Paphos Airport
Paphos airport or Pafos airport (PFO), is located approximately 10 miles outside Paphos itself. Paphos airport is on the west side of the island and is the second largest airport in Cyprus. Paphos airport provides easy access to the resorts of Paphos and Limassol and other popular beach location such as Coral Bay.
Resorts on the other side of the island such as Ayia Napa and Protaras are only 2 hours drive away.
In November 2008, the new terminal at Paphos airport was opened. This will now provide better facilities and a better services to tourists using the airport.
Getting Too And From Paphos Airport
Getting to and from Paphos airport is relatively easy and you can access Paphos airport via the B6 main road.
Although there is a regular bus service that operates from the airport to the centre of Paphos, getting to destinations further afield by public transport can be a little tricky. It is possible to catch a bus to various destination on the island from the bus station in Paphos but if you are wanting to reach resorts such as Protaras and Ayia Napa, you would be better off hiring a car, paying for a taxi or using one of the shuttle bus services.
Depending on where you are staying on the island will obviously affect the cost of your transfer to and from Paphos airport. It is strongly recommended to consider hiring a car simply because it can work out much cheaper than paying for a transfer, especially if there are a few of you traveling.
There are many car hire companies that operate from Paphos airport and they all offer competitive prices. We have provided a link to some of the companies that offer the best deals. Obviously, you can shop around but you are certain to find a deal that suits your requirements and budget by following the link below.
Find the best deals on car hire from Paphos airport
Transfers and Shuttle Buses From Paphos Airport
There are many independent companies that offer transfer services to and from Paphos airport. The prices of each transfer varies regarding on distance and the amount of people in your group. We have provided a link below to help you find the best deals.
There are no hotels situated next to Paphos airport itself. However, due to Paphos airport being close to Paphos centre, it is not hard to find accommodation.
Taxis From Paphos Airport
Taxis also operate from outside Paphos airport arrivals terminal. It is always a good idea to set a price before you get in a taxi.Hotels And Accommodation In Paphos and near Paphos Airport
Facilities At Paphos Airport:
- Bank and Cash Point
- Cafe & Restaurant
- Bar
- Duty Free
- First Aid
- Tourist Information
- Disabled Facilities
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Parking
Useful Information And Telephone Numbers For When You Land At Paphos Airport
| Contacting The Police, Fire & Ambulance Services In Cyprus: (This is for emergencies) | 112 |
| Duty Officer: | 1499 |
| Citizen Communication Line | 1460 |
| Drugs Law Enforcement | 1498 |
| Sovereign Bases Forces | 1443 |
| Police Headquarters In Paphos | 26806060 |
| Forest Fires | 1407 |
| Paphos hospitals | 26803100 |
| Private Doctors On Call Paphos | 90901436 |
| Pharmacies In Cyprus – Paphos | 90901416 |
| Tourist Information In Cyprus | |
| Head Office | 22691100 |
| Paphos/Pafos | 26932841 |
| Paphos International Airport | 26423161 |
| Ayia Napa | 23721796 |
Town Names And Different Spelling
As you make your way from Paphos airport to your destination, you may be a little confused with the signs you see. Especially if you have hired a car and are trying to orientate your way there. Some of the signs you see will spell the towns differently, here are a couple of the more popular towns and cities and how the spelling is different.
| Agia Napa | Ayia Napa |
| Ammochostos | Famagusta |
| Lefkosia | Nicosia |
| Lemesos | Limassol |
| Larnaka | Larnaca |
| Pafos | Paphos |
Paphos Airport Address: Paphos 8320 CYPRUS – Tel: 00357 2680 1800