Quick answer
Paphos Airport (PFO) is about 13 km from Paphos town center. The drive takes 15-20 minutes. Your options are public bus, taxi, or pre-booked transfer. Most visitors to western Cyprus resorts (Paphos, Coral Bay, Polis) fly into PFO. If you are heading to Limassol or further east, expect a longer journey.
Fixed-price private transfer
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Your transport options
Public bus (612 and 613): EUR 1.50 per person to Paphos town. Runs during the day roughly every 30-60 minutes. The journey takes 20-30 minutes. Not practical with heavy luggage or late at night.
Taxis: Available outside arrivals. Journeys to and from Cyprus airports are not metered — the Minister of Transport sets a fixed fare for each destination area, and it includes VAT and luggage. To Paphos town and Kato Paphos, as far as the Tombs of the Kings, the fixed fare is EUR 20 by day (06:00-20:30) and EUR 25 at night (20:30-06:00) for up to four passengers; a five- or six-seater is EUR 30 by day and EUR 35 at night (Cyprus Official Gazette, K.D.P. 79/2021, in force since 1 March 2021). The table is revised from time to time, so check the current one before you travel.
Pre-booked transfers: EUR 25-45 to Paphos area hotels. The driver meets you at arrivals. Fixed price, no negotiation. Especially useful for resort hotels that are not on the bus route.
Key distances from Paphos Airport
- Paphos town center: 13 km, 15-20 minutes
- Coral Bay: 25 km, 25-30 minutes
- Polis Chrysochous: 55 km, 50-60 minutes
- Limassol: 65 km, 50-60 minutes
- Larnaca: 135 km, 90-100 minutes
- Ayia Napa: 175 km, 2 hours
Money and payment
Cyprus uses the Euro. ATMs are available in the arrivals hall. Taxis accept cash; some accept cards. Pre-booked transfers are paid in advance online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Paphos Airport to Paphos town?
Airport taxi fares in Cyprus are fixed by the Minister of Transport rather than metered. To Paphos town and Kato Paphos (up to the Tombs of the Kings) the fare is EUR 20 by day and EUR 25 at night for up to four passengers. To Coral Bay it is EUR 35 by day and EUR 40 at night (Cyprus Official Gazette, K.D.P. 79/2021, in force since 1 March 2021). The fares include VAT and luggage and also apply on public holidays.
Is there a bus from Paphos Airport?
Yes, bus routes 612 and 613 connect the airport to Paphos town for EUR 1.50. They run every 30-60 minutes during the day but stop in the evening.
How far is Paphos Airport from Limassol?
Paphos Airport is about 65 km from Limassol, roughly 50-60 minutes by car. A pre-booked transfer costs EUR 60-90. There is no direct public transport from the airport to Limassol.
Paphos Airport is small and easy to navigate. The main challenge is reaching resort hotels that are spread across western Cyprus and not served by public transport. For anything beyond Paphos town, a transfer or taxi is the practical choice.