Where is Larnaca airport? Larnaca International Airport. Some rules for using a taxi in Cyprus
Cyprus is a small independent island state with developed infrastructure. The main source of income for local residents is agriculture and tourism. Every year, millions of foreigners visit Cyprus with the aim of having a bright and fulfilling holiday, touching the history of the development of the world, plunging into the warm, calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, tasting organic products and basking in the rays of the Cypriot sun.
Airport
All resorts in the state of Cyprus welcome guests. Typically, visiting a country means flying in. There is also the possibility of traveling by sea, but this is quite long and tedious. The international airports of Cyprus: Larnaca and Paphos are always ready to receive guests from all over the world. However, if an air flight is made for the purpose of a holiday, a so-called charter, then, as a rule, the planes land at Larnaca International Airport (LCA - international designation).
History of origin
The history of the emergence of the airport in Larnaca is quite interesting. In 1974, during military operations and Turkey's attack on Cyprus, the airport in Nicosia was occupied. But the planes had to land somewhere! On the basis of the military airfield, the Cypriots quickly built the Larnaca passenger airport. It is located next to where pink flamingos fly in the fall. Years later, after multiple reconstructions, this airport terminal became the main air gateway to Cyprus. Every year more than 7 million people use its services.
Airlines
The main carrier airlines of Cyprus are:
- "Aegean Airlines".
- Yurosaipriya Airlines.
Infrastructure
In 2006, Larnaca Airport underwent major changes. Now its territory is 112 thousand square meters. meters, and with a runway - almost 3000 meters. The layout of Larnaca airport is as follows:
In order not to get lost on the territory of the airport, you should navigate using the map plan, which is available on the territory of the station itself and on its official website.
Additional services
Larnaca Airport, photos of which are presented in the article, is a compact, well-organized drop-off and pick-up point for passengers. After going through all the necessary registration procedures, you can calmly wander around the Duty Free store, sit in a cafe, or just sit in the waiting room. The cost of pizza in a cafe is no more than 5.8 Euro.
Larnaca Airport offers its customers free wireless Internet in the passenger check-in area. With its help, you can independently check in for the desired flight. The display contains all the necessary information on coordinating actions related to the flight.
Please note that the maximum allowed weight of luggage is indicated on the ticket. Usually it is 20 kilograms and 5-6 kg per person. In this case, the weight of 1 suitcase for two people should not exceed 32 kg.
Transport
The airfield is located four kilometers from a large resort of the same name. Getting from it to any point in the country is not difficult, since the island itself is small. If tourists decide to visit Cyprus on their own, then from the airport you can easily get to the desired hotel by transfer, shuttle bus or taxi. It all depends on the desires and capabilities of the vacationers. Transport from the airport can easily be pre-booked online. The cost of a taxi is calculated according to the meter, usually it is:
- about 10 euros to Larnaca and surrounding areas;
- up to 55 euros to Ayia Napa, Protaras, Limassol, Nicosia;
- more than 100 euros - to Paphos.
You can get there by public transport, the stops are located near the exit from the station. The cost of such a route will be 5 times cheaper than by taxi. However, please note that buses do not operate on Sundays or at night. It is possible to use the services of an express shuttle operating on direct routes.
You can rent a car at the Cyprus airport. There is a special office there that provides such services. It is worth noting that renting a car at the airport is cheaper than at the country's resorts.
The operation of the Cyprus airport is no different from the activities of other international airports in developed European countries. Standard, well-coordinated actions of employees and a high culture of service distinguish Larnaca from many of its southern neighbors, where problems often arise in work. Some basic knowledge of English will provide any airport client with invaluable assistance in coordinating their activities.
Larnaca International Airport is the main “air gate” of the island (Larnaca International Airport, management company – Hermes Airport Larnaca) – it is the largest airport in Cyprus. Located at a distance of 4 kilometers southwest of the city of Larnaca.
All the necessary information for the passenger is contained on the official website of Larnaca Airport www.hermesairports.com:
- Email: [email protected];
- postal address: Larnaka International Airport, PO Box 43027, P.C. 6650, Larnaka, Republic of Cyprus;
- general information: +357 26 801 810; +357 26 801 811; +357 24 816400; local: 77 77 88 33;
- Directorate: +357 24 816 130;
- international calls: +357 25 123022;
- telefax: +357 24 643 633;
- room for mothers with children: +357 99339936;
- medical center: +357 25 123022;
- VIP lounge, packaging, luggage storage: +357 25 123022;
- parking: +357 24 030026.
