Paphos Airport to Coral Bay: Taxi, Airport Transfer, Bus or Car Hire
The nearest airport is Paphos (PFO), about 24 kilometres or 35–40 minutes by car from our villas. The easiest way to get from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay is a hire car, a taxi (about €50–65) or a pre-booked airport transfer. The cheapest is the bus with one change (about €4, 60–90 minutes). From Larnaca Airport it is around two hours by car.
You have booked your flight to Cyprus – now what? Here is the best way to get from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay, what a taxi and the bus cost, what to know about car hire and how arrival at our villas works.
Paphos Airport (PFO) at a Glance
Paphos International Airport (IATA code PFO) is the second-largest airport in Cyprus after Larnaca. It is run by Hermes Airports, and the current terminal opened in November 2008. In 2025 it handled around 3.8 million passengers. The terminal is compact, with 28 check-in desks and seven gates, plus restaurants, cafés, a duty-free shop and a tourist information desk.
From the UK, easyJet, Jet2, TUI Airways, Ryanair and British Airways all fly to Paphos. The airport lies south-east of Paphos town: the town centre is about 10 kilometres away, the harbour about 12 kilometres – both around 20 minutes by car. You can book flight and accommodation as a package or separately – how the two compare is covered in Cyprus All Inclusive or a Private Villa?.
Paphos Airport or Larnaca Airport?
Cyprus has two international airports. For Coral Bay, Paphos (PFO) is clearly the better choice: it is only about 24 kilometres to the villas. Larnaca (LCA) is the bigger airport with more flights, but it is on the other side of the island – about 145 kilometres away.
| Airport | Distance to the villas | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Paphos (PFO) | approx. 24 km | approx. 35–40 min |
| Larnaca (LCA) | approx. 145 km | approx. 2 hours |
Routes measured with an OpenStreetMap route planner from Villa Asteria, rounded; without traffic or stops.
Best Way to Get from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay: Transport Compared
| From Paphos Airport | Price | Travel time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hire car | depends on provider | approx. 35–40 min | day trips, flexibility |
| Taxi | approx. €50–65 | approx. 35–40 min | families, late arrivals |
| Private airport transfer | fixed price when you book | approx. 35–40 min | families with luggage, late flights |
| Bus 612 + 615 | approx. €4 per person | approx. 60–90 min | small budget, light luggage |
Taxi and bus prices from Cyprus Mail, September 2026.
Taxi from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay
Taxis wait right outside the terminal building. Cyprus Mail (September 2026) puts the taxi price from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay at about €50 to €65, and to Peyia at €55 to €70. Agree the price with the driver before you set off.
Book a Private Airport Transfer to Coral Bay
If you land late, travel with children or have a lot of luggage, book a private transfer from Paphos Airport in advance. With most transfer services, the driver monitors your flight time, meets you in the arrival hall with a name sign and takes you straight to your villa or hotel in Coral Bay. You pay a fixed price when you book, and you can ask for child seats. Check the waiting time and cancellation terms of the transfer operator before you book – a minibus or van is usually available for larger groups. Transfer or taxi? A taxi is fine for spontaneous trips; a booked transfer is the more reliable option late at night.
Paphos Airport to Coral Bay by Bus (Line 615)
Cheap, but with a change: from the airport, route 612 runs through Kato Paphos to the Tombs of the Kings bus station. There you change to route 615 to Coral Bay. A single ticket costs €2, or €3 after 9pm; a 24-hour ticket costs €6.50. You pay the driver in cash, and luggage is included. Allow 60 to 90 minutes in total.
In season, route 615 runs about every 10 to 15 minutes during the day between Coral Bay and Paphos – handy later in your holiday if you want to go into town without a car. Timetables change with the season, so check the current times before you travel.
Car Hire at Paphos Airport
The easiest option is to pick up your hire car at the airport: the rental desks are in and around the arrivals area, and some companies take you by shuttle to a car park off site. From the airport, follow the road towards Paphos and then along the coast north to Coral Bay.
What you should know
- Driving on the left: Cyprus drives on the left, and the steering wheel is on the right.
- Driving licence: A UK or EU licence is fine for most rental companies; check the requirements with your provider before you book.
- Dirt tracks: For trips into the Akamas (for example to Lara Bay), check whether your rental agreement allows unpaved roads.
- Parking at the villa: Each villa has a free parking space on the property, and there is free parking on the street.
Compare hire cars from local companies at Paphos Airport
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Arriving at Larnaca Airport
If you land in Larnaca, you still have about two hours to go. By hire car it is almost all motorway, past Limassol to Paphos. Without a car, there are shuttle buses from Larnaca Airport to Paphos (for example Kapnos Airport Shuttle); from Paphos, continue by bus 615 or taxi to Coral Bay. Allow much more time for this option.
Arriving at Your Accommodation in Coral Bay
Check-in is from 3pm. The day before you arrive, Christian sends you the key box code and a Google Maps pin for the villa via WhatsApp. Important: please use this pin rather than searching for the address – Google’s address search leads to the wrong house in our street. Thanks to the key box, you can arrive late in the evening without any stress.
Mobile data from the moment you land: eSIM for Cyprus
Roam like at home covers SIM cards from the EU, but not from the UK or Switzerland – check your tariff before you travel. A prepaid eSIM from Airalo is an alternative that you install before your trip.
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When you leave (by 10am), simply put the key back in the box. All the details are in our booking terms and FAQs.
FAQ: Paphos Airport to Coral Bay
How far is Paphos Airport from Coral Bay?
About 24 kilometres. By car it takes about 35 to 40 minutes from the villas to Paphos Airport.
How much is a taxi from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay?
According to Cyprus Mail (September 2026), about €50 to €65. Agree the price before you set off or book a transfer in advance.
Is there a bus from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay?
Yes. Take route 612 from the airport to the Tombs of the Kings bus station and change to route 615 to Coral Bay. A single ticket costs €2 (€3 after 9pm), paid in cash to the driver. Allow 60 to 90 minutes.
How do I get from Paphos to Coral Bay?
From Paphos town or Paphos Harbour, take the 615 bus from the Tombs of the Kings bus station or a taxi. By car, Coral Bay is about 20 minutes north along the coast road.
Do I need a car in Coral Bay?
Not for the beach, restaurants and supermarkets – you can walk to all of them from the villas. For trips to Paphos, the Akamas or Aphrodite’s Rock, a hire car is much more convenient than the bus.
Conclusion
Fly to Paphos rather than Larnaca – then you can be by the pool 35 to 40 minutes after landing. For a holiday with day trips, a hire car from the airport is the best choice; if you mainly want to relax by the beach, a taxi, an airport transfer or the bus works well, because you can walk to the beach, restaurants and supermarkets in Coral Bay. For ideas, see our guide to things to do around Coral Bay.
Sources: taxi prices, bus connection and car hire at the airport from Cyprus Mail, “Paphos Airport (PFO): the complete guide” (updated 1 September 2026); bus fares and route 615 frequency from Guide to Paphos (May 2026); airport data and airlines from Wikipedia (accessed 10 October 2026); distances measured with OpenStreetMap routing. Last updated: October 2026.
Your Stay in Coral Bay
Two private pool villas, 35–40 minutes from Paphos Airport and about 11 minutes’ walk to the beach – booked directly with your host.
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