Larnaca International Airport
    IATA Code: LCA

    Larnaca International Airport

    Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Is Cyprus's Main International Gateway, Four Kilometres Southwest of Larnaca. A Single Terminal Handles Every Scheduled Flight, and It Runs 24/7

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    Airport Data Sheet
    LCA
    IATA / ICAOLCA / LCLK
    ServesLarnaca, Cyprus
    Coordinates34.8751° N, 33.6249° E
    Elevation8 ft
    Number of Terminals1 Passenger Terminal
    Airport Opening HoursOpen 24/7
    Recommended Arrival Time2 Hours before Departure
    Official Websitehermesairports.com
    // Airport Data

    Larnaca International Airport at a Glance

    The Terminal Opened on 7 November 2009 and Covers 100,000 Square Metres, with 72 Check-In Counters, Eight Security Lanes and Five Baggage Carousels. Thirteen Gates Use an Air Bridge, Eight Are Bus Gates and Two Are Reached on Foot. Hermes Airports Sets the Minimum Connecting Time at 45 Minutes

    IATA LCA · ICAO LCLK · Elev 8 ft
    // Connectivity

    Is There Free WiFi at Larnaca International Airport?

    Yes. Hermes Airports Offers Free WiFi to Everyone in the Terminal; Pick the Network from Your Phone's Settings and Accept the Terms. The Operator Does Not Guarantee the Service Is Uninterrupted, and Says It May Reduce Its Speed or Availability at Any Time

    Where Can I Buy a SIM Card at Larnaca International Airport?

    Security Lane 02 · Place One Option on the BeltLive Compare
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    Airport WiFi

    Connection SpeedSlow / Unstable
    CostFree, Often Time-Limited
    Activation TimeLogin / Ads / Forms
    Documents NeededYes (eMail / ID / Login)
    CoverageOnly inside Airport
    SecurityPublic Network (Risk)
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberNo
    Can Pay in CashNot Applicable
    Where You Get ItAt the Terminal, Once You Land

    Local SIM Card

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostCounter Price, Varies by Desk
    Activation TimeQueue and Paperwork at the Desk
    Documents NeededPassport Often Required
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberYes
    Can Pay in CashYes
    Where You Get ItA Desk or Kiosk in the Terminal

    Roaming Options

    Connection SpeedFast, Depends on Your Plan
    CostYour Operator Rate, Can Be High
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberKeeps Your Own Number
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItAlready Active on Your Phone

    travelData.shop eSIM

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostFree Trial, Then from 3.99 $
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberOn Selected Plans
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItOnline, before You Leave Home
    PlanPilot™ AI · Verdict
    Set It Up before You Fly and You Land Already Online
    // Why eSIM

    Why Use eSIM Instead of Larnaca International Airport WiFi?

    Skip the Login Portals — Land, Tap Once, and You Are on a Fast Private Connection That Keeps Working Far beyond the Terminal

    Instant Connection

    Get Online the Moment You Land — No Searching for WiFi, No Waiting, No Login Screens

    Works beyond the Airport

    Stay Connected across the Entire Cyprus — From the Airport to Your Hotel, City Center, or Road Trip

    No Public WiFi Risks

    Avoid Slow, Unsecured Public Airport Networks & Stay on Your Own Private Mobile Connection Instead

    Perfect for Travel Essentials

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    // Setup

    How to Get Internet at Larnaca International Airport

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      Pre-Flight

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    3. 03
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    // Boarding Data

    Best Way to Get Internet at Larnaca International Airport

    Compare Free WiFi vs Mobile Data & Choose What Works Best for You

    // FAQ

    FAQs about Internet at Larnaca International Airport

    Everything You Need to Know about Getting Online at Larnaca International Airport

    In Most Cases, Yes. eSIM Mobile Data Is Usually Faster, More Stable, and More Secure than Crowded Public WiFi at Larnaca International Airport, Especially during Peak Travel Hours
    Yes. You Can Buy and Install Your eSIM before Departure so Your Mobile Data Works Instantly When You Land at Larnaca International Airport
    No. If Your Phone Supports eSIM, You Don’t Need to Buy a Physical SIM Card at Larnaca International Airport — You Can Get Mobile Data Instantly Online
    Yes. Once Your eSIM Is Installed, Your Mobile Data Starts Working as Soon as You Land and Connect to a Local Network
    Most Travelers Are Comfortable with 1GB to 5GB for Navigation, Ride Apps, Messaging, and Light Browsing during the First Days after Arrival
    Yes. Most Dual-SIM Phones Allow You to Keep Your Regular SIM for Calls and SMS While Using eSIM for Mobile Data
    Yes. You Can Increase Your Data Amount and Also Extend Your Plan Validity, Depending on the Provider and Package Options Available for Your eSIM
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    // Terminal Guide

