Getting to Cyprus
Cyprus is easily accessible from all European and
International cities with many daily connections
available.
Formalities for Entering Cyprus:
A
valid passport is required by all entering Cyprus for a period of
less than 3 months, except EU nationals who may also enter Cyprus
with a valid ID Card. Visas are not required for EU, USA, Australia
and Canada passport holders. Other nationals should check with
their local Cyprus embassy or
here.
Airports
Visitors arriving by air may enter the Republic through
the International Airports of Larnaka and Pafos.
* Larnaka International Airport
The
airport is 50km (31 miles) from Lemesos
* Pafos International Airport
The airport is 63km (39 miles) from Lemesos.
Ports
Passenger and cruise traffic in Cyprus is served by the
multipurpose ports of Lemesos and Larnaka on the south
coast of the county.
Lemesos & Larnaka Port
The
largest port facility on the island is situated in the
western part of Lemesos town while a smaller port is
situated in Larnaka in the East. Ferries connect Lemesos
port with Greece, Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and close
proximities of the eastern Mediterranean block. The port
also serves as a base and stop-over for a large number
of cruise ships conducting cruises in the region on a
regular and frequent basis.
Direct International Flights Services to Cyprus
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CITY
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FLIGHT HOURS
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Amman
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1:15
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Amsterdam
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4:05
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Athens
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1:35
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Bahrain
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3:10
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Beirut
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0:45
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Brussels
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3:30
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Cairo
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1:20
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Damascus
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1:00
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Dubai
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3:15
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Frankfurt
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4:10
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Heraklion
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1:30
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Jeddah
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2:30
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London
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4:25
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Manchester
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5:10
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Milan
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3:55
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Moscow
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3:50
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Paris
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4:35
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Rome
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3:15
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Tel-Aviv
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0:55
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Thessaloniki
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1:55
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Vienna
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3:05
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Zurich
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3:35
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Travelling In Cyprus
Motorways
Entering the European Union has given Cyprus the
incentive and improved communications within the
country, thus benefiting the general improvement of the
country's infrastructure. Motorways connect the whole
island and enable the smooth and easy communication
between towns. Visitors in Cyprus can drive using a
valid International driving licence, or their National
driving licence, provided it is valid for the class of
vehicle they wish to drive.
Bus
Service Facilities
Various interurban bus companies link all major towns
with daily routes at specified intervals. Urban Buses
operate frequently during daytime and in certain tourist
areas while during summer their timetables are extended
till midnight. Bus shuttles are organised from Congress
venues to other resorts and centres of towns.
Taxi Service Facilities
Shared Taxi service offers the opportunity to share a taxi with 4-8 other
passengers. It provides connection between all major towns of Cyprus every half
hour. Taxis operate on Monday to Friday from 06.00-18.00 and Sundays from
06.00-17.00. Seats can be booked by phone and passengers can be collected from
and dropped to, at any place they wish, within the municipal boundaries.
Urban taxi services are a 24 hours service provided in all towns. Taxis can be
booked by phone or be hired from the street. Urban taxis are provided with
taximeters and charging commences upon the entrance of a passenger in the taxi.
Using taxi facilities is ultimately safe and a trustworthy, reasonably charged
mean to get around.
For information on how to get from the Airport to the
Confernce Venue (or to Lemesos in general) click here.