TRAVEL INFORMATION

The Lufthansa group has agreed to sponsor our conference and will be offering discounts for flights to Larnaca or Paphos

Special Lufthansa Group airlines fares

The Lufthansa Group airlines bring people together – every day, all around the world. The global route network of Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings offers optimal connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and direct flights to the event.

Instructions on how to access these special rates will be posted here as soon as the details are made available to us.

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Airports

Cyprus is served by two International Airports; Larnaca International Airport, (LCA) and Pafos International Airport, (PFO). More than 50 International Airlines connect Cyprus to the whole world; for more details regarding flights to/from Cyprus, please visit the official website of both airports at www.hermesairports.com. Furthermore, domestic communication between both airports and all the major cities on the island is very quick and easy via an extensive highway system.

  • Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is the main airport used by many airlines with multiple routes every week.
  • Pafos International Airport (PFO) has fewer connections but serves as a hub for some low-cost airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair.

For a hassle-free experience, conference attendees are advised to use only these two airports. Please be aware that a third airport, Ercan Airport is situated in the Turkish-Occupied North part of Cyprus and it is not a recognized port of entry into the Republic of Cyprus.

Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from /to the airport:

Private Taxi Transfers

Conference participants can arrange transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org. These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared.

Offered taxi rates are applicable for both day and night reservations and include meet and assist services. There are no additional charges for luggage, waiting, etc.

It is very important to note that the taxi service is provided by trusted collaborators, and EasyConferences coordinates and supervises the whole process.

Note: There will be a person waiting for you after Customs Formalities with a sign stating the conference name. You simply need to tell your name to the taxi driver and you will be escorted to your taxi for you trip to your hotel.

How to meet your driver

Larnaca Airport Arrivals

Pafos Airport Arrivals

 

Airport Taxis

Participants may get an airport taxi on arrival at the airport. Service is generally very good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival.

Public Transportation

Please note that Cyprus has a comprehensive public bus network, with extensive inner-city routes and also major city and airport connections. You can find more information at Cyprusbybus.com. If you require specific information, please click here and select your desired city.

Larnaca Airport to Venue

Please note that currently, there is no direct bus service from Larnaca Airport to Pafos. However, you may follow the next steps:

Option 1

  • Step 1: From Larnaca Airport use the Limassol Airport Express coaches in order to reach Limassol city (last bus stop “Saint George Havouzas” – shuttle bus stop). Please visit their webpage for more information and timetable: www.limassolairportexpress.eu.
  • Step 2: Afterwards, use the Intercity Buses (green buses) to get to Pafos city (first bus stop “Pervola – Karavela”). Kindly note that intercity bus service does not operate frequently. Please visit their webpage for more information and drop off points: www.intercity-buses.com.
  • Step 3: Use public bus to reach Harbour (Main Station). Afterwards, use the Pafos public buses to reach the hotel venue. Please visit their webpage at: www.pafosbuses.com for routes and timetables.

Option 2

Step 1: First, you get your tickets from the bus stand at the Arrival’s Area near the designated bus exit. The receptionist there will give you all the necessary information for the trip. The bus connection from Larnaca Airport to Pafos Airport is operated by Kapnos Airport Shuttle.

Step 2: Approximately 15 minutes before the departure time, the bus driver will announce that you can get on the bus and he will help you with your language. The trip from Larnaca Airport to Pafos Airport takes about 90 minutes.

Step 3: You arrive at Pafos Airport where you will next get the bus to Pafos. (There will be some waiting time at Pafos Airport) – see below for the next steps

Pafos Airport to Venue

  • Use the public bus route 612 from Pafos Airport to reach Kato Pafos Station.
  • Use the public bus route 615 to reach the Coral Beach hotel

Please visit www.pafosbuses.com for more information and the timetable.

Route 612 – Pafos airport to

“Tombs of the Kings” station 

You can click on the image above to see this route’s bus possision live or click here to see the route’s information page.

Route 615 – “Tombs of the Kings”

station to Coral Bay

You can click on the image above to see this route’s bus possision live or click here to see the route’s information page.

