Paphos Airport (PFO): Flights, Terminal, Parking and Travel Tips

We live in Coral Bay, about 35–40 minutes from Paphos Airport, and our guests land here all year. This guide covers what you need to know about the airport itself: flights and airlines, the terminal, arrivals and departures, parking and how to get on. For the transfer to the villas, there is a separate guide.

Paphos International Airport (PFO) at a Glance

• Name and code: Paphos International Airport, IATA code PFO, ICAO code LCPH.
• Operator: Hermes Airports, which runs both airports in Cyprus: Paphos and Larnaca.
• Location: on the coast south-east of Paphos (in Greek: Pafos), in the western region of the island.
• Terminal: one passenger terminal for arrivals and departures.
• Opening hours: the airport is open 24 hours; some cafés and shops follow the flight schedule.
• Size: the second-largest of the airports in Cyprus after Larnaca, with around 3.8 million passengers in 2025.

Flights to Paphos: Airlines, Routes and Popular Destinations

Paphos is a popular gateway for low-cost and charter flights. Paphos is a focus city for Ryanair. According to the airport’s route list on Wikipedia (October 2026), these airlines fly to Paphos from the UK, Germany and Austria:

• UK: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI Airways and British Airways (seasonal), for example from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
• Germany: Ryanair from Berlin, Cologne/Bonn, Memmingen and Weeze; Lufthansa from Munich (seasonal).
• Austria: Ryanair from Vienna.

Other airlines such as Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines also serve the airport. Routes change with the season, and many flights only run in the summer months. Not every destination is served year-round, so always check the current flight routes with the airline before you book.

Airports in Cyprus: Paphos or Larnaca?

Larnaca is the bigger airport with more flights. For a holiday in Paphos, Coral Bay or the Akamas, Paphos is much closer: from Larnaca Airport it is about 145 km to Coral Bay, around two hours by car. If you land in Larnaca, plan a transfer, a hire car or a shuttle bus to Paphos.

The Terminal: Duty-Free, Cafés, VIP Lounge and Amenities

The terminal is compact, so you will find your way quickly. According to Cyprus Mail (September 2026), these facilities are available:

• Wi-Fi: free.
• Food and drink: cafés, takeaway and bars; opening times can follow the flights.
• Duty-free shopping: duty-free and other shops after security.
• VIP lounge: airside after security; access with eligible tickets or memberships, or paid, depending on capacity.
• Money: ATMs and currency exchange in the terminal – compare the rates before you change money.
• Other: baggage wrapping, accessible parking and toilets, and a smoking area after passport control.

Arrivals: Passport Control, Luggage and Flight Information

After you land, you go through passport control and collect your luggage. Cyprus Mail notes that passport control and baggage can take 30–60 minutes, or longer at busy times. In the arrivals hall you will find the car hire desks, the taxi rank outside and the bus stop for public transport.

Up-to-date flight information on arrivals and departures is on the Hermes Airports website. For check-in times, changes and rebooking, your airline is the right contact.

Departures and Check-in

Plan enough time for your departure. Cyprus Mail recommends arriving at the airport two hours before short-haul flights and three hours before longer flights, and more on summer weekends and during school holidays. Check-in counters are in the departures hall; after security you reach the gates, duty-free and the cafés.

Parking at Paphos Airport

The official car parks are self-parking. Drive-up tariffs according to Cyprus Mail, valid from 1 December 2025:

A week in P7 costs about €34 at the drive-up rate. Booking online in advance can be cheaper. The drop-off zone in front of the terminal is only for short stops.

Transfer from Paphos Airport: Car Rental, Taxi, Bus and Shuttle Services

From the airport it is about 10 km to Paphos town and about 24 km to Coral Bay. You have four options:

• Hire car: the car hire desks are in and around the arrivals hall. Everything about the desks, deposit and driving on the left is in our guide to car hire at Paphos Airport.
• Taxi: taxis wait outside arrivals. According to Cyprus Mail, a taxi to Kato Paphos costs about €35–45 and to Coral Bay about €50–65.
• Pre-booked transfer: a driver meets you in the arrivals hall – handy for late flights.
• Bus: public transport line 612 runs to Kato Paphos and line 613 to the town centre, each €2 (€3 after 9pm). For Coral Bay you change to line 615.

Shuttle services also link the airport with other parts of the island: according to Cyprus Mail, the Limassol Airport Express costs about €10 per adult, and Kapnos runs services to Larnaca and Nicosia.

The drive into Paphos takes about 20 minutes. All options with prices and times are compared in our guide to getting from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay.

Travel Tips for Paphos Airport

• Late arrival: the airport is open 24 hours; for a late flight, a pre-booked transfer or a hire car is the easiest option.
• Check your flight: look at the flight information on the Hermes Airports website on the day you travel.
• Phone and internet: the free Wi-Fi in the terminal helps if your phone plan does not cover Cyprus.
• Long-term parking: for a week or more, the cheapest official car park is P7.

Flight Delays and Cancellations

Flights from Paphos fall under EU Regulation 261/2004, whatever the airline. Depending on the delay and distance, your airline may owe you meals, a hotel or a refund, and if you arrive at least three hours late, compensation of €250, €400 or €600 may apply – unless there are extraordinary circumstances. Keep your boarding pass and receipts.

FAQ: Paphos Airport

Conclusion

Paphos Airport is small, easy to navigate and the best airport for a holiday in western Cyprus. Check the flight information before you travel, plan enough time for check-in and choose how you want to travel on: hire car, taxi, transfer or bus. For ideas on what to do once you have arrived, see our guide to things to do around Coral Bay.

Sources: terminal, facilities, arrivals and check-in times, bus, shuttle and taxi fares, parking tariffs and passenger rights from Cyprus Mail (3 September 2026); codes, operator, passenger numbers and airlines from Wikipedia (accessed 10 October 2026); distances to Coral Bay measured with OpenStreetMap routing from Villa Asteria. Flights, prices and timetables change – check them before you travel. Cover photo: Kamil Molendys / Unsplash. Last updated: October 2026.

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