    First Time at Larnaca International Airport? Here’s What You Should Know

    Number of TerminalsF1
    1 Passenger Terminal
    Larnaca Has One Passenger Terminal Building of 100,000 Square Metres, Opened on 7 November 2009 and Designed for 7.5 Million Passengers a Year
    LCA · Terminal Guide · F1
    Terminal LayoutF2
    Single Building, 23 Gates
    Check-In, Security, Retail and Every Gate Sit in the One Building: 13 Stands with an Air Bridge, 8 Bus Gates and 2 Reached on Foot
    LCA · Terminal Guide · F2
    Transfers between TerminalsF3
    None Needed
    There Is One Terminal, so No Inter-Terminal Transfer Exists. Hermes Airports Sets the Minimum Connecting Time at 45 Minutes
    LCA · Terminal Guide · F3
    Airport Opening HoursF4
    Open 24/7
    Hermes Airports Operates Larnaca 24/7. Caffe Ritazza, Costa Coffee and Food for Flight by the Car Park Do Too; Other Outlets Follow the Flights
    LCA · Terminal Guide · F4
    Check-In and Security HoursF5
    Set by Your Airline
    Hermes Airports Advises Arriving at Least Two Hours before Departure, and Boarding Usually Starts 45 Minutes to an Hour before the Time
    LCA · Terminal Guide · F5
    Recommended Arrival TimeF6
    2 Hours before Departure
    Hermes Airports Advises at Least Two Hours. Coach Operator Kapnos Suggests Two Hours from April to October and 90 Minutes in Winter
    LCA · Terminal Guide · F6
    // Airport Parking

    Where Can I Park at Larnaca International Airport?

    See Practical Airport Parking Options, Walking Time to Terminals, Typical Price Guidance, and Booking Tips before You Drive to the Airport

    Parking Options
    5 Available
    Booking Advice
    Pre-Book Online
    Parking Ticket

    Departures Drop-Off Zone

    Typical Price
    Free for a 1-Minute Stop
    Location
    Opposite the Terminal Main Entrances on the Departures Level
    Best For
    Setting Down a Passenger

    Drivers with Disabilities Get a 5-Minute Free Stop in the Signed Spaces, and Blue Parking Card Holders 120 Minutes Free in the Marked Stalls

    LCA · DE · Departures Drop-Off Zone
    Parking Ticket

    Short Term Uncovered P2

    Walk Time to Terminal
    A Short Walk from the Entrances
    Typical Price
    €1.00 Up to 20 min, €20.00 for 8-24 h
    Location
    Opposite the Terminal Buildings
    Best For
    Drop-Offs, Pick-Ups and Short Visits

    Hermes Airports Directs Everyone Meeting an Arriving Passenger to P2, at €1.00 for a Stay of Up to 20 Minutes

    LCA · SH · Short Term Uncovered P2
    Parking Ticket

    Long Term Uncovered P1 and P3

    Walk Time to Terminal
    A Few Minutes on Foot
    Typical Price
    €12.00 for 8-24 h, Then €8.00 a Day
    Location
    On the Airport Site
    Best For
    Trips of a Few Days

    P1 and P3 Charge the Same, so Either Zone Costs the Same for the Same Stay

    LCA · LO · Long Term Uncovered P1 and P3
    Parking Ticket

    Long Term Covered P4

    Walk Time to Terminal
    A Few Minutes on Foot
    Typical Price
    €17.00 for 8-24 h, Then €15.00 a Day
    Location
    Covered Decks Not Far from the Terminal Entrances
    Best For
    Keeping the Car Out of the Sun

    The Covered Zone Charges €7.00 Even for a Stop of under an Hour, so It Is the Wrong Car Park for a Short Visit

    LCA · LO · Long Term Covered P4
    Parking Ticket

    Long Term Uncovered P5

    Walk Time to Terminal
    A Few Minutes on Foot
    Typical Price
    €10.00 for 8-24 h, Then €4.00 a Day
    Location
    On the Airport Site
    Best For
    The Cheapest Long Stay

    P5 Is the Cheapest Option past the First Day, at €4.00 for Each Further Day

    LCA · LO · Long Term Uncovered P5

    These Are the Published Larnaca Rates as of 1 March 2026. The Airport Has 2,548 Spaces across the Public and Rental Areas, and Booking Online Costs Less than the Gate Rate

    // Airport Lounges

    What Facilities Does Larnaca International Airport Have?

