Limassol is the largest economic, cultural and tourist center in Cyprus. This is a popular holiday destination for many tourists. The city does not have its own air hub, but at a distance of 70 km from Limassol the main air harbor of the island is located - Larnaca Airport. From here you can get to the resort either by public transport or by taxi. Let's take a closer look at how to get from Larnaca to Limassol.
Price table for transfer Larnaca Airport - Limassol
Transfer type
Description
Micro Inexpensive transfer for a couple or family with a child. 3618 rub.
Economy Cheap option. Maximum: 4 people, 3 bags. 3907 rub.
Comfort For long-distance travel in comfort. 4197 rub.
Business A comfortable car for business trips. 4342 rub.
Premium Premium cars for VIP clients - Mercedes, BMW 7, Audi A7. 7814 rub.
Minivan 4pax Ideal for 4 people, 4 pieces of luggage. 4920 rub.
Minibus 7pax Minibus for 7 persons, 7 places for bags. 5426 rub.
Premium Minibus 6pax Business class transfer for a group of 4-6 people. 6657 rub.
Minibus 10pax A universal option for a group of up to 10 people. 6874 rub.
Fast passage:
Bus
Special bus shuttles – Limassol Airport Express – run directly from the airport building to Limassol around the clock. To board the bus, after going through customs control at the airport and receiving your luggage, you need to leave the arrivals hall and turn left, where you will see the counter selling tickets for the shuttle. For an adult the fare is 9€, for a child under 12 years old the price is 4€.
Immediately next to the ticket counter there is an exit door from the terminal; behind it, just a few meters away, there is a shuttle stop. The traffic interval is 1-1.5 hours, however, the bus will not move until the cabin is filled with passengers, sometimes such a wait can be 40 minutes. You will have to spend a little less than an hour on the way, the final stop of transport in Limassol is Agios Georgios Havouzas Church. This is a small city bus station, which is located next to the Church of St. George.
Another option is the regular Larnaca-Limassol bus. It will cost you a little less. A transport ticket costs 7€ and is purchased from the driver. The bus stop is located immediately near the exit from the terminal, or rather to the left of it. Transport starts from 5 am until almost 1 am, the interval between flights is 1-2 hours. The journey takes about an hour with this option.
The most budget option is to travel by intercity bus Intercity Buses, but in this case you will have to make one transfer. So, first you need to get from the airport to the center of Larnaca. To do this, go up to the second floor of the terminal building and, going out onto the street, turn left. A few meters from the exit there is a stop from where blue buses depart to Larnaca; there is also a transport schedule here. There are quite a lot of flights during the day, buses run until 23:00.
The fare is only 1.5 €, tickets are sold by drivers. The trip will take no more than 15 minutes, you need to get off at the Finikoudes Promenade (“Date Alley”) stop, this is the city embankment. There is no need to go anywhere, this is where the green Intercity buses with the word “Limassol” on the windshield depart from. Tickets are sold by the driver and cost 4-5€. The journey to Limassol will take 1.5-2 hours, the final destination is the New Port. In addition, the bus makes three more stops in the city.
Taxi Larnaca – Limassol
You can get to your destination more comfortably by ordering a taxi. You can order a car in advance online or by phone, although you won’t have any problems with transport on site. The parking lot is located opposite the exit from the airport terminal building; official taxi cars are black or white, and a corresponding beacon is installed on the roof.
There are no “bombs” in Cyprus. A Larnaca-Limassol taxi will cost 55€ in the daytime, and at night the price is slightly higher - about 60€, the journey in this case will take 40-50 minutes.
Transfer from Larnaca to Limassol
And, of course, the most reliable and comfortable option is to order a transfer, both group (for example from Travel Express) and personal (if you are traveling in a small group). A group transfer is a kind of minibus that takes all passengers to a specific hotel.
The cost of such a trip is slightly more expensive than on public transport and will be 13 € per person. The service should be booked in advance (one day in advance) by filling out a special form on the company’s website; no prepayment is required. The blue minibus will arrive exactly on time, and the driver will help you load your luggage. Transport will take you to Limassol, depending on the characteristics of the route, in 1-1.5 hours.
We tell you how to get to Limassol from Larnaca Airport in Cyprus: types of transport, prices, schedules, routes.
