GEC Lefkoniko Airport
Lefkoniko Airport (GEC) serves Famagusta, about 25 km northwest of Famagusta. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Lefkoniko Airport to Famagusta
The airport is about 25 km northwest of Famagusta, about 49 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Cyprus has no railway. From Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO): buses (Kapnos) to Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa, or a taxi. Renting a car is the common choice.
Taxi & apps: Metered taxi; higher night tariff. No Uber/Bolt. Estimated fare to the centre: €33–€52.
Tipping: Round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~34 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~49 min | €33–€52 | |
| Private transfer | ~49 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~49 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From GEC to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
Which way suits you from Lefkoniko Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€33–€52 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Geçitkale ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Lefkoniko Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Lefkoniko Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Geçitkale shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026