Getting to and from Paphos Airport
Paphos Airport is 20–25 minutes from the harbour and the hotel strip of Kato Paphos along the B6 road, and half an hour from Coral Bay on the far side of town. There is a public bus, but it is hourly and stops everywhere; most visitors leave by taxi, pre-booked transfer or hire car, and the package operators fill the forecourt with coaches after each UK arrival.
For Limassol, Nicosia and the Troodos resorts there are shuttle coaches from the airport; for Polis, Latchi and the Akamas there is nothing but taxi, transfer or your own car.
Taxi from Paphos Airport
Taxis wait outside the terminal doors. Cypriot taxis are metered, with a night tariff from 20:30 to 06:00 and small luggage supplements; the figures below are typical day fares. Paphos drivers are used to quoting for Coral Bay and Polis, so agree the destination before setting off and ask for a receipt.
| Destination | Fare | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kato Paphos (harbour, hotel strip) | €35 | 20–25 min |
| Paphos town (Ktima) | €35 | 20–25 min |
| Coral Bay / Peyia | €45 | 30–35 min |
| Pissouri | €45 | 25–30 min |
| Polis / Latchi | €70 | 50–60 min |
| Limassol | about €85 | 50–60 min |
| Larnaca | about €130 | 90–100 min |
Buses 612 and 613 to Paphos
Two OSYPA (Paphos city buses) lines serve the airport, both roughly hourly and both for €2 paid to the driver: line 612 to Kato Paphos harbour and the hotel strip via Yeroskipou, and line 613 to the Karavella bus station in the upper town, where the intercity buses and the Coral Bay and Polis services start. The stop is outside the terminal. Journey time is 30–40 minutes; the last buses leave mid-evening, so late arrivals need a taxi.
- Fare: €2, paid on board; a day pass covers all Paphos buses
- 612: airport – Yeroskipou – Kato Paphos harbour
- 613: airport – Karavella bus station (change for Coral Bay and Polis)
Shuttles to Limassol and Nicosia, and transfers
Shuttle coaches leave from outside arrivals for Limassol in 50–60 minutes for about €10, several times a day and timed to the UK flights, some continuing to Nicosia (about €15) and Larnaca Airport. They drop at a central point, not at hotels. For a family or a villa in the hills, a pre-booked transfer with a name board is the least effort, and it is the only realistic option for the Akamas side of the district.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paphos Airport from Paphos?
About 15 km. A taxi to Kato Paphos takes 20–25 minutes and costs around €35; the 612 bus takes 30–40 minutes for €2.
How much is a taxi from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay?
About €45 by day on the meter for the 30–35 minute drive across town; more after 20:30. Polis and Latchi are around €70.
Is there a bus from Paphos Airport to the harbour?
Yes, line 612 runs hourly to Kato Paphos harbour via Yeroskipou for €2; line 613 goes to the Karavella bus station instead. Both finish mid-evening.
How do I get from Paphos Airport to Limassol?
The shuttle coach from outside arrivals takes 50–60 minutes and costs about €10, several times a day. A taxi costs around €85 on the toll-free motorway.
How do I get to Polis and Latchi from Paphos Airport?
There is no direct bus. A taxi costs about €70 and takes an hour over the hills; a pre-booked transfer is similar. By bus you must take the 613 to Karavella station and change to the Polis service.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.