Know Before You Go: Larnaca

The airport (LCA) is located about seven kilometers (4 miles) from the city center. Taxis are the most convenient option. A ride costs between €15 and €20. Alternatively, various buses and shuttles run regularly to the city center. The fastest are lines 417 and 429.

In Larnaca, as in the entire southern part of the Republic of Cyprus, payments are made in euros (€). The price level is lower than in western Mediterranean countries such as ​Italy or ​France. However, if you're taking a trip outside the city, be aware that the Turkish lira is used in the northern part of Cyprus, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

In Larnaca, Type G (British standard) power outlets are used. The voltage is 240 volts. Travelers from Germany will need an adapter, although many hotels provide them upon request.

These short phrases will help you to communicate:

"Miláte angliká?" – Do you speak English?

"Pú íne i stási leoforíu?" – Where is the bus stop?

"Póso káni?" – How much does it cost?

In Cyprus, traffic drives on the left. Travelers coming from countries with right-hand traffic should not underestimate this and should consciously take time to adjust in the first few minutes – especially when leaving the airport, at roundabouts, and when turning. Pedestrians should also remember to look right first, then left.

Larnaca is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world and dates back to the ​ancient kingdom of Kition. A special highlight is in winter, when thousands of flamingos gather at the salt lake southwest of the coastal city, where they overwinter between November and March.