⚠️ Construction works at the airport can change where taxis and buses wait. Follow the current Hermes signs from Arrivals rather than relying on a fixed side of the terminal. Staying in Paphos? Larnaca is on the far side of the island — check whether Paphos Airport suits you better.

LCA

Larnaca International Airport

Larnaca, Cyprus

Where to start

Taxi from the arrivals level, bus 425 into Larnaca, or a Kapnos shuttle to Nicosia and Ayia Napa

Larnaca International Airport is Cyprus's main gateway, about 5 km south of Larnaca centre. Taxis wait on the arrivals level around the clock. Cyprus Public Transport route 425 runs into central Larnaca, Kapnos Airport Shuttle serves Nicosia, Ayia Napa and Protaras, and Limassol Airport Express serves Limassol. Bolt operates here, with the pickup point shown in the app.

Ride Options

Official Taxi

taxi

Taxi from the arrivals level, day or night

Availability24 hours, arrivals level

Pickup NoteFollow the current taxi signs from Arrivals — construction can change the routing. Confirm the fare or meter before departing.

Convenience

Relative costHigher cost

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Kapnos Airport Shuttle

shuttle

Scheduled shuttle to Nicosia, Ayia Napa and Protaras

AvailabilityScheduled departures; not continuous overnight

Pickup NoteStops are fixed points. The Nicosia station is on Kyrenias Avenue, outside the central pedestrian area.

Convenience

Relative costCost varies

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Bus Route 425

transit

Public bus into central Larnaca

AvailabilityFollow signs from arrivals to the bus stop

Pickup NoteFinikoudes is a useful central stop. Fares rise late at night.

Convenience

Relative costCost varies

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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer with an arrivals meet and greet

AvailabilityAvailable at Larnaca Airport — book in advance

Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Bolt

rideshare

App ride with an app-directed pickup point

AvailabilityOperates at Larnaca Airport

Pickup NoteRequest after landing and follow the pickup point shown in the app.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Bolt operates at LCA. The pickup point is shown in the app; ride-hailing signs may also be posted.

Taxi

Taxis wait at the designated taxi area on the arrivals level, 24 hours a day. Construction works can change ground-transport routing — follow the current Hermes signs from Arrivals.

Shuttle

Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs to its Nicosia station on Kyrenias Avenue and to Ayia Napa and Protaras. Limassol Airport Express runs to Limassol. Stops are fixed points, not hotels.

Transit

Cyprus Public Transport route 425 runs from the airport into central Larnaca. Follow the signs from arrivals to the public bus stop.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfer drivers meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

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Local Tips

Taxis operate 24 hours a day from the arrivals level.
Route 425 runs into central Larnaca; Finikoudes is a useful central stop for hotels and onward buses.
Kapnos Airport Shuttle serves Nicosia, Ayia Napa and Protaras; Limassol Airport Express serves Limassol.
Urban bus fares rise late at night; check before you board.
There is no regular public shuttle from the airport to the north of the island.

Tarmyq local tip

The airport shuttles stop at fixed points, not at hotels. In Nicosia, the Kapnos station on Kyrenias Avenue is outside the central pedestrian area; in Limassol, Airport Express stops such as Agios Georgios Havouzas are not in the historic centre. Plan the last leg.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the taxis at Larnaca Airport?

At the designated taxi area on the arrivals level, 24 hours a day. Construction works can change the routing, so follow the current signs from Arrivals.

How do I get from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia?

Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs to its Nicosia station on Kyrenias Avenue. It is outside the central pedestrian area, so plan the last leg.

Is there a bus into Larnaca town?

Yes. Cyprus Public Transport route 425 runs from the airport into central Larnaca.

Can I use Bolt at Larnaca Airport?

Yes. Bolt operates at LCA; follow the pickup point shown in the app.

Is Larnaca the right airport for Paphos?

Usually not. Paphos is on the far side of the island, and public transport between them is slow. Paphos Airport is normally more practical.