From Larnaca Airport to Limassol you can take a bus (9 euros), a taxi (from 50 euros), or order a transfer (also from 41 euros).
If you are traveling with a group, with children, or have a lot of luggage, it is most convenient to order a transfer from the airport. In other cases, it is usually more profitable to take a bus.
Brief information on the route “Larnaca Airport – Limassol” in Cyprus:
- distance: 67 km
- how long to go: 40-50 minutes by car, 50-90 minutes by bus
- how much does it cost: from 9 euros (bus), from 41 euros (transfer and taxi)
Taxi
To find a taxi, exit the airport building and go to the right - there you will see black and white taxi cars. Every taxi driver in Cyprus is required to obtain a license and carry passengers at a uniform rate, so the likelihood of fraud is low.
Taxi prices to Limassol from Larnaca Airport vary depending on the time of day (more expensive at night).
How much does a taxi cost:
- during the day (from 6:00 to 20:30): landing price – 3.42 euros, kilometer of travel – 0.73 euros
- at night (20:30 – 6:00): landing costs 4.36 euros, kilometer travel – 0.85 euros
The approximate cost of a trip to Limassol during the day is 52 euros, at night - 61 euros.
It is often cheaper to book an airport transfer in advance.
Photo: taxi at Larnaca airport Transfer Larnaca – Limassol
If you are traveling with a group or with children, then it will be most convenient to get to the desired point in Limassol in advance. You will be met with a sign at the airport, helped with your luggage and taken directly to your hotel.
It is much more convenient than a bus - we tested it ourselves. And if there are more than 2 people, then the difference in cost will be very small.
Transfer prices from Larnaca Airport are as follows (per car):
- small car for 3 passengers – from 41 euros
- economy or comfort class car for 4 people – 46-57 euros
- business class car (3 passengers) – from 64 euros
- minivan (up to 7 passengers) – from 73 euros
There are also more spacious minivans; you can see the cost of travel for them.
The transfer can be ordered on the website. It’s convenient that there is a Russian-language support service.
Our experience. We ordered a transfer from Larnaca airport to an apartment in Limassol when we were vacationing in Cyprus in September.
The driver met us at the airport and drove us home in a Mercedes in 45-50 minutes. We were completely satisfied with the trip and then also ordered a return transfer in Russia.
One way ticket price – 9 euros for adults and 4 euros for children (up to 12 years old). The ticket can be purchased from the driver.
The bus will not be convenient for everyone, as it only makes 2 stops:
- in front of Limassol (the area is called “Tourist Area”)
- in Limassol (St. George Havouzas Bus Stop)
Both stops are not very convenient for tourists: you will have to change to another bus or take a taxi to get to the hotel.
Map with stop locations:
Tourist Area
The stop is located a few kilometers from Limassol, opposite the Grand Resort hotel.
If your hotel is located next to the first line in Limassol, get off at this stop and wait city bus No. 30. It travels along the entire coastline of the city and makes many stops - choose the one closest to your hotel.
The cost of a ticket for bus No. 30 is 1.5 euros.
Limassol bus number 30 runs every 10-20 minutes from 06:00-06:20 to 22:30-23:40 (depending on the time of year and day of the week).
The exact schedule, list of stops and a map of the entire route No. 30 can be viewed.
Photo: Larnaca airport express bus St. George Havouzas Bus Stop (Limassol)
In my opinion, the stop is not very well located - only 4 city bus routes pass through it (No. 4, 10, 60 and 61), and they are not suitable for most tourists, since they pass far from the sea (see bus routes on this website) .
It would be more convenient to take a taxi to the hotel (though it’s not a fact that you’ll be able to quickly catch a car) or get off at the Tourist Area stop and take bus No. 30, which runs along the sea.
How to get back
Everything is the same, but in reverse order:
- or get to the St. stop. George Havouzas and there take the express train to Larnaca airport
- or from the nearest bus stop No. 30, go to the Tourist Area and there transfer to the express train to the airport
Our experience. The apartment we rented through Airbnb was located near the sea, so we took bus number 30 to the Tourist Area and waited there for the bus to Larnaca Airport. The whole journey took about 2 hours.
Be careful: there are several bus stops near the Tourist Area, but only one of them has a stop for the Airport Express.
