Getting to Cyprus

 

Cyprus is easily accessible from all European and International cities with many daily connections available. 

 

Formalities for Entering Cyprus:

A valid passport is required by all entering Cyprus for a period of less than 3 months, except EU nationals who may also enter Cyprus with a valid ID Card. Visas are not required for EU passport holders. Other nationals should check with their local Cyprus embassy.

 

Airports

Visitors arriving by air may enter the Republic through the International Airports of Larnaka and Pafos. 

 

* Larnaka International Airport

The airport is 49km (31 miles) from Lefkosia

 

* Pafos International Airport

The airport is 146km (91 miles) from Lefkosia

 

Ports

Passenger and cruise traffic in Cyprus is served by the multipurpose ports of Lemesos and Larnaka on the south coast of the county. 

 

Lemesos & Larnaka Port

The largest port facility on the island is situated in the western part of Lemesos town while a smaller port is situated in Larnaka in the East. Ferries connect Lemesos port with Greece, Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and close proximities of the eastern Mediterranean block. The port also serves as a base and stop-over for a large number of cruise ships conducting cruises in the region on a regular and frequent basis. 

 

Direct International Flights Services to Cyprus

 

CITY	FLIGHT HOURS
Amman	1:15
Amsterdam	4:05
Athens	1:35
Bahrain	3:10
Beirut	0:45
Brussels	3:30
Cairo	1:20
Damascus	1:00
Dubai	3:15
Frankfurt	4:10
Heraklion	1:30
Jeddah	2:30
London	4:25
Manchester	5:10
Milan	3:55
Moscow	3:50
Paris	4:35
Rome	3:15
Tel-Aviv	0:55
Thessaloniki	1:55
Vienna	3:05
Zurich	3:35

 

Traveling In Cyprus

 

Motorways

Entering the European Union has given Cyprus the incentive and improved communications within the country, thus benefiting the general improvement of the country’s infrastructure. Motorways connect the whole island and enable the smooth and easy communication between towns. Visitors in Cyprus can drive using a valid International driving licence, or their National driving licence, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle they wish to drive.

 

Bus Service Facilities

Various interurban bus companies link all major towns with daily routes at specified intervals. Urban Buses operate frequently during daytime and in certain tourist areas while during summer their timetables are extended till midnight. Bus shuttles are organised from Congress venues to other resorts and centres of towns.

 
Taxi Service Facilities
Shared Taxi service offers the opportunity to share a taxi with 4-8 other passengers. It provides connection between all major towns of Cyprus every half hour. Taxis operate on Monday to Friday from 06.00-18.00 and Sundays from 06.00-17.00. Seats can be booked by phone and passengers can be collected from and dropped to, at any place they wish, within the municipal boundaries.

Urban taxi services are a 24 hours service provided in all towns. Taxis can be booked by phone or be hired from the street. Urban taxis are provided with taximeters and charging commences upon the entrance of a passenger in the taxi.

Using taxi facilities is ultimately safe and a trustworthy, reasonably charged mean to get around.