Everything you need to know about airports in Cyprus
Are you planning to travel to Cyprus or live there? Then it's useful to know which airports Cyprus has, where they are located, and which ones are best to use.
On this page you will find an overview of all airports in Cyprus, including practical information, differences between north and south, and frequently asked questions.
In addition to the two international airports in the south, Cyprus also has Ercan Airport in the Turkish north (only accessible via Turkey and not recognized by the EU), the closed Nicosia Airport in the UN buffer zone, and several military airports such as Akrotiri (RAF) and Tymbou (Turkish Air Force).
| Name | Type | IATA/ICAO | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larnaca International Airport | International | LCA / LCLK | Active (largest) |
| Paphos International Airport | International | PFO / LCPH | Active (second largest) |
| Ercan International Airport | International (North) | ECN / LCEN | Active (non-EU recognised) |
| Nicosia International Airport | Civil (closed) | NIC / LCNC | Closed since 1974 |
| RAF Akrotiri | Military | AKT / LCRA | Active |
| Dhekelia Airfield | Military | - | Active |
| Lakatamia Air Force Base | Military | - | Active |
| Geçitkale Air Base (North) | Military | GEC / LCGK | Active |
| İlker Karter Air Base (North) | Military | - | Active |
| Kingsfield Airfield | Military | KIN / LCRE | Active |
Cyprus has two major airports in the south:
Both are fine choices, but depending on where you depart, price and convenience can vary greatly.
Brussels Airport (Zaventem)
Charleroi Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
| Departure location | Best airport(s) | Guide price return | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp / Limburg | Eindhoven, Charleroi, Dusseldorf | €60–€200 | Price-conscious travelers |
| Brussels / Flemish Brabant | Brussels Airport, Charleroi | €90–€250 | Direct flights |
| East Belgium | Cologne-Bonn, Düsseldorf | €70–€220 | Quick access, German offer |
| Randstad (NL) | Schiphol, Eindhoven, Rotterdam | €60–€240 | Flexibility & frequency |
Relevant information
Cyprus has two active international airports (Larnaca & Paphos). There is also Ercan in the north, and a closed airport in Nicosia.
The airport was closed after the Turkish invasion in 1974 and has since been within the UN buffer zone.
The airports in the south are managed by Hermes Airports Ltd., a public-private partnership.
Larnaca Airport is the largest, most modern and busiest airport on the island.
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