Airfield code: IATA code - LCA, ICAO code - LCLK. Time zone GMT (summer/winter): +3/+2.
A little history
Larnaca airfield opened on February 8, 1975. It was built on the site of a former military airfield, on the seashore. The city of Larnaca is closest to the airport, which is why it was named that way. When the plane lands on the starboard side, through the windows you can see the beauty of the city and the most famous Mackenzie Beach.
On November 7, 2009, the airfield building was enlarged and renovated, the reason was the orders of the European Union and the introduction of European standards. The airport has 16 take-off and landing boarding bridges, 67 meter checks, 8 self-check-in points, 48 boarding gates, 2,450 vehicle parking spaces.
If the airport served up to five and a half million air passengers a year, then after reconstruction it became possible to receive up to 7.5 million passengers. Almost all charter and international flights land in Larnaca. This is the most important transit point between Europe and the Middle East.
Compared to other airports, Larnaca is much smaller in area, but all work is very well organized due to the vigorous introduction of high technologies, new-fangled services, as well as the proper organization of the functioning of all service points. It is located in a 3-story building: 1 serves arriving air passengers (Arrivals Level 0), 2, 3 – departing passengers (Departure Level 2).
There is also a separate room from the main two aprons for refueling and supplying light and cargo airplanes, flight schools, and private aircraft.
Additional Information
As soon as the aircraft lands and you are allowed to disembark, entering the airfield building will take you to the Passport Control area. It is divided into 2 parts of service:
- Passport control for citizens of the European Union.
- Passport control for passengers from other countries.
Airport employees treat all air passengers politely. Next, at the end of the check, you will be taken to the Baggage Claim Area, on 5 conveyor belts you will find yours, an electronic display will help you (on it is the place where you arrived from and the flight number). There is also a place where you can receive special baggage (Special Baggage) and a help desk (Baggage Information), where you can resolve any issues related to hand luggage.
Let's move on. Customs inspection awaits you (Customs / Arrivals). If the queue is very long, then you can ask at the information desk (Cyprus Tourism Organization or service station) where it is better to relax and what is best to see. Nearby you can find cafes, payphones, shops (eg Duty Free) and toilets. We go to the Arrivals Hall. Here you will be met by travel agency workers, family or friends.
In the same place there are offices of tour operators, a branch of the largest bank in Cyprus, Bank of Cyprus. Here you can exchange currency, ticket offices for buying bus tickets, cafes, information desks, vehicle rental companies, and payphones.
How to get to the city?
The road from the airport to the city of Larnaca lasts a quarter of an hour. How to get from Larnaca Airport to Larnaca? There are several ways, let's look at the main ones:
- bus;
- transfer;
- Taxi;
- rented car.
When exiting the building, to the left there is a bus stop (opening hours: from 03.00 to 00.15) and a taxi rank. If you order a taxi by phone in advance, the car will arrive at one of two main exits.
If you rent a vehicle, this is a very good way to get acquainted with the sights of the island on your own and take wonderful photos to remember the trip. Book your car in advance.
Buses to Larnaca
We're flying back
At the height of the two-story building, a hill was erected for the entrance to the airport to the departure check-in point for air passengers (Departure Level 2), 64 check-in counters (Check In), the numbers are indicated on air tickets. There is a large parking lot in front of the entrance:
- short-term: 0-20 min - €1.50, 21-40 min - €3.00, 41-60 min - €4.50, 1-2 hours - €6.00, 2-4 hours - €7.00, 4-6 hours - €8.00, 6 -12 hours - €9.00, 12-24 hours - €10.00;
- long-term: up to 24 hours - €12.00, from 24 hours to 4 days - €9.00 (for each day), over 5 days - €6.00 (for each day).
For the convenience of travelers, there are car rentals and a cafe in the building.
Check-in begins two hours before and ends 30 minutes before departure. At the check-in counter, air passengers, upon presentation of documents and a ticket, receive a coupon, immediately check in their luggage and receive a baggage receipt. On the left side of the hall are:
- reference services (Information);
- cafe;
- pay phone;
- medical Center;
- Postal office;
- toilet;
- Xpress store (sale of printed materials, souvenirs, gifts, branded cosmetics, electronics);
- place for weighing and packing luggage;
- paid Wi-Fi.
