Transport
Visitors arriving in Cyprus by air, may enter the Republic of Cyprus only through the International Airports of Larnaka and Pafos.There is also a third one, the Ercan International Airport, but is in the Turkish part of the island.
Cyprus does not have a train or underground transport system. Aside from moving around on foot and by bike, you can also travel around the island by bus or taxi.
There are four types of bus service in Cyprus:
- Airport Transfer Buses: linking all the towns to the island’s two airports of Larnaka and Pafos.
- Interurban buses: linking all major towns on a daily basis, and with frequent routes.
- Urban buses: linking different areas within the towns and operating frequently during daytime.
- Rural buses: linking almost all villages with the nearest town, but with limited frequency.
You can find more info on Bus&Taxi Services here, or on the website for Public Transport Service by Bus in Cyprus.
Cars and motorcycles can be easily hired on the island, which is serviced by fairly good surfaced roads that comply with international traffic requirements, and link the towns and the various villages. Four lane motorways connect the capital, Lefkosia, with the coastal towns of Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos and Agia Napa.
Please note the following for driving on the island:
- Traffic moves on the LEFT hand-side of the road, NOT on the right.
- International road traffic signs are in use, and placed along the roads and highways, on the left hand-side.
Major self-drive car rental firms have offices in all towns, as well as at the Larnaka and Pafos International Airports.