Getting From Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa — Transfer Guide (2026)

A pre-booked vehicle meets you in the arrivals hall with your name on a board and takes you directly to your hotel. No queuing for a taxi, no waiting for other passengers to be dropped off.

Why it works: For groups of three or more, the cost per person is comparable to a shared shuttle — but the journey is 30–40 minutes faster and you arrive without intermediate stops. For late-night arrivals, not having to think is worth the marginal price difference.

Typical prices (per vehicle):

These are guide prices — verify current rates when booking, as they vary by operator and season. Book through a reputable operator and confirm the booking reference before you fly.

What to look for in a good operator: A named driver, a confirmed meeting point in arrivals, and a fixed price quoted upfront. Avoid operators who quote "from" prices without specifying the exact fare to your hotel.

If you haven't pre-booked, official Cyprus taxis are available 24 hours outside the arrivals terminal. Exit through the main arrivals doors and turn right — the official taxi rank is immediately outside.

The taxis are black or white and use a regulated fixed-rate tariff, not a meter. The official rates are set by the Cyprus Taxi Association:

These are the regulated airport-to-Ayia Napa rates. Any driver asking materially more is not using the official tariff — you are entitled to see the rate card, which drivers are required to carry.

Avoid unlicensed touts who approach you inside the arrivals hall before you reach the official rank. They operate without the regulated fare structure and charge €80–100+ with no accountability.

Fixed-rate tariffs are set by the Cyprus government and are reviewed periodically — verify current official rates on arrival if the numbers above look different to what the driver quotes.

Kapnos Airport Shuttle is a scheduled coach service running directly from Larnaca Airport terminal to Ayia Napa and Protaras. Unlike a shared hotel-to-hotel transfer, it operates like a bus — fixed departure times, fixed stops along the route — but it starts at the airport terminal itself.

Cost: Around €14–16 per person (verify current fares and schedules at kapnosairportshuttle.com before booking)

Journey time: Approximately 60–75 minutes — it makes a limited number of stops en route, so it is faster than a full shared transfer but slower than a private vehicle.

How to book: Online at kapnosairportshuttle.com. Book in advance, particularly in July–August when popular departure slots fill up. The service does not operate on a walk-up basis at the terminal in the same way a taxi does.

Best for: Solo travellers or pairs who want the convenience of a direct airport-origin service at a budget price. The fixed schedule means you know exactly when you are leaving, which is useful if you have an early connection elsewhere.

Not ideal for: Late-night arrivals (check operating hours before booking — the last departures are not 24/7), groups of four or more (where a private transfer becomes similarly priced per person), or travellers staying in smaller hotels away from the Kapnos route stops.

A shared minivan collects multiple passengers from the same or consecutive flights and drops them at hotels in sequence. The trade-off is journey time — expect 60–90 minutes including stops, versus 40–50 for a private vehicle.

Cost: €10–15 per person

Best for: Solo travellers and couples who want door-to-hotel delivery at a low per-person cost, and who don't mind the additional journey time. Useful if your hotel is not on the Kapnos fixed route.

Book in advance — shared transfers need to know your flight details to arrange the pickup timing. Walking up and expecting a shared transfer at the airport without pre-booking is generally not how the service works.

This option is frequently listed online but rarely works in practice for airport arrivals.

The OSEA public bus serving the Larnaca–Ayia Napa corridor is Route 711. This route does not stop at Larnaca Airport terminal. It runs through Larnaca city centre. To use it from the airport, you would need to:

With luggage, after a flight, the multi-leg complexity rarely makes sense. The bus is a practical option if you are already based in Larnaca — see the Larnaca to Ayia Napa Bus guide for that journey.

Cyprus drives on the left (British-style roads). Picking up a hire car at Larnaca Airport is straightforward — the major operators (Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt) are all represented in the arrivals hall, and local operators often offer better rates if booked in advance online.

Cost: From around €30–45 per day for a small automatic in peak season. Book in advance — last-minute rates at the airport desk are significantly higher.

When it makes sense: If you are planning day trips beyond Ayia Napa — to Paphos, Nicosia, the Troodos Mountains, or the beaches on the western coast — a hire car is genuinely useful and gives you flexibility that transfers and buses cannot match.

When it doesn't: If you are staying in central Ayia Napa and spending your time on the strip and at Nissi Beach, a hire car will sit in a car park for most of the trip. Parking near the strip in peak season is limited and can be expensive. The beach, clubs, and harbour are all walkable from a central hotel.

Getting From Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa (2026)

Option 1 — Pre-Booked Private Transfer (Recommended for Groups)

• Standard saloon car (up to 4 passengers): €55–70
• Minivan (up to 6 passengers): €75–95
• Minibus (up to 12 passengers): €120–180

Option 2 — Walk-Up Taxi at the Airport

• Daytime (06:00–20:00): €60 per vehicle (up to 4 passengers)
• Night rate (20:00–06:00): €70 per vehicle (up to 4 passengers)

Option 3 — Kapnos Airport Shuttle

Option 4 — Pre-Booked Shared Transfer

Option 5 — Public Bus (Not Recommended from the Airport)

1. Take a taxi from the airport to Larnaca city centre (~€15–20, 15 minutes)
2. Find the Route 711 stop in central Larnaca
3. Board the bus to Ayia Napa (journey time ~1.5 hours)

Option 6 — Car Hire

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