For bus ticket information please click here

Car rentals

Participants may opt to hire a car during their stay, and thus use it for their airport transfers. Cars may be reserved through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences at special conference rates and are bookable online  through www.easyconferences.org.

Note: On arrival please proceed to the booth of ‘Astra Car Rental’ company and the staff there (present 24/7) will be able to assist you. You do not need a voucher. Simply mention your name and provide them with your driving license.

The booth of ‘Astra Car Rental’ Company is located at:

  • Larnaca Airport: after the exit Custom Formalities, opposite you, slightly to the left.
  • Pafos Airport: opposite you as soon as you exit Custom Formalities.

Please note that the Car Hire Daily Rates are valid for 24 hours. Each daily rental period starts from the moment that the car is picked up and is valid for 24 hours after that. In case that a car is kept for a period exceeding 24 hours then the renter will be charged for an additional day.

Cars picked up from either Larnaca or Pafos airports in Cyprus are subject to an Airport Charge of 20 Euro to be paid locally.

General Info

  • The voltage on the island is 240 volts, socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type (UK).
  • English is the second language and is understood by almost everyone on the island. French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian are also widely spoken.
  • The currency of the Republic is the Euro.
  • Banks in Cyprus open for the public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday, Monday to Friday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.
  • All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.
  • Telephone: Country code is +357. Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.
  • The European emergency number 112 works alongside 199 as the emergency number in Cyprus.
  • There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.
  • The two main ports are in Limassol (Lemesos) and Larnaca.
  • Cyprus is a full member of the European Union.

Distances

From

To

Distance in km/miles

Distance in minutes

Larnaca Airport (LCA)

 Nicosia City 52 km (32.4mi) 35 min
Limassol City 67 km (41.7mi) 45 min
Larnaca City 6.5 km (4mi) 10 min
Pafos City 133 km (82.5mi) 1h 20min
Protaras Town 67 km (41.9mi) 45 min
Agia Napa Town 58 km (36.1mi) 40 min
Coral Bay Area 142km (88.1mi) 1h 35min
Troodos Square 110km (68.6mi) 1h 25min

Pafos Airport (PFO)

 Nicosia City 145 km (90.3mi) 1h 40 min
Limassol City 62 km (38.7mi) 45 min
Larnaca City 131 km (81.7mi) 1h 30min
  Pafos City 10 km (6 mi) 20 min
Protaras Town 182 km (113.5mi) 2h
Agia Napa Town 173 km (139 mi) 1h 50min
Coral Bay Area 24 km (14.6 mi) 30 min
Troodos Square 61 km (37.4 mi) 1h 15min

Visa Information

Visa Requirements

Reminder: You should apply for a visa in good time, in case of any delays during processing.

If you require a visa invitation or confirmation letter, please email us at info@easyconferences.eu.

Invitation letters may be issued on behalf of the conference to participants who are registered and have completed payment, provided that the applicant provides the following personal information:

  1. Name as it appears on the applicant’s passport
  2. The applicant’s passport number
  3. The applicant’s date of birth
  4. The applicant’s affiliation.

Important note for travelers

As Cyprus is a candidate country bound to join the Schengen Area, Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid multiple-entry Schengen visas must first pass through a full Schengen member territory in order to utilize the visa in Cyprus. The Schengen Visa holder is allowed to travel to Cyprus directly from a Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.

The above arrangements do not apply for residents of Turkey or holders of Turkish or Azeri citizens passports. If you are a resident of Turkey or a  Turkish or Azeri passport holder, please click here for more details on how to apply for a Cyprus Visa.

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Source: Council of the European Union, General Secretariat of the Council, The Schengen area, Publications Office of the European Union, 2023, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2860/64700

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/schengen-area/

Where Visas are being issued

Visas will be issued by all the Diplomatic Missions (Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the Honorary Consulates of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally, visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions / Embassies in the following countries:

ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHREIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI) and UZBEKISTAN.

For the latest visa application process information please visit the relevant Section on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.