Paphos Airport to Kato Paphos: Bus, Taxi or Hire Car

Paphos International Airport (PFO) is small, quick to get through, and close to town: Kato Paphos is about 15 km away by road, roughly 20–25 minutes by car. There are three sensible ways to make the trip: the airport bus, a taxi, or a hire car picked up in the arrivals hall.

Here is how each one works, so you can choose before you land.

By bus: route 612

Only two public bus routes serve the airport, both run by OSYPA, the Paphos bus company:

• Route 612 runs from the airport to the Tombs of the Kings bus station, passing through Kato Paphos along the way. This is the one to take for Kato Paphos.
• Route 613 runs from the airport to Karavella station in the town centre, the upper town.

Route 612 runs every day, with buses roughly every hour or so from early morning until after midnight, including public holidays. According to OSYPA, a single ticket costs €2 by day and €3 at night (after 21:00), bought on the bus. Children up to 5 travel free and children up to 12 pay half, and luggage is included. The ride takes about 25–40 minutes.

Timetables and fares change, so check the current times on the official Paphos buses website before you travel. The bus suits light travellers and couples; with children and several suitcases, a taxi is usually less effort.

By taxi: fixed fares

The taxi rank is on the right as you leave the arrivals hall, and taxis run 24 hours a day. Airport taxis in Cyprus work on fixed fares, published by the airport operator, Hermes Airports.

At the time of writing, the official list gives these fares for Kato Paphos (up to the Tombs of the Kings), luggage and VAT included:

• up to 4 passengers: €20 by day (06:00–20:30), €25 at night
• 5–6 passengers: €30 by day, €35 at night

Some guides quote higher prices, so check the current list on the Hermes Airports website and agree the fare before you set off. For a family of five or six with luggage, it is the simplest door-to-door option.

By hire car

The car hire desks are in the arrivals hall, after baggage reclaim. The airport lists Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt and the Cypriot company Petsas, and many other firms meet you there or run a shuttle to a nearby office.

A car is worth having if you plan day trips to the Akamas Peninsula, the Troodos mountains or the wine villages; our article on why renting a car makes a Cyprus holiday more complete explains why. Remember that Cyprus drives on the left. If you are staying with us, parking at the house is free.

Which one should you choose?

• Travelling light, on a budget: bus 612.
• Family with children and suitcases, or a late flight: taxi.
• Planning day trips around the island: hire car from the airport.

Arriving late? No problem

Check-in at Villa Nadezda is self-service from 15:00, with the keys in a key safe by the front door, so a late or delayed flight is never a problem. You do not need to call anyone or wait for a host. A few days before arrival we send you the address, the gate details and the instructions for the keys.

Not booked yet? You can see the house or check your dates. And if you are still choosing an area, our guide to where to stay in Paphos compares Kato Paphos with the rest of the city.