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Aerial view of Fig Tree Bay and its islet in Protaras
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Getting to Protaras & Fig Tree Bay

From Larnaca airport by shuttle, taxi or car; along the coast by local bus.

Protaras is about 50 minutes from Larnaca airport. There are no trains in Cyprus. Cyprus drives on the left.

Routes at a glance

From By Time Good to know
Larnaca Airport (LCA)Shuttle busAbout 1 hAirport shuttles to Ayia Napa and Protaras.
Larnaca Airport (LCA)Taxi / carAbout 50 minA3 motorway to Paralimni.
Ayia NapaLocal bus15–25 minFrequent in summer.
NicosiaIntercity busAbout 1 h 15 minServices to Paralimni and Protaras.
Famagusta (north)CarAbout 20–30 minVia the Deryneia crossing point; see the Famagusta guide.

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

Getting around

Walk the promenade, take local buses between bays, or rent a bike. A car makes Cape Greco, Ayia Napa and the inland villages easy. More on transport in Getting to Cyprus.

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