Sometimes there are wonderful exhibitions and slot machines for children. Next, passport control and border inspection, customs, where you can return the value added tax (Customs/VAT Refund), then we go to the lobby and wait for our flight - it is considered that the passenger has left the territory of Cyprus.
Swissport Executive Lounge VIP zone is open 24 hours a day, the approximate length of a passenger's stay is three hours. There are clear rules of conduct here (the management may ask you to leave the VIP area ahead of time). Entrance to the VIP area in beachwear is prohibited.
Larnaca International Airport (international code LCA) is one of the best and most modern in Cyprus, serving more than 5 million passengers annually. Grekoblog could not ignore this topic and decided to thoroughly understand how to get from Larnaca airport to your hotel, as well as introduce readers to the history and infrastructure of the airport.
A complicated story
Even before the Second World War, the territory where Larnaca International Airport is now located was a British military airfield. The main passenger “air gate” of Cyprus was the air terminal in Nicosia, opened in 1968.
But everything changed in 1974, after northern Cyprus was occupied by Turkey. The capital's airport could not be defended; it was taken under control by UNFICYP (UN Peacekeeping Forces) troops, and currently one can only get to Nicosia through airports in the Greek part of the island.
The main air gate of Cyprus covers an area of 112 thousand m2
In order to restore air traffic with the continent, the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus had to urgently convert the former British Air Force airfield. Already in February 1975, Larnaca passenger airport was opened.
However, bright minds even then predicted that it was unlikely to be able to cope with the ever-growing flow of tourists for long. At the dawn of the new millennium, it became simply impossible to postpone any further, and in November 2003 the government announced a tender for the construction of Larnaca and Paphos airports.
The new Larnaca Airport, 4.5 km southwest of the city, was inaugurated on November 20, 2006. Currently, the airport has an area of 112 thousand m2, a passenger terminal with 67 conventional and 9 electronic check-in counters and a runway 2994 m long.
More than 5 million passengers pass through the airport in Larnaca every year.
Larnaca Airport receives and dispatches mainly European and Middle Eastern flights. More than 5 million passengers pass through its terminal every year. Access to and from airliners is through 16 telescopic bridges (“sleeves”).
The management company is Hermes Airports Ltd. The company plans to further expand the capabilities of the main air gates of Cyprus, including the commissioning of new sectors of the terminal and another runway for non-stop transcontinental flights.
Flights to Larnaca
Thanks to the lenient visa regime, getting to the island will not be difficult even without the help of a travel agency. Moreover, finding cheap air tickets has recently become a matter of just a few minutes.
Thanks to metasearch engines that track flights and prices of hundreds of airlines online, to find the best flight you just need to enter the required minimum information about the planned trip. The system will do the rest on its own. The form of one of these systems - Aviasales - is presented below.
Scheme and board of Larnaca airport
Without exaggeration, Larnaca Airport can be called one of the attractions of Cyprus, especially considering that it was completely reconstructed in record time.
You can often see groups of schoolchildren within the walls of the terminal who have come on an excursion. However, not only schoolchildren will need the Larnaca Airport diagram: it can be downloaded directly from the official website.
The scoreboard, diagram and flight schedule can be found on the official website of Larnaca Airport
No secret and airport board. It, like the flight schedule, can also be found on the official website (there is a Russian version).
Larnaca Airport on the map
Buses to the city, resorts, hotels
Bus services in Cyprus are organized wisely. The only “but”: on Sundays there are practically no buses or they run very rarely.
However, all information (schedule, travel time, names of routes, stops - and there are about 3000 of them) can be found on this website.
It is enough to enter the first letters of the name of the point of departure (for example, Larnaca Airport) and the name of the destination (for example, Ayia Napa, Limassol or even the name of the hotel) into the form fields and find out which routes go at a convenient time in the desired direction.
The first buses leave at 07.55, the last at 16.55
The fare is low. Suffice it to say that if, for example, you take a comfortable shuttle to Limassol (Limassol Airport Express), it will cost only €9 for an adult and €4 for a child from 3 to 12 years old (2017).
