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LCA Larnaca International Airport

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Larnaca International Airport (LCA) serves Larnaca, about 5 km south of Larnaca. 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.

IATALCA
ICAOLCLK
ServesLarnaca
From centre5 km
Non-stop53
Airlines49
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Larnaca International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Larnaca International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 6.0M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 8.1M in 2018.

Passengers / year
6.0M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
8.1M
in 2018
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Hub for
Cobalt Air, Aegean Airlines
+2 more
Passengers per year, 2006–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Larnaca International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Larnaca International Airport to Larnaca

Larnaca (LCA) is Cyprus's main airport, about 5 km southwest of Larnaca town. Cyprus has no railway — buses (Kapnos, route 425 to Larnaca) or a taxi. About an hour to Limassol, 45 minutes to Nicosia, 40 minutes to Ayia Napa. Renting a car is the common choice.

Paphos (PFO) is Cyprus's second airport, on the west side — handier for Limassol and Paphos itself. Check which one your flight uses.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~16 min€10–€15
Private transfer~16 minfixed upfront
Car rental~16 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LCA 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.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Famagusta40 km56 min€54–€86
Nicosia41 km58 min€55–€88
Limassol58 km81 min€77–€122
Kyrenia58 km82 min€77–€122
Paphos110 km116 min€143–€227
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Larnaca International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€10–€15 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 Larnaca ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Larnaca International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 53 destinations, operated by 49 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Cyprus Airways · Monarch Airlines · Transavia France · Wizz Air · Ukraine International Airlines · easyJet · Condor Flugdienst · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Lufthansa · Aegean Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Larnaca International 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Larnaca International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Larnaca shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Larnaca International Airport to the centre of Larnaca?
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. The airport is about 5 km south of Larnaca, about 16 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Larnaca International Airport to Larnaca?
Roughly €10–€15 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Larnaca International Airport?
Metered taxi; higher night tariff. No Uber/Bolt.
What's the cheapest way from Larnaca International Airport to Larnaca?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. 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.
Can I get from Larnaca International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. 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. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Larnaca International Airport?
About 53 destinations, including London, Athens, Manchester, Tel-aviv. 49 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Larnaca International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Larnaca International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Larnaca International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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