By Plane
Cyprus has two international airports in the south. The former main airport Nicosia is located in the UN buffer zone and has been closed since 1974.
Larnaka (LCA) — Main Airport
The largest airport in Cyprus, 4 km southwest of Larnaka. Direct flights from Munich (3:30h), Frankfurt (3:45h), Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, and Hamburg. Airlines: Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Cyprus Airways, TUI fly.
Transfer: Bus line 425 to Larnaka center (1.50€, 20 min). Buses to Limassol (Intercity, 9€, 1h), Nicosia (Intercity, 7€, 45 min), Paphos (Intercity, 9€, 1:45h). Taxi to Larnaka: 20€, to Limassol: 50–60€, to Nicosia: 40–50€.
Paphos (PFO) — Western Airport
Smaller but growing. Direct flights from Munich, Berlin. Mainly served by Ryanair and Wizz Air. Ideal for Paphos, Akamas, and the west of the island.
Transfer: Bus 612 to Paphos center (1.50€, 30 min). Taxis: 25–30€ to the center.
Ercan (ECN) — North Cyprus
The airport in North Cyprus is internationally recognized only by Turkey. All flights go via Istanbul, Ankara, or Antalya. Not an option for EU citizens as the first landing (since according to EU law only Larnaka/Paphos are legal), but technically possible as a return flight via Turkey.
Flight Prices (Reference from Germany)
| Period | Price (one-way) |
|---|---|
| Off-season (Nov–Mar) | 40–80€ |
| Shoulder season (Apr, May, Oct) | 60–120€ |
| High season (Jun–Sep) | 100–250€ |
💡 Tipp
Wizz Air and Ryanair often fly one-way to Paphos or Larnaka for 30–50€. Flexible travel dates and booking 6–8 weeks in advance yield the best prices. Use the <a href="/tools/budget-rechner">Budget Calculator</a> for cost planning!
