Transportation in Cyprus
As Cyprus is at the crossroads of the Eastern Mediterranean, it is a great place to organise a Middle East trip. It is quite easy to combine a visit to Cyprus with a trip to Israel, Egypt or some of the nearby Greek Islands, such as Rhodes.
Destinations around Cyprus can be visited by short flights, or alternatively by cruises, which are a popular option for many visitors.
Use this Cyprus transportation guide for information on getting to and from Cyprus, as well as getting around the island itself. For some great things to see and do, we have many Cyprus tours to help you see the island. You can also take a look at our Limassol and Paphos transport pages for more local transportation information. Our guide below will help you when getting around Cyprus.
Cyprus Transportation Guide
By Air
It is easier than ever getting to Cyprus. Cyprus Airways, Helios Airlines and Eurocypria are among the more than 33 airlines which operate scheduled flights to Larnaca International Airport and Paphos International Airport. Contact information of some airlines operating flights to Cyprus is listed below.
By sea
As the main seaport of Cyprus, a number of shipping lines from Greece, Israel and Italy all call into Limassol. The southern part of the town houses the new harbour. It can be reached either by taxi or the No. 1 bus, which connects it to the town centre. Limassol has bus services which connect it all over the island. Many of these shipping lines also stop at other major cities, such as Paphos and Larnaca.
Around Cyprus
To get around Cyprus, you could rent a car. To rent a car cheaply, you need to be over 21 years of age. If you are not too confident about driving here, and are mostly planning on staying in one town or city, it may be best to book cabs to get around. However, renting a car can be very handy way if you are planning on exploring the island in depth. One fact to know is that Cypriots drive on the left. This is due to the heavy British influence of the island. This is ideal for UK and Japanese drivers, but may be confusing for European of American drivers, especially as most of the rest of the Mediterranean drives on the right.Transportation Companies
Cyprus Airways
Cyprus Airways Head Office, Nicosia
+357 (22) 661800
+357 (22) 663167
webcenter@cyprusairways.com
Czech Airlines
CSA Agent Louis Tourist Agency Ltd.
Larnaca, Cyprus
+357 (24) 643035
+357 (24) 643042
lca@czechairlines.com
Egypt Air
Larnaca International Airport Office
+357 643150
+357 643109
charterdept@egyptair.com.eg
Emirates Airlines
Larnaca International Airport
+357 (24) 643586
+357 (24) 692885
ekcyprus@emirates.com
Eurocypria Airlines
Larnaca
+357 (22) 365750
+357 (22) 365636
webcenter@eurocypria.com.cy
Helios Airways
CY-6028 Larnaca Airport
+357 (24) 815700
booking@helios-airways.com
Lufthansa
Larnaca International Airport
+357 (24) 643088
+357 (24) 643180
lcast@dlh.de
Olympic Airlines
Larnaca
+357 (24) 637005
+357 (24) 636215
sincolaou@amathus.com
