Nicosia city
The capital of the Republic of Cyprus is also its cultural heartbeat. Overlooked by most visitors, reduced to a day-tour jaunt from beach resorts, Nicosia (or Lefkosia, as it’s officially known) is a curious and fascinating mix of vibrant street life, confronting division and rich history.
Nearly everything of interest lies within the snowflake-shaped Venetian walls. Inside the Old City, the lively, contemporary cafe and bar scene punches well above its weight for a city so small, while a bundle of museums and a series of looping lanes lined with colonial-era buildings, churches and mosques reveal an evocative history. Meanwhile, if you brush up against the sandbag and oil-barrel barriers of the Green Line (the UN Buffer Zone) you’ll get a sense of the surreal and sad present-day state of limbo for the world’s last divided capital.
Source: lonelyplanet.com
Larnaca Airport to Nicosia Bus Service
The bus service from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia runs daily approximately every one hour. The transportation company is Kapnos Airport Shuttle. The routes does not require to change bus, however after reaching the bus station at Nicosia (Kyrenias Avenue, behind Melconian) you will need to get a taxi of have someone pick you up.
Total trip duration: 45 min
Adult Ticket cost: 8 euros (one-way)
Children Ticket cost: 5 euros (one-way)
Directions
- First, you get your tickets from the bus stand at the Arrival Area near the designated bus exit. The receptionist there will give you all the necessary information for the trip.
- Approximately 15 minutes before the departure time, the bus driver will announce that you can get on the bus and he will help you with your lagguage. The trip from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia takes about 45-50 minutes.
Bus Timetable from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | 00:30 | 00:30 | 00:30 | 00:30 | 00:30 | 00:30 |
| – | – | 01:00 | – | 01:00 | – | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 | 02:00 | 02:00 | 02:00 | 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 | 04:00 | 04:00 | 04:00 | 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:15 | 05:15 | 05:15 | 05:15 | 05:15 | 05:15 | 05:15 |
| 08:40 | 08:40 | 08:40 | 08:40 | 08:40 | 08:40 | 08:40 |
| 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| 11:45 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 11:45 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 15:45 |
| 17:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 | 17:15 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:15 | 22:15 | 22:15 | 22:15 | 22:15 | 22:15 | 22:15 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Bus Timetable from Nicosia to Larnaca Airport
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 01:00 | 01:00 | 01:00 | 01:00 | 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 03:15 | 03:15 | 03:15 | 03:15 | 03:15 | 03:15 | 03:15 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Source: paphosbus.com
Best transfer from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Nicosia
The most comfy way to get to your destination from Larnaca Airport (LCA) is to book a car online. In this case, you do not have to waste your time looking for a available car and dispute about the cost of the trip, because our driver knows the time of your arrival, will meet you at the airport and help with your luggage. Our company has fixed prices for all destinations, which will allow you to avoid distasteful suddenness at the end of the trip.
The driver arranges the route in such a way that you can take a rest on the way and relish the view of the sights of the old city from the window. For your comfort, we suggest only new cars with a comfy interior, properly working air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
Ways to get around the island and their main pros and cons
Book a taxi in advance
The auto will arrive on time, equipped for the right number and age of passengers and luggage. The cost can be found on the website so you don’t need to worry about additional payment. All our drivers are officially licensed. A licensed driver is the key to your safety on the road.
Local taxi
Not all drivers are licensed. Travel costs are often inflated. If you are traveling in a large company, with children, or if you have large luggage with you, then finding a suitable car can take a long time, sometimes an hour or more.
Cyprus Buses
Public transport in Cyprus is not the most handy way to get around, as daytime routes end trips around 19: 00. On Saturday and Sunday the time distance between routes increases, and in the suburbs it stops altogether.
The bus from Paphos airport to the city runs nearly once an hour from 10: 35 to 21: 05.
But from Larnaca airport to get to Paphos by bus is much more difficult. You will first have to get to the bus station in the port of Limassol and then transfer to the bus towards Paphos.
Several times a year bus drivers stage protests during which they completely stop their work for several hours or days.
Car rent
There is left-hand traffic in Cyprus, so the first days you drive, you must be specifically prudent. The driver is interdicted to hold a mobile phone, drink, eat food. Gas stations are located mainly near settlements. If you are planning a trip to the mountains, it is worth filling up a full tank first.
Benefits of online taxi pre-order
Simple booking system. You only need to specify the place and time of departure, the site automatically calculates the cost of the upcoming trip.
Convenient form of payment. No need to take cash with you and change it to local currency at the airport, payment is made online through a wallet convenient for you.
No need to wait. Upon arrival on the island, you will sit in the car already waiting for you without wasting time and fuss.
No language barrier. An important moment on vacation. Our drivers are fluent in Russian, English and Greek.
Large car park. Comfortable cars for every taste and capacity: business class, premium, minibus. If necessary, the driver will take with him the required number of child car seats and a trailer for bulky luggage.
FAQ
How to find and order a taxi transfer?
In the booking form on the site, indicate the place of departure (airport, hotel or your address on the island at the time of booking) and the destination.
Specify the desired time and date of travel, as well as the number and age of passengers if you are traveling with children.
At this stage, you can choose a car, get acquainted with the cost and pay for the trip in a way convenient for you.
How is payment made?
Directly on the site, choose a convenient method and currency to pay for the order. This can be VISA, MasterCard, as well as Apple Pay or cash to the driver. In the latter case, payment is accepted in the currency of the local state, in euros.
How do I know that my order has been accepted?
After payment, a booking notification will be sent to your email address.
How far in advance is it better to book a car?
It is advisable to book a car no later than 24 hours before the intended trip. The earlier you make an order, the greater the choice of free cars and the less worries before the holidays.
How to find your driver at the airport?
You will not need to look for anyone, the driver himself will meet you in the waiting room and take you to the car.
For the return transfer, the driver will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel or apartment.
How to book a return transfer to the airport?
You can immediately issue two directions, in this case we provide a 10 percent discount on the return transfer to the airport.
What should I do if I have oversized luggage?
If you are taking a stroller, a bicycle or a large number of suitcases with you, indicate this when booking, and our manager will tell you which car to choose.
What if I travel with my pet?
In the case of transportation of an animal, you must have documents for it in accordance with the legislation of Cyprus and carrying it.
