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The stone bell tower of the Church of Saint Lazarus in Larnaca
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Getting to Larnaca

Larnaca airport is minutes from town; Intercity buses link it with Nicosia, Limassol and Ayia Napa.

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is the main gateway to Cyprus and lies just south-west of town. There are no trains in Cyprus. Cyprus drives on the left.

Routes at a glance

From By Time Good to know
Larnaca Airport (LCA)Bus15–20 minLocal buses to the town centre and Finikoudes; check the current route numbers.
Larnaca Airport (LCA)Taxi10–15 minTaxi rank outside arrivals.
NicosiaIntercity busAbout 45 minFrequent services on the A2/A1 motorway.
LimassolIntercity busAbout 1 hRegular services along the coast motorway.
Ayia Napa / ProtarasIntercity busAbout 45–60 minRegular services along the coast.
PaphosCar / shuttleAbout 1 h 45 minA6 and A1 motorways; airport shuttles also run.

Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.

Getting around Larnaca

The centre is compact and flat — easy on foot or by bike. Local buses serve the airport, Mackenzie Beach and the hotel strip to the east. For Lefkara, the Troodos foothills or Cape Greco, rent a car or join a tour.

Onward travel

Intercity buses connect Larnaca with all major towns, and airport shuttles serve Limassol and Paphos. For crossing to the north (for example from Pyla or via Nicosia), see Getting to Cyprus.

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Nearby destinations

The arcaded courtyard of the Büyük Han caravanserai in Nicosia’s walled city Republic of Cyprus

Nicosia

The divided capital inside star-shaped Venetian walls: the Cyprus Museum, Ledra Street and a walk across the Green Line to the Selimiye Mosque and Büyük Han.