Directly to Larnaca (to Finikoudes embankment, bus station) there are buses No. 22, 24 of the P.E.A.L. company. By the way, the official name of the embankment is Leoforos Athinon, and the bus station is located next to the monument to Kimon of Athens.
The first buses from Larnaca airport to the city leave at 07.55, the last at 16.55. On Wednesday and Saturday buses only run until 12.55. The fare is €1.5 (2017).
Another taxi ordering service in Cyprus
When Grekoblog was preparing an article for publication, there were no alternative proven ways to order a taxi online for your flight in Larnaca. However, this service is now also provided by KiwiTaxi (link), and travelers can compare rates from several companies at once, choosing the more profitable ones for themselves.
Since KiwiTaxi is a newer service, its interface is much clearer. In addition, the service has Russian-language support, which simplifies many aspects.
Service rates from Larnaca Airport for the most requested destinations are shown in the screenshot above. However, keep in mind that prices tend to change, and on the eve of your trip it always makes sense to double-check the relevance of the data. This can be done on this page.
Car rental at Larnaca airport
Another way to travel around the island is by rented car. At the airport itself there are several large operators who will be happy to rent out a car for you during your vacation, especially since this service is relatively inexpensive.
The cost of renting a car in Cyprus is relatively low
In terms of finding the ideal balance between the price and conditions of car rental, you can go in two ways - compare the parameters separately for each operator or use the popular European service Rentalcars.
Rentalcars online monitors booking conditions at various companies represented at the airport (and several thousand other locations around the world), and issues a price rating depending on the data entered by the user.
Due to the fact that the rating is based on a single principle, comparing prices and booking a car is not only easier, but also more profitable. Moreover, the creators of the popular hotel portal Booking.com had a hand in the development of the Rentalcars service.
Video bonus: Cyprus main airport
Photos by: CyprusDriving, cyprusairports.com, CyprusDriving, Leonid Mamchenkov, Andrew Thomas, Sebastien Michel.
Larnaca International Airport is the largest airport on the island of Cyprus. Currently, the air hub receives most of the charter and scheduled flights arriving on the island. This is the most convenient point for further transfer from Larnaca airport to Limassol, Protaras, Ayia Napa.
The capacity of Larnaca air harbor is 7.5 million passengers per year.
After the division of Cyprus into Turkish and Greek parts, Nicosia airport, which is an international harbor, was closed. In the shortest possible time (in 1974), an air port was built in Larnaca. By 1998, the air hub received up to 5 million passengers annually. The decision was made to expand in the new millennium. The new terminal opened in 2009, at a distance of 500 meters from the old one. The new terminal is used for most flights, the old terminal for private flights.
Google panorama of the Larnaca airport passenger terminal:
Larnaca airport online scoreboard
The Larnaca Airport departures and arrivals board, regularly updated online, is available on the official website. The “Arrivals&Departures” section publishes the flight schedule for the next 24 hours. The Larnaca airport departure board is available in Greek and English. The display is intuitive - all you need to know is the flight number and the name of the air carrier.
The Larnaca airport arrivals and departures board in Russian can be viewed on the Yandex service. Schedules. In the table below, Larnaca Airport flights are available for today. The online arrivals board at Larnaca Airport for tomorrow can be found below by clicking on the appropriate link. It is worth keeping in mind that this display is indicative; the flight status should be checked on the official website of Larnaca Airport.
Larnaca Airport flight schedule in 2019
Today, Larnaca Airport is an international airport connecting cities in Europe and the Middle East. The majority of flights are flights to European countries. Regular flights connect Cyprus with major European cities: Athens, Riga, Belgrade, Vienna, London, Sofia, Zurich, Warsaw, Munich, Kiev. There are quite a lot of flights from Larnaca to cities in the Middle East and North Africa: Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, Doha, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi.
There are mainly charter flights from Larnaca Airport to Moscow and other Russian cities. Thus, charters connect Cyprus with St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Ufa, Samara, Rostov-on-Don and other large settlements in the summer. In winter, you can fly to Cyprus from Russia on regular flights from Moscow (Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports), as well as from St. Petersburg. Both large carriers (Aeroflot and Rossiya) and low-cost airlines (Pobeda) fly from Russia to Larnaca.
