Nicosia airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Nicosia has no commercial airport. Visitors arrive at Larnaca (LCA), about 50 km away, or Paphos (PFO). Both airports have taxis, local buses and airport shuttles.
How long it takes and how often
Taxis wait outside arrivals at Larnaca day and night. The Kapnos shuttle from Larnaca to Nicosia takes about 40 to 50 minutes. Public buses are limited after 21:00, so book a shuttle or taxi for late arrivals.
Options and prices
- Larnaca: Kapnos shuttle to Nicosia, about 9 EUR per adult, to the Kyrenia Avenue station in Aglandjia
- Larnaca: public bus 425 to Larnaca centre, 2.70 EUR in cash, about 15 to 20 minutes
- Larnaca: taxi to Nicosia, about 55 to 75 EUR
- Paphos: Pafos Buses runs airport routes to Paphos. Local one-way fare in the Paphos district is 2 EUR
- Paphos to Nicosia: Kapnos shuttle, or a bus to Paphos town and then the Nicosia intercity bus for about 7 EUR
Where to buy tickets
- Kapnos shuttle: book online up to 60 minutes before departure (digital boarding pass), or at the Kapnos office inside Larnaca Airport or at the Nicosia station
- Bus 425: pay the driver in cash, or use a Motion card
- Taxis: rank at Level 0 outside the Larnaca arrivals hall, open 24 hours
- Paphos buses: Pafos Buses, phone 8000 5588
- Cyprus Public Transport serves Larnaca Airport and Pafos Transport Organisation serves Paphos Airport
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Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Nicosia airport to the city centre?
Nicosia has no commercial airport. Visitors arrive at Larnaca (LCA), about 50 km away, or Paphos (PFO). Both airports have taxis, local buses and airport shuttles. Taxis wait outside arrivals at Larnaca day and night. The Kapnos shuttle from Larnaca to Nicosia takes about 40 to 50 minutes. Public buses are limited after 21:00, so book a shuttle or taxi for late arrivals.
How much does it cost to get from Nicosia airport to the centre?
Larnaca: Kapnos shuttle to Nicosia, about 9 EUR per adult, to the Kyrenia Avenue station in Aglandjia. Larnaca: public bus 425 to Larnaca centre, 2.70 EUR in cash, about 15 to 20 minutes. Larnaca: taxi to Nicosia, about 55 to 75 EUR. Paphos: Pafos Buses runs airport routes to Paphos. Local one-way fare in the Paphos district is 2 EUR. Paphos to Nicosia: Kapnos shuttle, or a bus to Paphos town and then the Nicosia intercity bus for about 7 EUR.
Where do I buy tickets at Nicosia airport?
Kapnos shuttle: book online up to 60 minutes before departure (digital boarding pass), or at the Kapnos office inside Larnaca Airport or at the Nicosia station Bus 425: pay the driver in cash, or use a Motion card Taxis: rank at Level 0 outside the Larnaca arrivals hall, open 24 hours Paphos buses: Pafos Buses, phone 8000 5588 Cyprus Public Transport serves Larnaca Airport and Pafos Transport Organisation serves Paphos Airport
Any tips for the airport transfer in Nicosia?
The Kapnos station in Nicosia is on Kyrenia Avenue, outside the old town. With luggage you may need a taxi or a local bus from there.