Flights to Paphos

Why should you visit Paphos?

Paphos is located in the western part of Cyprus. The international airport Paphos is 50 km west of the popular Limassol. The region around the ancient city of Paphos has a very varied landscape with many wild and remote parts. Steeped in Greek mythology, this is Aphrodite’s birthplace and boasts a long coastline. The area is well suited for all types of holidays: from history fans to beach bums as well as active mountain bikers and walkers. Everyone will enjoy spending a holiday here.

 

When is the best time to visit Cyprus?

Cyprus is a year-round destination: summers are hot but busy, spring and autumn are warm enough to swim in the azure sea, yet cool enough to enjoy sightseeing the ancient sites. Winters are mild with temperatures as high as 20 °C even in January. A good time to go to Paphos is in the off peak season: May and September.

How do you get from Paphos airport to the coastal resorts?

Buses run into Paphos or Limassol directly from the airport, Limassol is around 9 euros for a single trip and 1.50 euros into the centre of Paphos and can be purchased from the driver. To get to Kato Paphos or Lower Paphos, where most of the hotels are to be found, take bus number 612, which will take 30 minutes to get from the airport to your destination running at hourly intervals.

Taxis are also widely available at the airport. It is recommended to hire a car if planning to travel around the island and to see the more remote parts beaond Paphos or Limassol.

How expensive is Paphos?

Paphos tends to be a little cheaper than the UK. A meal out can be had for around 10 euros.

Rooms in standard 2 star hotels will cost around 35 euros, whereas a hostel bed will be about 16 euros or so. Many local foods are much cheaper in the weekly markets than in tourist areas.

Airport Paphos PFO

Paphos airport is the second largest airport in Cyprus after Larnaca airport. Particularly during the holiday season the airport is served regularly by numerous charter and tour operators as well as low-cost carriers operating cheap flights to Paphos from London, Glasgow and Manchester. Some routes from UK airports to Paphos are only operated seasonally during the warmer months of the year, for example the route from Birmingham to Paphos.

• URL: Official website
• Parking: Free parking for approximately 150 cars directly in front of the terminal.
• Nearby cities: Lemesos (50 km), Nikosia (95 km)
• Directions by car: From Paphos use the B6 towards Limassol to the village of Timi and then in a southerly direction on the highway E603 to the airport.

Location

The airport was opened in 1982 and is located about 10 miles southeast of Paphos, near the municipality of Timi. Take the B6 (Paphos - Limassol) to the village of Timi, the airport is then signposted.

Bus passengers head for Paphos and then take a local island bus to the airport.