Search for flights
You can compare prices for tickets (scheduled flights) to Larnaca using the form below. You can find out the cost of tickets for charter flights from tour operators who order the flights. Typically, tickets for charter flights are not sold freely, only as part of a tourist package. But, if there are few days left before departure and the flight is not full, the tour operator may release tickets for free sale.
| Where | Where | Price | ||
| Kitty Larnaca | Larnaca Airport | from 1358 p. | show | |
| Livadia Larnaca | Larnaca Airport | from 1433 p. | show | |
| Pervolia | Larnaca Airport | from 1509 p. | show | |
| Larnaca | Larnaca Airport | from 1509 p. | show | |
| Meneu | Larnaca Airport | from 1509 p. | show | |
| Aradippou | Larnaca Airport | from 1584 p. | show | |
| Mazotos | Larnaca Airport | from 1584 p. | show | |
| Tersefanou | Larnaca Airport | from 1584 p. | show | |
| Dromolaxia | Larnaca Airport | from 1584 p. | show | |
| Larnaca Bay | Larnaca Airport | from 1735 p. | show | |
| Janates | Larnaca Airport | from 1810 p. | show | |
| Anafotia | Larnaca Airport | from 1810 p. | show | |
| Divine Coast | Larnaca Airport | from 1810 p. | show | |
| Trulli | Larnaca Airport | from 1886 p. | show | |
| Dhekelia | Larnaca Airport | from 2112 p. | show | |
| Saw | Larnaca Airport | from 2112 p. | show | |
| Alaminos | Larnaca Airport | from 2112 p. | show | |
| Aldiana | Larnaca Airport | from 2112 p. | show | |
| Oroklini | Larnaca Airport | from 2112 p. | show | |
| Agios Theodoros | Larnaca Airport | from 2565 p. | show | |
| Pano Lefkara | Larnaca Airport | from 2640 p. | show | |
| Maroni | Larnaca Airport | from 3017 p. | show | |
| Nicosia South part | Larnaca Airport | from 3319 p. | show | |
| Xylophagous | Larnaca Airport | from 3319 p. | show | |
| Kalavasos | Larnaca Airport | from 3319 p. | show | |
| Ayia Napa | Larnaca Airport | from 3319 p. | show | |
| Be precise | Larnaca Airport | from 3319 p. | show | |
| Sotira | Larnaca Airport | from 3545 p. | show | |
| Liopetri | Larnaca Airport | from 3545 p. | show | |
| Strovolos | Larnaca Airport | from 3545 p. | show | |
| Aya Thekla | Larnaca Airport | from 3545 p. | show | |
| Zigi | Larnaca Airport | from 3620 p. | show | |
| Governors Beach | Larnaca Airport | from 3620 p. | show | |
| Germasogeia | Larnaca Airport | from 3771 p. | show | |
| Beyarmudu | Larnaca Airport | from 3771 p. | show | |
| Protaras | Larnaca Airport | from 3771 p. | show | |
| Latsia | Larnaca Airport | from 3771 p. | show | |
| Limassol | Larnaca Airport | from 3771 p. | show | |
| Pentacomo | Larnaca Airport | from 3771 p. | show | |
| Agios Tychonas | Larnaca Airport | from 3771 p. | show | |
| Paralimni | Larnaca Airport | from 4073 p. | show | |
| Pernera | Larnaca Airport | from 4073 p. | show | |
| Pareclisia | Larnaca Airport | from 4073 p. | show | |
| Pyrgos | Larnaca Airport | from 4148 p. | show | |
| Moni | Larnaca Airport | from 4148 p. | show | |
| Mutaiyaka | Larnaca Airport | from 4299 p. | show | |
| Nicosia Northern part | Larnaca Airport | from 4752 p. | show | |
| Limassol Port | Larnaca Airport | from 4903 p. | show | |
| Bellapais | Larnaca Airport | from 5129 p. | show | |
| Arapka | Larnaca Airport | from 5129 p. | show | |
| Bacheli | Larnaca Airport | from 5204 p. | show | |
| Famagusta | Larnaca Airport | from 5204 p. | show | |
| Salamis Bay | Larnaca Airport | from 5204 p. | show | |
| Genieli | Larnaca Airport | from 5204 p. | show | |
| Ercan Airport | Larnaca Airport | from 5204 p. | show | |
| Fasoula Limassol | Larnaca Airport | from 5431 p. | show | |
| Ipsonas | Larnaca Airport | from 5431 p. | show | |
| Gurney | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Agios Georgios Famagusta | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Esentepe | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Ozankoy | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Arakapas | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Tatlis | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Iskele Trikomo | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Zhitnik | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Karaoglanoglu | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Kyrenia | Larnaca Airport | from 5657 p. | show | |