    Lounges at Larnaca International Airport

    Access Key — Who Gets in, Stated Once
    Priority Pass× 1

    Priority Pass, or Pay at the Door or Book Online; International Flights Only

    Star Alliance× 1

    Aegean Business Class, Miles & Bonus Gold and Star Alliance Gold Members

    Skala Lounge

    Third Floor · Airside after Security
    Bar ServiceFine DiningFree WiFiPower and USB at Every SeatKids CornerGarden Smoking AreaPrivate Area
    LCA · Pass 01 · Open 24/7

    Take the Lift by Chanel in the Duty-Free Area Up to the Third Floor

    Aegean Business Lounge

    Third Floor · Airside Departures
    BuffetSnacksRefreshmentsComputer RoomInternet AccessSeating Area
    LCA · Pass 02 · Daily 03:00-20:30

    Aegean Runs This Lounge Itself; the Desk Is on +357 24008444

    // Passenger Facilities

    Lounges, Food, ATMs and Storage

    Check Practical Terminal Services While Waiting, Arriving or Departing: Food, ATMs, Storage, Charging, Accessibility Support and More

    ATMs Sit at Check-In and by the Gates in Departures, and at Baggage Reclaim and the Meeters and Greeters Area in Arrivals, so There Is One on Either Side of Security
    Prosegur Change Has Three Counters: Check-In 06:30-22:30, the Gates 06:00-22:00 and Baggage Reclaim 08:00-24:00. Money Can Be Pre-Ordered Online and Collected
    Safe-Sac Runs Left Luggage from the Special Baggage Counter in the Check-In Area. Three Hours Costs €10.00 and 9 to 24 Hours €22.00, Plus €20.00 for Each Further Day
    The Lost & Found Station Is in the Baggage Reclaim Hall; Ask before You Leave It. Anything Lost Elsewhere in the Airport Goes to the Police, on +357 24804715
    Airside Retail and Dining Fill 6,731 Square Metres. Caffe Ritazza, Costa Coffee and Food for Flight by the Car Park Serve around the Clock; the Rest Follow the Flights
    Cyprus Airports Duty Free Runs the Beauty, Spirits, Fashion, Electronics and Kypriaka Local-Produce Shops. Shop and Collect Holds a Purchase until You Fly Home
    Hermes Airports Lists Power Charging Stations for Electric Wheelchairs among Larnaca's Accessible Facilities. Inside the Skala Lounge Every Seat Has Power and USB
    Baby Changing Tables Are in Every Toilet Block, and Breastfeeding Rooms with Seating and Power Sockets Are at Check-In, in the Retail Zone before the Gates and Opposite Belt 5
    The Airside Smoking Area Is past Passport Control, Next to Burger King. The Skala Lounge Has Its Own Garden Smoking Area on the Third Floor
    Tell Your Airline at Least 48 Hours Ahead. Larnaca Has a Special Assistance Desk, Help Points, Blind Paths, Priority Immigration Desks and an Eagle Passenger Lifter

    Everything Is in One Building, so Nothing Here Needs a Shuttle. A Porter Service Costs €10.00 per Trolley, and the Express Lane Shortens the Security Queue for a Fee

    // Overnight Stay

    Where Can I Sleep at Larnaca International Airport?