Photo: Tourist Area bus stop Car rent
If you plan to travel often and far during your vacation, then it is better to immediately rent a car at the airport. This can be done on the website, which compares prices from major international suppliers.
The rental cost depends on the period and type of car. Approximate prices per day (for weekly rentals):
- small cars (Kia Picanto) – from 10 euros
- middle class cars (Kia Rio) – from 13 euros
- large cars (Nissan Tiida) – from 19 euros
- minivans / SUVs – from 50 euros
Read more about prices, conditions and nuances of car rental in the article about
In this article I talk about where to go upon arrival at Larnaca airport, how to get to the city and how much it costs, bus schedules to Larnaca, where to buy tickets and how to pay for travel. Where to find the bus stop at the airport. Alternative ways to get from Larnaca airport to the city.
Upon arrival in Larnaca airport There are several ways to get to the city:
- On foot
- By bus
- By taxi
- Rent a car
Let's look at all the methods and give detailed instructions.
Walking from Larnaca Airport to the city
Hermes Airport Larnaca is 6 km away. from the city, which means that if you don’t have things, for example one backpack, then you can easily walk to your hotel, especially if it is located near the airport. For example, such popular hotels as Cactus or Larco Hotel. The journey will take about 1 hour; you will have to walk along the sidewalk past the salt lake of Larnaca, which dries up in the summer.
This option is relevant if there is a strict economy regime or you just want to take a walk. To make it easier to navigate, I recommend the free mobile app Maps.me.
By bus from Larnaca airport to the city
If the number of things allows you to walk to the stop at the airport and to your hotel upon arrival, then you should take the bus. We need bus number 425, which runs from Larnaca airport to the city, along the Phinikoudes embankment to the bus station opposite the Larnaca marina (at the end of the embankment).
We buy tickets from the driver. He needs to tell him where you are going - a hotel, an address in Larnaca or a landmark, he will stop as close as possible to your destination. The bus follows the route, but may stop outside the stop, if possible. Many drivers speak Russian. All drivers are very polite, smiling and responsive!
Bus No. 425 There are buses from Larnaca airport and back every half hour. From Larnaca the bus departs towards the airport from the bus station near the marina, at the end of the embankment, there are stops including on the embankment and near the ___ church in Larnaca.
At the airport, near the baggage claim, there is a tourist office information desk. There you can get any relevant information, including bus schedules.
The first bus from Larnaca to the airport leaves at 5:55 am, popular stops are at the promenade and at the bus station near the marina.
From Larnaca airport to the city by taxi
If you have a lot of things, the cost of a transfer is unimportant, or you want more comfort, use a taxi. Taxis are located right outside the arrivals hall. The price to the center of Larnaca is about 10 euros according to the meter. Not often, but you come across cunning taxi drivers like ours who offer to drive without a meter for 15 euros, politely send them in all four directions.
car rental in Cyprus
If you plan to travel a lot around Cyprus, it is more profitable to immediately rent a car at Larnaca Airport. On the left after exiting the arrivals hall, at the end of the hall there are counters of international and local car rental operators such as Hertz, Avis and local offices. You can go directly to them; cars will most likely be available even in high season, but significantly more expensive than if you book in advance on a booking website.
We rent a car on the Myrentacar website, which brings together most local rental companies. The prices are good, 24/7 Russian-speaking support, I have used them 6 times in three years. There are no complaints, the conditions are stated transparently, so you can always find an acceptable option.
The price for renting a car like a Ford Focus or KIA Picanto is 15-18 euros in the low season and 30-35 euros in the high season per day. Details about rent a car in Cyprus you can read the article:
What is the best way to look for a cheap hotel in Cyprus?
We search for and book accommodation on HotelsCombined (RoomGuru) - this site compares hotel prices across all major booking systems, including Booking.com, and offers the best option. Always very pleased with the result.
How to find cheap flights to Cyprus
We search, book and buy cheap air tickets on the website aviasales.ru - today the best option for finding air tickets to anywhere in the world. The highlight of this search engine is the low-price calendar; simply select the dates you need and the city of arrival, the site offers the lowest flight price.
