How to Get from Paphos Airport to Paphos City Centre
So, you’re thinking of travelling to Cyprus? The chances are high that you’ll travel through Paphos airport if you’re visiting Paphos.
Paphos International Airport is the second-largest international gateway of Cyprus. The airport is managed by Hermes Airports Limited and handles both daily and seasonal flights. The major airlines operating are Ryanair, Thomson Airlines, Transaero, and Easy Jet. Making it easy to get s flight to Paphos from the UK or more other places in Europe.
Where Is Paphos Airport Located?
Paphos International Airport is located 7 km to the southeast of Paphos. Making it very convenient to get from Paphos airport to Paphos. It is relatively smaller than Larnaca, the second most popular airport in Cyprus. But caters to a significant amount of passengers nonetheless. When heading to western Cyprus, toward Paphos, Limassol, Coral Bay, Polis, and Pissouri, Paphos airport is your best choice.
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Getting From Paphos Airport To Paphos
As the airport is fairly close to Paphos City and most of the hotels around the area getting to and from Paphos airport to Paphos is fairly straightforward.
There are three options Paphos airport bus, a taxi or a hire car. Read on as we discuss the best options.
Getting the bus to Paphos airport
Getting the Paphos airport bus is the most economical way of getting to and from the airport. The bus is the only available public transport option, with two lines that operate from the airport to the city.
Bus 612 runs 24/7 between the airport and Paphos Harbor. Meanwhile, Bus 613 operates between the airport and Paphos city centre. The journey costs around €.1.50-2.50 and takes around 35 minutes to reach the city and a similar amount of time to reach the harbour. From both of these destinations, you can then either get a taxi or bus to your hotel. Paphos airport bus is an easy budget-friendly option.
Paphos Airport transfer times:
| Destination | Time |
|---|---|
| Paphos Town | 35 mins |
| Coral Bay | 50 mins |
| Chloraka Village | 40 mins |
| Paphos Harbour | 35 mins |
Paphos Airport taxi price
As our flight arrived late at Paphos airport, this is how we travelled to our hotel. The Paphos Airport taxi price can vary greatly. When we arrived we paid $60 (battered down from $70 which was their ‘fixed price’. This was, however, for a 6-seater taxi with two stops, so naturally more than you would expect to pay. Returning to the airport we were quoted $30 being booked via our hotel. However, because of the amount of luggage, we had the driver came in a 6 seater taxi and charged us $45. We didn’t have a lot of luggage and it could have fit in a standard-sized car, so be wary of this.
In general a a taxi from Paphos airport to Paphos should cost you around $30-$40 depending on where you are travelling from. The Paphos Airport taxi price can vary greatly so keep this in mind when ordering a taxi.
Getting From Paphos Airport To Limassol
Limassol is approximately 60 km from Paphos Airport, which, ironically, is closer than the distance from Larnaca Airport. If you would prefer to save money and opt for public transport then, you will have to get two buses and the journey will take more than 2 hours.
For this reason, an airport shuttle is more convenient. Limassol Airport Express runs every 30 minutes from 6 AM to 6 PM. It costs €4 per child and €9 per adult and you can reach the city within 45 minutes.
The most convenient option is to get a taxi. Either by pre-booking one or hopping in one once you arrive. You can reach Limassol within 40 minutes for around €40. The buses don’t run all night so if you have a late arrival then a taxi might be your only option.
Whether you’re staying in Paphos, Limassol, or anywhere else on the island of Cyprus, the most convenient and one of the most budget-friendly options is to hire a car. These can be hired for a very reasonable price (for 7 days, we found options for under €100. If you’re travelling from the UK, Cyprus also drive on the same side of the road, making it even easier to hire a car here!
We hope you have the most amazing trip to Cyprus, relaxing on the beaches, exploring the Blue Lagoon or the Troodos Mountains.
