Traveling to Cyprus
Cyprus is served by Larnaca International Airport (LCA), and Paphos International Airport (PFO). Lattice 2027 will take place in Nicosia, which is approximately 50 km from Larnaca airport and 145 km from Paphos airport.
Important note: The Ercan (ECN) airport operates in the Turkish-occupied area in the northern part of Cyprus. If you are considering Ercan airport, please consult the relevant website of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further details.
Traveling to Nicosia from Larnaca or Paphos airport
Airport shuttle: We recommend using the Kapnos Airport shuttle bus service for transport between Larnaca or Paphos airport and Nicosia. From Larnaca airport travel time is 35 minutes approximately and the cost is €10 one way. From Paphos airport travel time is approximately 105 minutes and the cost is €20 one way.
Taxi: From Larnaca airport to your hotel in Nicosia the trip will cost €60 – €70 one way depending on the time of day. From Paphos airport to your hotel in Nicosia, a taxi is around €130 – €160 one way. A taxi can be hired at the airport with no pre-booking required. The Bolt ride-hailing app can also be used to hire a taxi.
If you would rather pre-book, we have obtained quotes by Primo Taxi Ltd:
Primo Taxi Ltd
Tel.:+357 99 419378 (also via Viber or WhatsApp)
Email: fotisprimotaxiltd@yahoo.com
Contact the driver at least a couple of days before your trip providing your flight details. The driver will contact you upon your arrival.
- For up to three people, the price to your hotel in Nicosia is €60 – €65 from Larnaca airport and €140 – €165 from Paphos airport depending on your arrival time
- For 4-6 people you can request a larger car at a cost of €90 from Larnaca airport and €200 – €240 from Paphos airport depending on your arrival time
Within Nicosia
Public transport within Nicosia is limited to buses. Official information is available on the Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) website. While unofficial, Cyprus By Bus is also used for bus routes and timetables, including for routes between cities. Nicosia bus routes have been added to Google Maps only in the past year, so we advise cross-checking timetables with the the official CPT website.
Taxis are also an option, especially when riding in a group. Indicatively, a taxi from Nicosia centre to the venue at European University of Cyprus (about 3 km) costs about €9 and from the dorms of the University of Cyprus to the European University of Cyprus (about 10 km) costs €15. The Bolt ride-hailing app be used to hire a taxi within Nicosia.
Other useful information
Some useful information about Cyprus:
- Cyprus is a full member of the European Union. The currency is Euro.
- The voltage is 240 volts and socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type (same as the UK).
- The telephone country code is +357.
- Emergency telephone numbers are 112 or 199.
- English is widely spoken and is understood by almost everyone on the island.
- The time zone is Summer Eastern European Time (UTC+03:00).