How to get from Paphos Airport to Protaras?
These locations are as far apart as possible. However, it is still possible to get from the western airport to the easternmost resort in Cyprus, and not just by taxi.
Taxi
This option is traditionally the most comfortable and the most expensive. A taxi from Paphos Airport to Protaras will cost at least 160 euros. The journey takes about two hours, and in case of traffic, it can take up to two and a half hours.
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Public transport
Airport shuttle + bus + taxi
There is no direct Kapnos bus to Protaras, so you will have to transfer and not reach the resort directly. However, you can take buses from the same company to the Finikoudes station near Larnaca Marina, where you can transfer to buses to Ayia Napa (the bus to Protaras only passes through around 6 PM).
Here is the station you need to choose when buying a ticket. You can find the location on the map below the text. From Ayia Napa, you will need to take a taxi to Protaras, but it is not far and not expensive.
The schedule is not very convenient—about 3 trips per day. You can check the departure times on the Kapnos bus company website. Select Paphos airport on the left, Finikoudes Larnaca Center on the right, then choose the day of the week on the calendar, and the departure times will be displayed.
City + intercity buses
The second option is to take bus 613 to the central market. The ticket costs 1.5 euros.
From there, there is a direct bus from Paphos to Protaras, but it only runs once a day at 16:00 from New Terminal Pervola - Karavella. The journey takes 3 hours.
After getting off at the final stop, you will need to walk a short distance to the Intercity bus stop "Παλαιά Περβόλα" (on Google Maps: Karavella Bus Station). The ticket costs 9 euros.
Rental car
This option combines convenience and savings. You can rent a car at Paphos Airport for less than 9 euros per day! The screenshot shows an example from the specialized search engine Localrent. You can also check options on Discover Cars or other platforms. Alternatively, you can visit the offices of international car rental companies. Read more in the article "Car rental at Paphos Airport".
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paphos Airport to Protaras
How much does a ticket from Paphos Airport to Protaras cost?
The ticket to Finikoudes station in Larnaca costs 16 euros, then another 4 euros for the bus from Larnaca to Ayia Napa. If you take the city bus, it costs 1.5 euros to the center of Paphos and then 9 euros to Protaras, almost half the price. But remember, there is only one bus from Paphos at 16:00.
Where can I find the bus schedule to Ayia Napa from the transfer station in Larnaca?
The Intercity Buses website has a page with all the details. Departures are at 06:00, 07:30, 09:00, 10:45, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:30, 18:00, 19:30, and 21:00.
How much time will the transfer between buses in Paphos take?
You will need to walk about 500 meters, which, depending on your pace, will take 5 to 10 minutes. You can take the elevator to the bus station, which is convenient if you have luggage.
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