Getting to Cyprus

Cyprus time is 2 hours ahead of the UK and the flight time from UK departure airports is is 4.5 hours. Cyprus has two international airports:

Larnaca: airline code (LCA). Convenient for Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protaras & Paralimni.

Paphos: airline code (PFO). Convenient for Paphos, Latchi and Limassol.

Find out more at the official airports site www.hermesairports.com

Note: do not be tempted to use flights arriving at Ercan or Nicosia airports as they are not located in the Republic of Cyprus.

Airline Details

Generally its cheaper if you travel mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. You should book a one-way ticket, thereby having the flexibility to book your return for whenever you wish.

A good first choice for finding flights is Travel Supermarket. Alternatively consider the following:

Arriving in Cyprus/Airport Transfers

Many of the employers we work with will collect you from the airport upon arrival. We will advise you of the arrangements at the time of confirming your employment. In some cases you will need to make your own way to your final destination. There are 2 options. Either use the airport bus service which runs regularly to most towns - details can be found at the airports website www.hermesairports.com - alternatively you can take a taxi.

Below are outlined the approximate transfer times by airport to each town:


From Larnca airport
Destination Transfer time (minutes)
Larnaca town 15
Limassol 50
Ayia Napa 40
Protaras 45
Paralimni 45
Nicosia 35

From Paphos airport
Destination Transfer time (minutes)
Paphos town 20
Limassol 50