Island of Two Lands: Traveling To Cyprus
Cyprus is a divided island nation in the Mediterranean, the alleged birthplace of Aphrodite, a favorite retreat of Europeans, and an exotic destination for vacationers of all ages. In this guide are online resources to help you plan a vacation to Cyprus and learn more about the culture and sights this picturesque island has to offer.
Expand All Guide SectionsCyprus Travel Basics
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Cyprus Travel Requirements
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Cyprus Vacation Packages
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Getting to Cyprus
To smooth your journey to Cyprus, consult the sites and insight below. Airlines and cruise operators offering service to the island are included, along with practical advice.
Dulcinea's Insight
- When flying to the Turkish side of the island, take note that there are no direct flights to the Turkish Republic; instead, you must take a flight via Turkey to Ercan or Nicosia, the Turkish Republic's regional airports. Check with the airlines mentioned below to find airfare to the north of the island.
- Amsterdam, London, and Athens are common pit stops to the Greek half of the island; Istanbul is the common pit stop when heading to the north of the island.
- The standard choice for travel to Cyprus from central European hubs is Cyprus Airways, but there are many major and low-cost airlines that fly into the Greek half of the island, either to the main airport at Larnaca, or the smaller airport at the resort region of Paphos.
- For those vacationing in or near Paphos, on the west of the island, Paphos airport is a wise choice; for those traveling to Nicosia, Agia Napa, or the north of the island, stick with Larnaca Airport.
Dulcinea's Picks
For flight booking ...
Dohop
is one of the most reputable sites for international airplane travel, scanning more than 650 sites to find its results. You will find the most common options available for flights to Cyprus are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and Cyprus Airways, and often the itinerary includes more than one airline.
Kelkoo
is a U.K.-based flight search engine that consolidates results from other search engines like Opodo, a popular British site. You will find results from smaller airlines like Greece's Olympic Airways and Dutch airline KLM, as well as standards like Cyprus Airways and British Airways.
Atlas Jet
is a regional airline covering a couple of Greek islands, several places in Turkey, and Ercan, Cyprus. This is a wise choice for anyone looking to travel regionally between Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus, but there are no long-haul options yet available.
Cyprus Turkish Airlines
flies out of several points in Turkey and a handful of U.K. airports to Ercan in the north of Cyprus. For Americans looking to travel to Ercan this is the optimal itinerary.
For cruises ...
Cruise Cyprus
covers listings for Louis Cruises and Salamis Cruises, two major Greek cruise lines, as well as ferry crossings from the islands of Rhodes and Crete, and a few mainland European destinations. Car ferry bookings are also an option on this site.
Louis Cruises
is a popular company for Mediterranean cruises. Explore their site for options to and around the region of Cyprus, including Turkey, Egypt, and the Greek Islands. Note that cruises depart from Italy, France, Greece, and Cyprus.
Cyprus Hotels
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Getting Around in Cyprus
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