Larnaca International Airport (LCA) — Cyprus's main airport — is 5 km from Larnaca's center. Nicosia is 50 km, Limassol 70 km, Paphos 130 km. Local options: Bus 425/429 for ~$3; Kapnos Airport Shuttle to other cities $8-15; taxi $8-15.
🚇 Ways into the center (Larnaca city)
- Bus 425 → Larnaca Finikoudes (center): 15-25 min, ~$3 (€1.50 one-way, €5 round-trip)
- Bus 429 → Larnaca Finikoudes: 15-25 min, ~$3
- Bus 417 → Larnaca outskirts, Kiti village
- Taxi → Larnaca center: 10-15 min, $8-15 (€8-15)
- Bolt: $8-15 (€8-15)
🚌 Bus 425/429 — Larnaca center
Buses 425 and 429 are run by Larnaca Transport. From the arrivals exit head to Stop 1.
Frequency: every 30 min daytime; reduced for late flights.
- Bus 425: LCA → Larnaca Finikoudes (central seafront)
- Bus 429: LCA → Larnaca Finikoudes — slightly longer loop
- Ticket: One-way €1.50 (~$1.60), Day Card €5
- Buy from the driver — cash euros
🚌 Kapnos Airport Shuttle — to other cities
Kapnos Airport Shuttle is a private operator with fixed-tariff coaches from LCA to other Cyprus cities. Coordinated with Pegasus, Wizz Air and AnadoluJet flights.
- LCA → Nicosia (Lefkosia): 45-60 min, ~$8 (€8)
- LCA → Limassol: 60-75 min, ~$11 (€10)
- LCA → Paphos: 2 h, ~$17 (€15)
- Frequency: every 2 hours, aligned to flights
- Buy at the kiosk in arrivals or online (kapnosairportshuttle.com)
🚖 Taxi — no fixed tariff
LCA doesn't use fixed fares — metered, $8-15 to Larnaca center; $50-60 to Nicosia; $75-90 to Limassol. Night surcharge is 25%.
Cyprus's 'White Taxi' (TX plate) is official. Unlicensed taxis are common — verify the plate or use Bolt.
📱 Bolt
Bolt operates in Cyprus — $8-15 to the center, often cheaper than a taxi. Uber doesn't operate in Cyprus.
Pickup zone: arrivals exit, Lane 1-2.
🚗 Car rental
Cyprus is small and public transit is limited — renting a car is common. Eight or more rental desks at LCA arrivals (Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar).
Rates from ~$30-50/day (Hyundai i10). Important: Cyprus drives on the left, UK-style.
💡 Tips
- Euros work everywhere — withdraw cash at a city ATM
- Summer (Jun-Sep) Bus 425 is busy — empties out 30 min after each flight
- Kapnos Shuttle pricing to Limassol / Paphos is fixed — pre-book online
- LCA → North Cyprus (Ercan) — possible from the south, but expect some paperwork
For a broader European airport transfer comparison see Travel365's airport transfer guide.
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