    Find On-Airport and Nearby Hotel Options, How to Reach Them from Arrivals, Expected Nightly Rates, and Practical Booking Tips for Late Arrivals or Early Departures

    Hotels Nearby
    3 Available
    Near AirportLCA · H1

    E Hotel Spa & Resort Cyprus

    How to Reach
    About 8 to 10 Minutes by Road; Route 429 Serves Pervolia
    Location
    Faros Road, Pervolia, on Kiti Bay South of the Airport
    Best For
    The Closest Beach Hotel

    The Hotel Puts Itself Eight to Ten Minutes from the Airport, on the Beach at Kiti Bay

    Near AirportLCA · H2

    Sun Hall Hotel

    How to Reach
    Route 425 to the Foinikoudes Stop, about 24 Minutes
    Location
    Athens Avenue 6, on the Foinikoudes Seafront in Central Larnaca
    Best For
    Being in the Middle of Town

    The Hotel Gives the Airport as Ten Minutes Away and Faces Larnaca Marina

    Near AirportLCA · H3

    Lordos Beach Hotel & Spa

    How to Reach
    Route 425 Stops outside, about 40 Minutes from the Airport
    Location
    Larnaca Bay Beachfront on the Dekeleia Road
    Best For
    A Beach Stay on the Hotel Strip

    Route 425 Names the Stop after the Hotel, so There Is No Change of Bus

    No Hotel Sits inside the Terminal or Is Connected to It. If You Are Waiting Overnight, the Skala Lounge on the Third Floor Is Open 24 Hours and Sells Entry at the Door

    // City Transfer

    How Do I Get from Larnaca International Airport to Larnaca?

    Bus & Train at Larnaca International Airport

    See Exact Route Options, Departure Points, Schedule Windows and Ticket Tips for Getting to the Center after Landing

    Bus Connection

    425

    Cyprus Public Transport Route 425 to Foinikoudes and Dekeleia

    About 24 min
    Departure Stop
    Larnaca Airport, the First Stop on the Route
    Arrival Stop
    Grigori Afxentiou Avenue - Foinikoudes, on the Seafront Promenade
    Schedule
    About Every 20 Minutes · Daily 06:30 to 23:55 from the Airport
    Ticket
    €2.70 Cash on Board or €2.00 on a Motion Card; €4.70 Cash between 21:00 and 04:00

    Route 425 Carries on past Foinikoudes to the Dekeleia Hotel Strip, with Extra Departures in July and August. The Operator Spells the City Larnaka on Its Stops and Displays

    LCA · 425 · Cyprus Public Transport Route 425 to Foinikoudes and Dekeleia
    429

    Cyprus Public Transport Route 429 to Larnaca Station

    About 20 min
    Departure Stop
    Larnaca Airport, the Same Stop Used by Route 425
    Arrival Stop
    Larnaca Station, the Town-Centre Bus Terminus
    Schedule
    About 8 Departures a Day · Daily, First 06:23 and Last 20:58 from the Airport
    Ticket
    Same Cyprus Public Transport Fares as Route 425

    Route 429 Also Runs South to Meneou, Pervolia and Faros, so It Is the Useful One for Hotels on That Side of the Airport. It Calls at Foinikoudes Shortly before Larnaca Station

    LCA · 429 · Cyprus Public Transport Route 429 to Larnaca Station
    // Ground Transport

    Taxi, Ride Apps and Car Rental

    Compare the Main Door-To-Door Options after Landing, Including Official Taxi Pickup Points, Ride-Hailing Availability and On-Airport Rental Counters

    Ride Apps
    Bolt
    Rental Companies
    5 Available

    Regular Taxi

    Official Operators
    Licensed Cyprus Taxis at the Arrivals Rank
    Pickup Point
    The Taxi Waiting Area on the Right as You Leave the Arrivals Hall at Level 0
    Travel Time to Center
    About 10 min by Road to Larnaca
    Payment Methods
    The Taximeter Is Compulsory by Law and the Fare Includes 9% VAT

    Ride Apps

    Bolt
    Available across Larnaca, Including Trips to and from the Airport
    NotesBolt Names Larnaca Airport as a Pickup and Drop-Off Point in Its Own City Guide
    LCA · Ride Hail · Bolt

    Car Rental

    Avis
    Desk Location
    Arrivals, after You Exit the Baggage Reclaim Area

    Hermes Airports Lists the Larnaca Desk on +357 24 008707

    LCA · Rental Desk · Avis
    Europcar
    Desk Location
    Arrivals, after You Exit the Baggage Reclaim Area

    Hermes Airports Lists the Larnaca Desk on +357 24 008692

    LCA · Rental Desk · Europcar
    Hertz
    Desk Location
    Arrivals, after You Exit the Baggage Reclaim Area

    Hermes Airports Lists the Larnaca Desk on +357 24 008686

    LCA · Rental Desk · Hertz
    Sixt
    Desk Location
    Arrivals, after You Exit the Baggage Reclaim Area
    Hours
    Daily 08:00-21:00