| Fucking | Larnaca Airport | from 5959 p. | show | |
| Erimi village | Larnaca Airport | from 5959 p. | show | |
| Bogaz | Larnaca Airport | from 6185 p. | show | |
| Agios Sergios | Larnaca Airport | from 6185 p. | show | |
| Episkopi | Larnaca Airport | from 6185 p. | show | |
| Pissouri | Larnaca Airport | from 6411 p. | show | |
| Platres | Larnaca Airport | from 6713 p. | show | |
| Paramali | Larnaca Airport | from 7090 p. | show | |
| Mandria Paphos | Larnaca Airport | from 7543 p. | show | |
| Aphrodite Hills | Larnaca Airport | from 7694 p. | show | |
| Paphos | Larnaca Airport | from 7920 p. | show | |
| Bafra Vokolida | Larnaca Airport | from 8071 p. | show | |
| Alsancak | Larnaca Airport | from 8071 p. | show | |
| Gaziveren | Larnaca Airport | from 8071 p. | show | |
| Karsiyaka | Larnaca Airport | from 8071 p. | show | |
| Kayalar | Larnaca Airport | from 8071 p. | show | |
| Kumyali | Larnaca Airport | from 8071 p. | show | |
| Lapta | Larnaca Airport | from 8071 p. | show | |
| Kykkos Monastery | Larnaca Airport | from 8523 p. | show | |
| Chloraka | Larnaca Airport | from 8523 p. | show | |
| Kalopanagiotes | Larnaca Airport | from 8523 p. | show | |
| Geroskipou | Larnaca Airport | from 8523 p. | show | |
| Pathos | Larnaca Airport | from 8523 p. | show | |
| Kouklia | Larnaca Airport | from 8523 p. | show | |
| Kissonerga | Larnaca Airport | from 8900 p. | show | |
| Empa Paphos | Larnaca Airport | from 8900 p. | show | |
| Tala Paphos | Larnaca Airport | from 8900 p. | show | |
| Karavella Bus Station | Larnaca Airport | from 8976 p. | show | |
| Lefke | Larnaca Airport | from 8976 p. | show | |
| Peya | Larnaca Airport | from 8976 p. | show | |
| Coral Bay | Larnaca Airport | from 9051 p. | show | |
| Limnitis | Larnaca Airport | from 9428 p. | show | |
| Tremifousa | Larnaca Airport | from 9428 p. | show | |
| Drusia | Larnaca Airport | from 9956 p. | show | |
| Kathikas | Larnaca Airport | from 9956 p. | show | |
| Tsada | Larnaca Airport | from 10409 p. | show | |
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Parking
The terminal is equipped with 7 parking zones - from long to short disembarkation of passengers. Parking for a short stay will cost from 1.5 euros for 20 minutes of parking. A day will cost 10 euros. Parking in the covered parking lot will cost 12 euros per day.
Car rental at Larnaca airport
The terminal building houses several offices of international car rental companies. Car rental at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus is offered by the following companies: Eurocar, Budget, Hertz, Sixt.
Larnaca Airport on video
Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca International Airport, international designation according to IATA: LCA; according to ICAO: LCLK, management company – Hermes Airports Ltd.) is the largest airport in Cyprus. It also serves as the main “air gate” of the island and receives most regular international and charter flights. The airport was built almost right next to the sea, on the site of a former military airfield, and opened on February 8, 1975, and received its name from the name of the nearest city - Larnaca, located just four kilometers from it. And even when the plane is landing at the airport, from the starboard windows there is a beautiful view of the city and one of its most popular beaches - Mackenzie Beach, which can be examined in detail.
In 2009, Larnaca Airport was expanded and completely renovated in accordance with EU requirements and modern standards. The airport serves about five and a half million passengers annually and cooperates with the world's leading airlines. Larnaca Airport itself is relatively small, but thanks to the competent organization of the registration and registration points, airport services, as well as the active use of modern technologies and services, all processes proceed quite quickly. The necessary conditions are also provided for the convenience and comfortable stay of passengers at the airport.
