How to Travel from Larnaca Airport to Limassol & Nicosia: Cheapest Bus Routes (2026 Guide)

Landing at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) with heavy luggage and navigating your way to your student accommodation in Limassol, Nicosia, or Larnaca city centre does not require spending €50 to €80 on a private airport taxi.

Cyprus operates reliable, air-conditioned scheduled airport coach services alongside regional public buses that connect arrivals directly to major university cities for as little as €2.40 to €11.00.

In this updated 2026 transit guide, we break down exact bus stops at the terminal, fares and baggage allowances, operational timetables, and how to catch late-night connections.

1. Where Are the Bus Stops Located at Larnaca Airport?

Finding the departure bays is straightforward once you clear customs:

1. Exit the Arrivals Hall: Once you exit through the customs sliding doors into the public arrival concourse, turn left.
2. Ticket Counters: Both Kapnos Airport Shuttle and Limassol Airport Express maintain dedicated customer sales desks inside the arrivals terminal before you exit to the street. You can purchase physical tickets here with cash or debit cards.
3. Boarding Bays (Level 0 - Arrivals): Walk out of the terminal doors and cross to the dedicated coach bays directly in front of the terminal building.
4. Local Municipal Bus Stop (Level 1 - Departures): If taking the cheap municipal Bus #425 to Larnaca City Centre, take the escalator or lift up to the Departures Level (Upper Deck). The municipal CPT bus stop is located outside the departures drop-off bridge.

2. Route 1: Travelling to Limassol (Limassol Airport Express)

The Limassol Urban Transport Company (EMEL) operates the dedicated Limassol Airport Express fleet:

Pro Tip for Limassol Students: Most student accommodations are located near the city centre or university campuses (TEPAK / Frederick). From Agios Georgios Havouzas station, you can board local EMEL Urban Bus #4 or #7 directly into the Old Hospital Central Bus Station for €1.50 (or €0.75 with your student discount).

3. Route 2: Travelling to Nicosia (Kapnos Airport Shuttle)

For students enrolled at institutions in the capital (University of Cyprus, UNIC, European University Cyprus, Frederick):

• Terminal Destination: The coach delivers passengers to the main Kapnos Nicosia Terminal located on Kyrenias Avenue (Aglantzia).
• Transit Time: Approximately 35 to 45 minutes via the A1 highway.
• Onward Travel: From the Kapnos terminal, local city taxis or municipal CPT buses (Route 26, 33, or 41) connect you to your flat or campus dorms.
• Online Booking: Tickets can be bought in advance on the Kapnos mobile app or directly at the airport desk.

4. Route 3: Ultra-Budget Travel to Larnaca City Centre (Bus 425)

If your university or rental flat is located in Larnaca, or if you want to reach the central Intercity Bus terminal at Finikoudes promenade:

• The Route: Board CPT Public Bus #425 (Airport ➔ Mackenzie ➔ Finikoudes ➔ Dekhelia).
• Fare: Only €2.40 cash to the driver (or €1.20 if you already hold your student Motion card).
• Frequency: Coaches run every 20 minutes from 06:00 to 23:30 daily.
• Luggage Rules: Standard suitcases are permitted in the onboard floor-level luggage racks without extra fees.

5. What About Late-Night Arrivals?

Flight arrivals landing between 00:30 and 04:30 AM face reduced bus frequency:

• Both Kapnos and Limassol Airport Express run night services, but intervals between coaches can stretch to 90 to 120 minutes.
• Always check the live timetable displayed at the airport ticket desk before opting for a taxi.
• If your flight lands after midnight and you must reach your accommodation immediately, pair up with fellow arriving students heading to the same city to share a licensed taxi fare (€55–€70 divided by 3 or 4 students is roughly €15 each).

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