Getting to and around Limassol
Airports
Most major airlines’ scheduled flight operations are served by Larnaca International Airport (e.g. Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar, ElAl, Aegean, SAS, Wizz Air etc.), while Pafos International Airport mostly serves low-cost and charter flights (e.g. Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI etc., especially during high-season (April to October).
Larnaca airport is approximately a 45-minute (67km / 41mi) drive to the Conference venues.
Paphos airport is a 45-minute (62 km / 38 mi) drive to the Conference venues.
Airport transfers
With an Airport Bus Shuttle service with €9 per adult and €4 per child (3-12 years) one way, the Limassol Urban Buses Company transfers you from Larnaca or Paphos Airport to Limassol and return with daily schedules, including weekends and public holidays. Limassol Airport Express Bus stops in the Limassol tourist area and in downtown Limassol. Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver or from a kiosk upon arrival in the airport.
Public Taxis are always available at both airports (Larnaca & Paphos) for your transfer to Limassol.
Public Buses
If you don't stay at a walking distance from the conference venues, you can use the city’s public transport which is served by buses. Public buses within Limassol serve famous attractions such as the Kourion Amphitheatre (Bus Nr 16), Amathus Ruins (Bus Nr 30), Kolossi Castle (Bus Nr 17) and Limassol Medieval Castle. You can also use the bus services to visit and enjoy some of Cyprus’ beaches such as the Lady’s Mile Beach and Governor’s Beach.
On the main beach road there is a frequent bus service (Bus Nr 30). The service starts from the Parklane Limassol Resort & Spa which is near the Amathus Ruins, stops very close to the Cyprus University of Technology, serves the New Port (very close to the venue of our plenary sessions) and ends at My Mall on the western side of Limassol.
Intercity services are also available from Limassol, allowing you to visit other cities and archaeological sites and explore more of Cyprus’ beauties and culture. There are regular bus services from the city's old harbor (very close to the conference venues) to all other cities in Cyprus. Tickets for all bus services can be bought on the bus from the driver.
Scheduled guided tours from main cities to various destinations in Cyprus and minibus and coach hire are also offered.
All information about bus routes in Cyprus can be found on Cyprus by Bus.
Around Limassol by bike
Nextbike offers bike rentals around the city of Limassol. You can get in contact with them for personalised arrangements or group requests.
Important note concerning the illegal airport Ercan (ECN) in the occupied area of Cyprus: The ECN airport operates in the Turkish-occupied area in the northern part of Cyprus and serves illegally flights from/to Turkey. The entry in the Republic of Cyprus via the ECN airport is illegal. Further information on this issue may be found at the website of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://mfa.gov.cy/important-information-concerning-travel-to-occupied-area.html).
Last update on June 17, 2023 |
