Transport Infrastructure of Paphos: Airports, Buses and Roads

Getting around Paphos and reaching it from the rest of Cyprus depends entirely on roads, buses and two airports, since the island has no metro or rail network. This overview covers how residents and visitors actually move around the district, from the airport link into town, to what a bus ticket costs, to the region's main motorway project.

Getting to Paphos: two international airports

Cyprus is served by two international airports, Larnaka (LCA) and Paphos (PFO), both operated by Hermes Airports. Together they handled a record 12.3 million passengers in 2024, up from 11.6 million in 2023 and 9.2 million in 2022, reflecting steady growth in air traffic to the island. Paphos International Airport sits a short drive from the city centre and is the more direct option for anyone flying straight into the district, while Larnaca remains the busier of the two airports overall and is linked to Paphos by the A6 motorway. For buyers comparing districts by how easily they reach the airport, routes such as 612 and the A6 make a real difference to daily convenience, a factor covered further in the guide to the best areas in Paphos. The steady rise in passenger numbers across both airports over the past three years also points to growing year-round demand for the district, not just during the peak summer months.

Driving in Cyprus: no toll roads, left-hand traffic

Cyprus has no toll roads anywhere on the island, so drivers do not need to budget for road tolls on any journey, including the route between Paphos and Limassol. Traffic drives on the left, a legacy of British colonial rule, which is worth planning for when renting a car or driving for the first time after arriving from a right-hand-drive country. Car rental remains the most flexible option for reaching villages and the countryside beyond the main bus routes, particularly for areas such as Tala or the Akamas peninsula.

No metro or railway

Cyprus has never had a metro system or a national railway network, and none currently exists on the island. Getting around Paphos and travelling between cities therefore relies entirely on buses, taxis and private cars, which makes the bus network and the road system the backbone of everyday transport for residents without their own vehicle. Taxis remain a common option for short trips and airport transfers, especially outside the hours when buses run less frequently.

Bus network and fares

Public buses across Cyprus are operated by Cyprus Public Transport (Pame), with routes, timetables and tickets available through the Pame app. From 1 March 2026, a single ticket on urban routes costs €2.40 in cash or €1.80 paid by card, while a night ticket, valid between 21:00 and 04:00, costs €4.20 in cash or €2.60 by card. Frequent travellers can also buy 7-day and 30-day travel passes, which work out cheaper than paying per journey for anyone commuting regularly by bus. Paying by card rather than cash consistently comes out cheaper across all ticket types, which is worth factoring in for residents who plan to rely on buses day to day. The Pame app shows live arrival times for each stop, which makes it practical to plan a trip without needing a printed timetable.

Local routes in Paphos: 612 and 613

Two local routes connect Paphos city with the airport every day. Route 612 runs between the Tombs of the Kings Bus Station and Paphos Airport, passing through Kings Avenue Mall, the town centre, the Almyra Hotel area, Poseidonos Avenue, Geroskipou, Koloni, Achelia and Timi along the way, which makes it useful for residents in several coastal districts, including Geroskipou and Kato Paphos. Route 613 connects Karavella Station directly to Paphos Airport. Both routes operate daily, giving residents without a car a direct link to the airport from most of the city.

Getting from the airport to your accommodation

Travellers arriving at Paphos Airport can reach the city centre either by bus route 612 or 613, by taxi, or with a pre-booked private transfer, depending on luggage, timing and how far the accommodation sits from a bus stop. For residents living in districts further from the coast, such as Tala or Konia, a taxi or private car tends to be the more practical choice straight off a flight, while those staying in Kato Paphos or along the route 612 corridor can reach their accommodation directly by bus in most cases.

Travelling between cities: Intercity Buses

For journeys beyond Paphos, Intercity Buses run scheduled coaches along the south coast. The Larnaca-Limassol-Paphos route takes around two hours forty-five minutes end to end, while the Limassol-Paphos leg alone takes roughly one hour fifteen minutes. These services provide a car-free option for residents travelling to Limassol, Larnaca or connecting onward to Larnaca Airport, and are a practical alternative for anyone comparing daily life in Paphos versus Limassol without committing to owning a car.

The A6 motorway and the Paphos-Polis upgrade

The A6 motorway is the main road linking Paphos to Limassol and the rest of the south coast, carrying the bulk of both commuter and intercity traffic. To the north, the road to Polis is currently being upgraded toward full motorway status, a project managed by the Public Works Department with a target completion date of 2031. Once finished, the upgrade is expected to improve journey times and safety on one of the region's busier secondary routes, connecting Paphos more directly with the villages and coastline north of the city.

Why transport access affects property choice

Two properties in similar condition and price can offer very different daily routines depending on whether they sit on a bus route, near the A6 slip roads, or well off both. Buyers comparing options such as those in real estate in Paphos from €200,000 should weigh how much of daily life, commuting, school runs, airport trips, will depend on a car versus the existing bus network, since that affects both convenience and resale appeal down the line.

Planning a trip around Paphos

For visitors staying in Kato Paphos or Tombs of the Kings, walking and short bus hops along routes such as 612 cover most of the tourist area, while a rental car makes more sense for reaching villages like Tala, Peyia or the wider countryside. Residents relocating to Paphos should factor the local bus network and the A6 into their choice of area, a topic covered in more detail in relocating to Paphos. Up-to-date timetables, route maps and general travel information for the island are published by Visit Cyprus, alongside the Pame app for live bus schedules.