You can get from Larnaca Airport to Limassol by bus (commercial group shuttle) or taxi (transfer). You can also rent a car without a driver. The bus ride from Larnaca Airport to Limassol lasts 1 hour 50 minutes and costs 9 euros. A transfer from Larnaca to Limassol will take you in 50 minutes and cost at least 53 euros. The distance from Larnaca to Limassol in Cyprus is 67 km (from the airport one kilometer further).
The bus from Larnaca to Limassol runs from early morning until midnight; it does not run at night. Getting to the resort by shuttle is a pleasure: a spacious interior, a spacious trunk for carrying large luggage, and air conditioning. The bus runs frequently, so you won’t be bored for a long time waiting for the next flight.
Limassol - relaxation without unnecessary fuss
Limassol has a very good location between Paphos and Ayia Napa, so travelers have the opportunity to explore different parts of the island. This is a fairly active and noisy city - due to the abundance of nightclubs and bars, life in it is in full swing all day long. However, the resort will also appeal to families with children: the city has two water parks with a large selection of slides, an amusement park and a zoo located in the city amusement park. Connoisseurs of active recreation will never be bored: on the beaches you can practice water aerobics, diving, ride a yacht, boat and catamaran. In addition, Limassol is famous for its attractions: the ruins of antiquity, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the 12th-century Kolossi castle-fortress, the Museum of the Middle Ages and others.
Price
Expectation
Travel time
For whom
Individual tourist
The bus from Larnaca to Limassol is called LimassolAirportExpress and the journey takes 50 minutes, the fare is 9 euros. To buy a ticket, at the exit from the arrivals area, turn left, there you will see a special counter. You can also purchase a ticket from the driver during boarding.
Bus Larnaca Airport – Limassol:
Limassol Airport Express Shuttle
Bus schedule Larnaca - Limassol:
From 04:00 to 00:30
Route:
Airport – AgiosGeorgiosHavouzas (Limassol)
Travel time:
Expectation:
Comfort:
High: clean spacious interior, adjustable seats, trunk for large luggage, air conditioning
Price:
9 euros – adults, 4 euros – children 3-12 years old
For whom:
For families with children, young tourists, groups of tourists, day arrivals
How to find a stop to Limassol at Larnaca Airport:
The shuttle stop is located on the arrival level, 30 m from the exit, on the left side.
Price
Expectation
Travel time
For whom
If you do not want to waste time waiting for the bus, are traveling with small children or have a lot of large luggage, book an individual Limassol?pap=57adbb36f2232">transfer Larnaca - Limassol. The car will take you to the resort in 50 minutes, the cost of an economy class car is EUR 53, minibus for 7 passengers – EUR 84. You can order an individual transfer online or by phone, and prepay by credit card.
Schedule:
around the clock
Route:
to the hotel in Limassol or to the address
Travel time:
Expectation:
You need to wait no more than 5 minutes for a taxi.
You won’t have to wait for a private transfer; the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area, holding a name plate in his hands.
Comfort:
Taxi on the spot: driving without stops and companions.
Pre-booked transfer: air conditioning in the cabin, child car seats, no extra charge for luggage, spacious trunk, wide choice of car class.
Price:
From 53 euros for an economy class car, from 84 euros for a car for 7 passengers
For whom:
For businessmen, families with small children, large groups of tourists, with large luggage, night arrivals, elderly tourists, first time in Limassol
How to find a taxi rank at the airport:
The taxi rank is located at the exit from the arrivals area, on the right side.
Most tourists begin their trip to Cyprus from the international airport, located 4 km from the city of Larnaca. This is one of the largest air harbors in the country, serving more than 7 million people annually.
Airport
Larnaca Airport has only one passenger terminal with an area of 98,000 m2. The building is divided into 2 levels. The upper one is for departures, the lower one serves departing flights. For comfortable boarding and disembarking of people, 16 boarding bridges are provided. At peak loads during the high season, additional buses are used.
The airport infrastructure is well developed. There are a variety of shops, including Duty Free, ATMs, cafes, currency exchange offices, car rentals, luggage storage, and there is even a play area for children. There is good free Wi-Fi throughout the entire territory.
There is a parking lot next to the terminal. The cost of parking is 10 € for the first day, subsequent days will cost 4 €.
Free parking for 10-15 minutes is available only on the 2nd level in the passenger drop-off area.