Main entrance to Larnaca airport
For the convenience of passengers and greeters, Larnaca Airport supports the service online arrivals board (Flight Arrivals) And Flight Departures with constantly updated information.
Larnaca Airport occupies a three-story building: the first floor, which serves arriving passengers, is designated “Arrivals Level 0” on the airport plans, the second and third floors, serving departing passengers, are designated “Departure Level 2.”
Arrival at Larnaca airport
Immediately after landing at Larnaca Airport and receiving permission to disembark, upon entering the airport's arrival terminal, passengers enter the Passport Control area. It is divided into two service areas: in one, citizens of the European Union go through passport control, in the second - citizens of other countries (if there is no queue at the counters serving citizens of the European Union, citizens of other countries can be served there without a queue). The passport control officers are friendly and good-natured. After checking documents, passengers enter the baggage claim area. There are 5 delivery conveyor belts installed here, near each of which there is an electronic display - it displays the flight number and the city from which it arrived. There is also a Special Baggage point and an information department (Baggage Information), where you can contact with questions regarding the receipt/condition of luggage. Having received their luggage, arriving guests of Cyprus undergo customs inspection (Customs / Arrivals). In case of heavy workload at the customs service and queues at the inspection terminals, to pass the time, you can contact the information kiosk of the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO), where you can get the most up-to-date information, for example, about resorts, attractions and excursions around Cyprus. There is also a Duty Free shop, a small cafe, a payphone and restrooms.
Small cafe for a coffee break, Larnaca airport Once all legal formalities for visiting Cyprus have been completed, passengers have the right to leave the check-in hall and proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Here, arriving passengers can be met by friends and relatives, and representatives of travel agents and host companies can gather their groups of tourists. Also in the lobby there is a branch of the largest bank in Cyprus “Bank of Cyprus” and a currency exchange, offices of tour operators, cafes, bus ticket offices, payphones, an information office and offices of car rental companies - so you can leave the airport in a rented car that is waiting for the nearest parking lot.
ATMs. Larnaca Airport To the left of the main exit from the arrival terminal at Larnaca airport there is an exit to the bus parking lot - buses that provide transfers to hotels and regular intercity buses await their passengers here, which can take you to any city in Cyprus (buses run from 03:00 to 00 :15 hours). If you want to use a taxi, you can go to the parking lot to the left of the arrival terminal, and if you order a taxi by phone, the car will be delivered to one of the two main exits from the terminal. The road from the airport to the airport takes about fifteen minutes, and to the nearest neighboring cities and towns - rarely more than forty minutes.
Exit from the airport, taxi stand. Larnaca International Airport Departure from Larnaca airport
There is a very large parking lot in front of the entrance to Larnaca Airport (although the spaces closer to the entrance to the departure terminal are usually almost all occupied). It is located on an artificial hill, at the level of the second floor of the airport terminal and is divided into two parts: rental cars are parked on the left, private cars are parked on the right. Parking is paid, and you can pay for a space at parking meters located between parking lots, under a canopy. There is also a nice cafe “KaffeN!O” and offices of companies that rent cars.
Bus and car parking and access to the airport building for departure Behind the parking lot and elevated pedestrian crossings there are two entrances to the departure terminal “Departure Level 2” - it occupies the second and third floors of Larnaca Airport. In the spacious and bright hall of the terminal, passengers check in for their flight. As a rule, check-in for a flight opens two hours and closes half an hour before departure. There are 64 check-in counters (Check In) - they are divided into two complexes, and the number of the required counter is indicated on the passenger's ticket. At the check-in counter, passengers present their passport and airline ticket, receive boarding passes, check in their luggage and receive a baggage receipt. Also, a number of airlines - Aegean, Lufthansa, EL AL and Aeroflot offer the opportunity to independently check-in for a flight through self-service terminals. They are installed at check-in counters - in this case, passengers will not need to stand in line at the counter, however, this service is only suitable for passengers traveling without luggage.