    Sixt Gives Its Larnaca Address as the Arrival Hall and Takes Out-of-Hours Returns

    LCA · Rental Desk · Sixt
    Astra & Petsas
    Desk Location
    Arrivals, after You Exit the Baggage Reclaim Area
    Hours
    24-Hour Service

    Petsas Advertises a 24-Hour Service at Larnaca Airport, on +357 24 643350

    LCA · Rental Desk · Astra & Petsas

    Hermes Airports Lists Five Rental Companies. Cyprus Drives on the Left, and Cover for a Hire Car Taken North of the Buffer Zone Has to Be Bought Separately

    // Airport FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions about Larnaca International Airport

    One. Larnaca International Airport Has a Single Passenger Terminal of 100,000 Square Metres, Opened in November 2009, and Every Scheduled Flight Uses It
    Four Kilometres. The Airport Sits Southwest of Larnaca, about Ten Minutes by Road and 24 Minutes on Bus Route 425 to the Foinikoudes Seafront
    No. Cyprus Has No Railway at All, so the Choice Is Bus, Taxi, Ride-Hailing or a Hire Car. Cyprus Public Transport Routes 425 and 429 Both Start at the Airport
    Route 425, from the Airport to the Foinikoudes Promenade about Every 20 Minutes between 06:30 and 23:55. Route 429 Reaches Larnaca Station about Eight Times a Day
    €2.70 in Cash on Board, or €2.00 on a Motion Card. Between 21:00 and 04:00 the Cash Single Is €4.70. These Fares Took Effect on 3 August 2026
    Taxis Are Metered by Law. The Road Transport Department Sets €3.80 to Start and €0.95 a Kilometre from 06:00 to 20:30, €4.80 and €1.10 at Night, Plus €1.40 a Bag
    From €1.00 for 20 Minutes in P2 to €12.00 for a Full Day in the Long-Stay Uncovered Zones. The Cheapest Further Day Is €4.00 in P5. Rates as of 1 March 2026
    Yes. Hermes Airports Runs Larnaca around the Clock, and the Skala Lounge and Three Outlets by the Car Park Stay Open 24/7. Check-In Desks Follow the Flights
    Two, Both on the Third Floor: The Skala Lounge, Open 24/7 to Priority Pass Holders and to Anyone Paying at the Door, and the Aegean Business Lounge, Daily 03:00-20:30
    Hermes Airports Advises at Least Two Hours before Departure. Boarding Usually Starts 45 Minutes to an Hour Ahead, and Eight Security Lanes Serve the One Terminal
    // Know before You Go

    Travel Tips & Essential Information for Cyprus

    Cyprus Is an Eastern Mediterranean Island That Feels Greek but Keeps British Habits — Traffic on the Left, Three-Pin Sockets and English on Almost Every Sign. Small Enough to Cross in a Morning by Car, It Is Still Divided by a UN Buffer Zone That Runs through Its Capital

    Cyprus AT A GLANCE
    Cyprus
    LanguageGreek, Turkish
    Capital CityNicosia
    CurrencyEuro (EUR)
    Time ZoneUTC+2, UTC+3 in Summer
    Emergency112 · 199
    Driving SideLeft
    Plug TypeType G
    Voltage230 V, 50 Hz
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    Official Languages: Greek, Turkish

    You Can Manage in English Almost Anywhere. Britain Governed the Island until 1960 and the Language Stayed — Road Signs, Menus, Bank Forms and Rental Paperwork Are Routinely Bilingual, and Hotel, Clinic and Car Hire Staff Use It Daily. It Thins Out in the Mountain Villages, Where Greek Carries Further

    Mobile Network: 5G Reaches the Cities, the Coastal Resorts and the Motorway Corridors, and 4G Covers Close to All of the Island, the Troodos Villages Included. 3G Is Being Switched Off across 2026, and a Handset That Cannot Make Calls over 4G May End Up with Data but No Voice

    Roaming/SIM/eSIM: A Plan from Another EU Country Roams at Home Rates and Is the Easiest Choice for a Short Trip. An eSIM Is the Fastest Route for Everyone Else, Live before You Land with No Shop Visit. A Local Physical SIM Still Wins If You Want a Cypriot Number for a Long Stay or Prefer to Pay Cash. One Trap Is Specific to This Island — EU Roaming Rules Stop at the Buffer Zone, so a Phone That Latches onto a Network in the North Bills at International Rates

