Larnaca the third largest city of Cyprus has an international airport, which is the largest airport of the country situated 5 kilometers south of the Larnaca town. Larnaca is also considered as the busiest airport of the country handling both passenger and cargo flights. Larnaca is an attractive tourist place where around 5 million tourists visit the town in a year. Thus, the airport handles more than 800 flights arriving on the airport every month. With the growing popularity of the town for its beauty and tourist attraction, the town expects that in future the tourists are going to multiply and so would the arrivals of flights to the airport increase. Resort Avia Napa situated 46 kilometers from Larnaca airport is also a hot European holiday destination that pulls them to reach this town for their relaxation, full fun and enjoyment. The cool ambience full of all facilities attracts the visitors to enjoy the airport that is the largest airport of Cyprus Island.
Larnaca airport has a cool ambience with spacious lounges for the arrival and departures of the flights. It is presently serving about more than 30 international airlines and is at the same time serving similar number of chartered airlines. Cyprus Airways leads in the number of flights that land and take off along with having a large stake in the retail and duty free operations of the airport. You demand and you get everything that you want for the luxury and comfort in Larnaca International Airport.
Since November 2009, new Larnaca Airport came into functioning with plans to renovate the old building and utilize it for the cargo operations. New airport has been designed keeping in mind the future increase in the number of flights and the tourist both. The new terminal of Larnaca airport is rebuilt with all modern amenities and equipments; it has a fully equipped fire station, a fantastic air traffic control and a well improved road infrastructure to take care of the Larnaca international Airport. Larnaca airport also consists of Cyprus Airport’s Duty Free shops spread over in an area of 53,800 square feet. The airport also provides you with Taxis, luggage and much more to refresh you and help you to enjoy hassle free transfers from the port.
The Airport also consists of post office, banks, ATM Machines, Currency exchanger brokers, Auto exchange machines, Information Desk, Assistance Desk and so on. There are food and refreshment along with bar, cafeteria, and many restaurants to serve your taste buds. Airport also provides you with Car hire desks inside the airport itself, followed with Taxi stands situated right outside the terminal building. The airport has well put up signboards and indicators to guide the tourists.