Flight check-in counters On the left side of the departure terminal hall there are Ticket Sales, Airline Offices and Passenger Rights, payphones and a post office. Larnaca Airport is also equipped with a Currency Exchange, ATMs, and an Information desk. On the right side of the hall you can check in special luggage, have a snack at the “Dinner Onair” cafe, and go to the “Xpress” store, which sells newspapers, magazines, souvenirs and gifts. Here you can weigh your luggage and use the service of protective baggage wrapping with wrapping tape. This will help keep suitcases from damage and their contents safe; in case of damage or loss of items, the company providing this service will compensate for losses in the amount of up to 3000 Euros, and the procedure for packing a piece of luggage takes no more than 60 seconds. Also, interesting exhibitions are sometimes held in the Larnaca Airport lobby, and simple slot machines are installed to prevent children from getting bored.
Larnaca Airport infrastructure
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Souvenir shop "Xpress" at Larnaca airport
Cafe "Dinner Onair" at Larnaca airport
Children's slot machines at Larnaca airport
Exhibition in the hall of the Larnaca airport terminal
Automatic baggage wrapping machines
A stand with information about the infrastructure of Larnaca Airport
After receiving their boarding pass, passengers undergo passport control and border inspection, after which they proceed to the departure lounge - from this moment the person is legally considered to have left the territory of Cyprus. On the right, immediately behind the inspection area, there is a customs office where VAT refunds are processed (Customs / VAT Refund). You can compensate part of the VAT on purchases using a special check (voucher) “Tax Free Form” or “Refund Check” - it is issued by the seller in the store upon request, and contains information about the buyer, the amount and date of purchase, and the amount of the VAT refund. And in order to return part of the VAT to the customs officer, you need to present your purchase, passport, store receipt and “tax free” receipt. In this case, about 10% of the purchase price is returned.
Registration of compensation for part of the VAT in “Tax Free Form” Larnaca Airport has a very spacious departure lounge and it has created quite comfortable conditions for passengers to stay - comfortable chairs are installed, there are many food courts - bistros and cafes with a wide variety of food and drink menus, a small children's playground with slot machines, and a first-aid post. and a bathroom. Paid access to the Internet via Wi-Fi is also provided - for this you need to connect to the network of one of two operators and go through a simple registration procedure.
Signs in the Larnaca airport lounge For boarding planes, on the second floor of the airport there are exits (Gates) No. 21 to 29 and 41 to 48; To use exits No. 11 – 14 and 31 – 33, you need to take the escalator to the floor below (the required exit number is indicated on your boarding pass). Closer to the departure time, it is highly advisable not to stray too far from the desired gate.
Also in the waiting room there are many shops operating under the Duty Free system. Here you can buy cosmetics and perfumes from the world's leading brands, a wide variety of electronics, gadgets and accessories from Apple, Beats by Dr Dre, JBL, GoPro, Samsung, Sony and many other famous manufacturers, elite alcohol, gifts, toys and souvenirs that will remind you about a trip to Cyprus.
Escalator to 1st floor and shops in the airport lounge Larnaca Airport also has two paid comfortable VIP departure waiting areas (Airline Lounges) – “Swissport Executive Lounge” (open to all passengers) and “Aegean Business Lounge”. VIP areas are located on the third floor of the airport, and to get to them you need to take the elevator - in the waiting room it is located immediately behind the customs inspection area, to the left of the entrance to the hall. The spacious and cozy “Swissport Executive Lounge” with a pleasant and respectable interior occupies an area of 650 sq.m and can accommodate up to 190 people. Here you can stay in a calm and comfortable environment, closed from the noise of the airport.
The hall is divided into three separate zones, equipped with a sufficient amount of upholstered furniture - sofas and armchairs, equipped with a flight information board (visitors independently monitor the departure of their flight, departures are not announced), televisions and office equipment, an air conditioning system, there is a children's playroom and a large aquarium. Also from the living room there is access to an open external terrace for 70 people, which offers amazing views of the sea and planes flying low over it. Guests are served free hot and cold appetizers, salads, fresh fruit and desserts, drinks and coffee.
VIP Executive Lounge, Larnaca Airport The VIP-zone “Swissport Executive Lounge” is open around the clock, the estimated time of a guest’s stay is up to three hours. There are certain rules of conduct in the hall (the administration reserves the right to ask the guest to leave the VIP area early), and there is a dress code at the entrance (wearing beachwear indoors is not allowed).