How to get from the airport to Larnaca?
In most cases, you can get to one of the popular resorts both from the international airport and directly from Larnaca. The latter option is sometimes convenient, since the schedule of private carriers is more convenient than the schedule of transport running from the airport.
Taxi
The parking lot is located next to the arrivals area. The cost of the trip must be negotiated with the driver. It depends on the class of the car, seasonality and other factors. As a rule, the price is around 20 €. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes.
Bus
From the airport to the city there are buses No. 22, 24, 407, 408, 409, 418, 440. The stop is on the 2nd floor, to get to it you need to cross the bridge. Your stop in Larnaca for onward travel to most of the tourist resorts is called the Date Alley (Finikoudes Promenade).
Public transport runs every 1 hour from 7:00 to 17:00.
Ticket price - 3 €.
Travel time is about 30 minutes.
How to get from Larnaca to Protaras?
The distance between cities is 68 km.
Taxi from the airport
Traveling by car will cost at least 60 €. Minivans are also available, with a capacity of 4 people, for the trip you will have to pay from 100 €. At night the rate increases. Be sure to bargain.
Bus from Larnaca
You should get to the Finikoudes Promenade stop (Finikovo Alley), there is a bus stop there. You need blue buses from Cyprus by Bus. Take route No. 711. Travel time is about 1.5 hours. The movement interval is 2 hours. Ticket price is approximately 6 €. The driver sells the tickets.
How to get from Larnaca to Paphos?
The distance between cities is 139 km.
Bus
There is a bus from the airport to Paphos, but not directly, but through Limassol, so the trip will be long and tiring. The travel schedule is not particularly convenient, as it has long breaks from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Ticket price - 10 €. Travel time is 4-5 hours. In this case, it is better to use a taxi.
Taxi
This way of moving, although more expensive, is comfortable and faster. The duration of the trip is from 1.5 to 2 hours. The price varies from 100 to 140 €.
How to get from Larnaca to Nicosia?
The distance between cities is 50 km.
Bus
Transport departs from the Finikoudes Promenade (Date Alley) stop in Larnaca. The destination is indicated on the windshield of the bus. The service interval depends on the season, day of the week and time of day. Duration of the trip - 1 hour. Ticket price - 6 €. Tickets must be purchased from the driver.
Taxi
Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. Price - 50 €.
How to get from Larnaca to Limassol?
The distance between cities is 70 km.
Limassol Express Shuttle
These small buses go directly from the airport. They run 24 hours. Travel time is about 1 hour. Ticket price - 9 €. The only downside is that the shuttle won't go anywhere until all the seats are occupied. The waiting time can last up to 40 minutes.
Bus from Larnaca
Buses are parked at the Finikoudes Promenade stop. The destination is indicated on the windshield. Travel time is 1.5 hours. Ticket price - 5 €. The driver sells the tickets.
Bus from the airport
There are public buses from the airport. The stop is located to the left of the exit from the building. The schedule changes frequently, so it is better to find out on the spot. Travel time is approximately 1 hour. Ticket price - 7 €.
Taxi.
Travel time is approximately 40 minutes. Price - 60 €.
How to get from Larnaca to Ayia Napa?
The distance between the cities is 44 km.
Bus from Larnaca.
At the Finikoudes Promenade (Date Alley) stop, look for the green Intercity Buses bus with the route indicated on the windshield. The cost of the trip is 8 €. The driver sells the tickets.
Bus from the airport.
The stop is located near the exit from the building. Regular buses run to the resort with a break of approximately 1 hour. The schedule may change, so it is better to check it in the terminal building on a special board.
Taxi
The price of the trip is 50 €. Travel time is 40 minutes.
Summary
If you want to save on travel to the resort, public transport is available - buses from the airport or from Larnaca. The average price of a trip is 8-10 €. The schedule should be clarified in advance, as it changes under the influence of various reasons. Public transport has a limited schedule and buses do not operate at night. Stops are not always located near hotels, so be prepared to make another transfer to get to the hotel.
Those who are tired from the road and want to quickly start their vacation in magical Cyprus should use the services of a taxi. Cars carry passengers around the clock. You need to negotiate the price with the driver; there is no dispatch service. Don't forget to bargain. At night the tariff will be more expensive.