    Cards Work Almost Everywhere in the Republic and Contactless Is the Norm — Cyprus Makes a Higher Share of Its Non-Cash Payments by Card than Any Other Euro-Area Country. Keep Coins Anyway. City Buses Sell Paper Tickets for Cash from the Driver, and Village Kiosks and Small Tavernas Still Prefer Notes. North of the Buffer Zone the Currency Is the Turkish Lira

    Tipping Is a Thank-You Here, Not an Obligation. Many Restaurants Already Add a 10 Percent Service Charge, so Read the Bill before You Add Anything. If That Line Is on It, a Couple of Euros Left in the Waiter's Hand Is Plenty; If It Is Not, 5 to 10 Percent Is Generous. Round Taxi Fares Up to the Next Euro and Leave a Euro or Two for a Hotel Porter

    Plug Type: Type G

    Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

    Adapter: Sockets Are the British Three-Pin Type, so Visitors from Continental Europe Need an Adapter and Visitors from the UK, Ireland and Malta Do Not. The Supply Is the Standard European 230 V at 50 Hz, so Anything Rated 220 to 240 V Runs as It Is

    Cyprus Is among the Safer Countries in Europe for a Visitor and Violent Crime against Tourists Is Rare. The Realistic Hazards Are Not Criminal — the Roads, Where Standards Are Poor and the Fatality Rate Runs above British Levels, Summer Heat Inland, and Wildfires That Break Out between April and October

    • Dial 112 Free from Any Phone for Police, Fire or Ambulance, and 199 Reaches the Same Control Room
    • Traffic Keeps Left, so Look Right First at the Kerb and Take Roundabouts Clockwise
    • Buy Your Own Drinks and Keep Them in Sight, Especially in the Resort Nightlife Strips
    • Do Not Photograph Military Positions, Checkpoints or the Buffer Zone, Where Arrest Is a Real Outcome
    • Between June and September Stay Out of the Midday Sun and Carry More Water than Feels Necessary
    • Wildfires Are Common from April to October, so Follow Local Instructions If You See Smoke
    • Swim Where a Flag Is Flown and Check for Rocky Seabeds and Currents on Unpatrolled Beaches

    Do

    • Hire a Car If You Plan to Leave the Resort Strip
    • Carry Your Passport Whenever You Cross the Buffer Zone
    • Buy Separate Cover before Driving a Hire Car North
    • Cover Shoulders and Knees in Churches and Monasteries
    • Keep Coins for the Bus, Which Sells Tickets for Cash
    • Download Offline Maps before Heading into the Troodos Mountains

    Avoid

    • Do Not Count on Public Transport, Because Cyprus Has No Railway at All
    • Do Not Leave Anything Visible in a Parked Hire Car
    • Do Not Enter a Church or Monastery in Swimwear
    • Do Not Drink and Drive, Because Testing Is Routine and Penalties Are Heavy
    • Do Not Judge a Mountain Road by Its Distance on the Map

    Local Cultural Tips

    • Road Signs Transliterate the Greek Names, so Nicosia Appears as Lefkosia, Limassol as Lemesos and Paphos as Pafos
    • Meze Arrives as a Long Procession of Small Plates, so Pace Yourself and Do Not Fill Up on the First Four
    • Lunch Runs Late and Dinner Later Still, and Shops in Smaller Towns Close for a Few Hours Each Afternoon
    • The Island Is Divided, and the Subject Is Personal for Most Families, so Let Cypriots Raise It First
    • Coffee Is Ordered by Sweetness Rather than Size — Sketos, Metrios or Glykys
    • Tap Water Meets EU Standards and Is Safe, Though the Desalinated Taste Sends Many People to Bottled
    • Say Kalimera or Kalispera before You Ask for Anything
    • Shake Hands on Introduction and Wait to Be Invited into First Names
    • Accept the Coffee, Fruit or Zivania That Arrives Uninvited, Because Refusing It Reads as a Snub
    • Let the Host Settle the Bill If You Were Invited, and Return the Meal Another Day
    • Keep Your Voice Down in Churches and Monasteries and Put the Phone on Silent
    • Dress Up a Little for Dinner Out, Because Beachwear Stays at the Beach
    // Ready When You Land

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