airlines operate here, with the largest being Cyprus Airways, Condor Airlines, Eurocypria Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways. Airlines at Larnaca Airport travel to a variety of European and international destinations, with the most popular cities including the following:

• Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle in England
• Paris and Strasbourg in France
• Berlin, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich and Stuttgart in Germany
• Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece
• Milan and Rome in Italy
• Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia
• Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Larnaca Airport Guide

Car Rental

Hiring a car at Larnaca Airport provides an ideal way to explore Cyprus and travel between resorts and attractions. Local signposts tend to be good and easy to understand, with international traffic signs used as well. Airport car rental includes most of the big names, as well as some local Cypriot firms, such as Astra Self Drive Cars. If you are interested in hiring motorbikes, scooters or simply a bicycle, then head to Anemayia on the Larnaka to Dekelia road, or call for free delivery (tel: +357 2465 8333).

Book your Larnaca Car Rental here.

Buses and Coaches

Tel: +357 2464 3492 (Inter City)
Tel: +357 2372 1321 (Eman Buses)
Bus transport in Larnaca is excellent and many popular routes are covered, with the bus terminal stretching along Leoforos Athinon Avenue and being hard to miss. Inter City buses travel between Ayia Napa (45 minutes), Limassol / Lemesos (one hour), Nicosia / Lefkosia (one hour) and Protaras (one hour). Eman Buses also travel to Ayia Napa, stopping on the Finikoudes (Phinikoudes) promenade. Further buses run between Larnaca and Faros, Kiti, Lefkara and Perivolia, departing from the Plateia Agiou Lazarou, close to the historic Agios Lazaros church.

Taxis

Tel: +357 2466 1010
'Travel and Express' is a reputable taxi company and links a variety of tourist destinations at very reasonable rates. These include Ayia Napa, Limassol, Nicosia, and Troodos, although taxi drivers will usually be more than happy to transport their passengers wherever they choose. Regular local taxis are also on hand for short trips, operating along the Leoforos Arhiepiskopou Makariou II and next to the Sun Hall Hotel. Shared 'dolmus' taxis are a good way to save on travel costs and connect Larnaca with both Limassol and Nicosia, amongst other cities and resorts.

Boats and Ferries

Tel: +357 2465 3110
Larnaca is home to an impressive private marina, with berthing spaces for just under 500 yachts. The marina has extensive facilities and is a colourful place to hang out, with plenty of eateries close to the marina pier.

Larnaca Marina is also a good place to catch a pleasure cruise and water taxi to Ayia Napa, and serves Cyprus as an official port of entry.