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PFO

Paphos International Airport

Paphos, Cyprus

Where to start
Taxi from the rank outside arrivals, or Pafos Buses route 612 to Kato Paphos

Paphos Airport is a single terminal southeast of Paphos, operated by Hermes Airports. Taxis wait outside arrivals around the clock. Pafos Transport Organisation buses serve the town: route 612 runs to the Kato Paphos tourist area, and route 613 to Karavella in central Paphos with fewer daily departures. Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs to Nicosia and Limassol Airport Express to Limassol.

Ride Options

Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer with an arrivals meet and greet

AvailabilityAvailable at Paphos 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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Official Taxi

taxi

Taxi from outside arrivals, day or night

AvailabilityDesignated taxi area outside arrivals, 24 hours
Pickup NoteFollow the taxi signs. Confirm the fare or meter before departing.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pafos Buses Route 612

transit

Public bus to the Kato Paphos hotel area

AvailabilityLimited service; fewer departures outside summer
Pickup NoteRoute 612 serves Kato Paphos. Route 613 serves Karavella with a few daily departures.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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Bolt

rideshare

App ride with an app-directed pickup point

AvailabilityOperates at Paphos 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 PFO. Request after landing and follow the pickup point shown in the app; ride-hailing signs may also be posted.

Taxi

Taxis wait at the designated taxi area outside arrivals, 24 hours a day. Follow the taxi signs.

Shuttle

Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs to Nicosia and Limassol Airport Express to Limassol, from the airport's bus area.

Transit

Pafos Transport Organisation (Pafos Buses) runs route 612 to the Kato Paphos tourist area and route 613 to Karavella station in central Paphos. Check pafosbuses.com for current times.

Private Transfer

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

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Taxis wait outside the arrivals hall, 24 hours a day.
  • Route 612 serves the Kato Paphos tourist area, where most hotels are.
  • Route 613 runs to Karavella in central Paphos, with only a few departures a day.
  • Kapnos Airport Shuttle connects PFO with Nicosia; Limassol Airport Express runs to Limassol.
  • Cyprus drives on the left — worth knowing if you are picking up a hire car.

Tarmyq local tip

Most hotels are in Kato Paphos, the coastal tourist area — route 612 is the bus that serves it. Route 613 goes to Karavella in the upper town and runs only a few times a day.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Paphos Airport to Kato Paphos?

Pafos Buses route 612. Route 613 runs to Karavella in central Paphos, with only a few departures a day.

Are taxis available at night?

Yes. Taxis serve the airport 24 hours a day from the taxi area outside arrivals.

Can I get from Paphos Airport to Nicosia or Limassol by bus?

Yes. Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs to Nicosia and Limassol Airport Express to Limassol.

Can I use Bolt at Paphos Airport?

Yes. Bolt operates at PFO; request after landing and follow the pickup point shown in the app.

Should I fly into Paphos or Larnaca?

For Paphos, Coral Bay, Peyia and western Cyprus, Paphos is usually far more practical. Larnaca is on the other side of the island.