The taxi vs transfer decision at Paphos Airport depends largely on where you are going and when you arrive.
Taxis at Paphos Airport
Cost: a fixed EUR 20 by day (06:00-20:30) and EUR 25 at night (20:30-06:00) to Paphos town and Kato Paphos, for up to four passengers (Cyprus Official Gazette, K.D.P. 79/2021, in force since 1 March 2021).
Fixed-price private transfer
PFO Paphos City Center
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Other destinations
Airport taxi journeys in Cyprus are not metered. The Minister of Transport sets a fixed fare for each destination area, VAT and luggage included, and the same fare applies on public holidays. That makes the price transparent before you get in. Taxis queue at the rank outside arrivals and the wait is usually short. The table is revised from time to time, so check the current one before you travel.
For Paphos town and nearby hotels, a taxi is straightforward and fairly priced.
Pre-booked transfers
Cost: EUR 25-45 to Paphos area.
The driver meets you at arrivals. The price is confirmed at booking with no surprises. The premium over the fixed taxi fare for Paphos town is small, but the value increases for longer distances.
When a taxi makes sense
- You are staying in Paphos town or Kato Paphos
- You arrive during the day when taxis are plentiful
- You are traveling light
- You are comfortable with a straightforward taxi experience
When to pre-book
- You are heading to Coral Bay, Polis, Limassol, or further
- You arrive late at night when fewer taxis are available
- You are traveling with family, children, or heavy luggage
- You want a larger vehicle (minivan)
- You want a child car seat
The Limassol question
Many visitors fly into Paphos but stay in Limassol (65 km away). The taxi fare for this run is not open-ended: it is fixed at EUR 60 by day and EUR 70 at night for up to four passengers, or EUR 80 and EUR 90 for a five- or six-seater, VAT and luggage included (Cyprus Official Gazette, K.D.P. 79/2021, in force since 1 March 2021). A pre-booked transfer at EUR 60-90 is priced against that, and adds a driver who tracks your flight and waits for you. Either way, there is no public transport on this route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Paphos Airport taxis expensive?
No. Airport taxi fares in Cyprus are fixed by the Minister of Transport, not metered: EUR 20 by day and EUR 25 at night to Paphos town centre for up to four passengers, VAT and luggage included (Cyprus Official Gazette, K.D.P. 79/2021, in force since 1 March 2021). It is still worth confirming the fare against the published table before starting.
Should I pre-book a transfer from Paphos Airport?
For Paphos town, a taxi is fine. For Coral Bay, Polis, Limassol, or any destination beyond Paphos, pre-booking is recommended for fixed pricing and guaranteed availability, especially for late arrivals.
How much is a transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol?
A pre-booked transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol costs EUR 60-90 for a sedan. The 65 km drive takes 50-60 minutes. This is the recommended option as there is no public transport for this route.