Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

Overview

Located next to Larnaca Salt Lake, only three miles (5km) from central Larnaca, Larnaca International Airport is a popular airport in Cyprus serving more than five million people each year.

Larger than Paphos International Airport (the other main airport in Cyprus), Larnaca International Airport has one primary passenger terminal and one VIP terminal for visiting heads of state. The small facility is usually crowded but not chaotic; the main terminal underwent an upgrade in 2009, adding a large duty-free area with a selection of restaurants. The terminal is still being worked on, and by 2013 will receive a makeover to reflect the island's medieval heritage in its facade.

Larnaca International Airport is a friendly and efficient facility, and a good introduction to the pleasures of a holiday in Cyprus.

Location

The airport is three miles (5km) outside of Larnaca.

Getting to the city

Transport to hotels and resorts is provided by 24-hour taxis, or Intercity bus services are available.

Time

GMT +2 (GMT+3 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Contacts

Tel: +357 24 816400

Car rental

Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty and a number of local companies are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available 24 hours a day outside the terminal building.

Facilities

Airport facilities include banks, bureaux de change, a café, a post office, duty free shopping and a gift shop. Snacks and light refreshments are available 24 hours. There are disabled facilities available, including wheelchairs. Tour operators are available in Arrivals.

Parking

Parking at Larnaca International Airport is free for the first 20 minutes, then charged at €2 for 30 minutes, €3.50 for one hour, €4.50 for two hours, €6 for up to four hours, €9 for up to nine hours, and €12 for up to 24 hours. Daily parking is charged at €6 after five days.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.cyprusairports.com.cy

Airlines

Flights to Larnaca International Airport are available via Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Berlin, Air Finland, Air Moldova, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Condor, Cyprus Airways, Czech Airlines, easyJet, EgyptAir, Emirates, Etihad, Finnair, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Monarch, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Nordwind, Novair, Ryanair, Sky Wings, Thomas Cook, Thomson Airways, Transavia, Transaero, Ural Airlines and Wizz Air.

Internet

There is free wifi available at Larnaca International Airport.

Business Lounges

There are business centres located in the departures area and the Cyprus Airways Sunjet lounge. Business services include phone, fax, internet, copying and courier services.

Larnaca Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.