19th/21st March 2018
Larcana, CyprusWG/MC Meeting
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If you require a visa invitation or accommodation confirmation letter, please email us at info@easyconferences.eu.
Please note: To receive a visa invitation letter (for visa application purposes), you must have already paid for your conference registration. Please keep in mind that you may also need a supplementary confirmation of accommodation letter (accommodation must be paid for) to include with your visa application, produced by the hotel of your choice. If you are staying in accommodation arranged by the conference, contact us directly at info@easyconferences.eu instead of the hotel, thank you.
Cyprus is served by two International Airports; Larnaca International Airport, (LCA) and Paphos International Airport, (PFO). More than 50 International Airlines connect Cyprus to the whole world; for more details regarding flights to/from Cyprus, please visit the official website of both airports at http://www.hermesairports.com. Furthermore, domestic communication between both airports and all the major cities on the island is very quick and easy via the extensive highway system.
Distances
- The Larnaca International Airport is located about 3km (1.8 miles) from Larnaca, 67km (42 miles) from Limassol and 142 km (88 miles) from Paphos.
- The Paphos International Airport is located about 15km (9 miles) from Paphos, 142 km (88 miles) from Larnaca and about 60km (37 miles) from Limassol.
Remember, taxis are only refunded the taken before 7 am to facilitate an early departure and / or after 10 pm due to a late arrival.
Please note that participants have the following options for their transfers from /to the airport:
Private Taxi Transfers
Arrange for transfers by taxi through the conference coordinator, EasyConferences. These transfers are bookable online through www.easyconferences.org. These transfers can be private (max 3 persons) or shared, are inclusive of meet and assist, and the service is guaranteed.
Note: There will be a person waiting for you after Customs Formalities with a sign stating the conference name. You simply need to tell your name to the taxi driver, so that he can escort you to your taxi for you trip to your hotel.
Airport Taxis
Participants may get an airport taxi on arrival at the airport. Service is generally very good, but at times one may have to wait and prices may vary depending on the time of arrival.
Larnaca Airport to Larnaca
Use the Larnaca public bus Route 425 (connection every 30 minutes in daytime, view the map and detailed route and the schedule) directly from the airport which passes by Lordos Beach Hotel-Venue and all the other accommodation hotels. Lordos Beach Hotel is located by the stop named Acropoleos Avenue 4 in the detailed route, but ask the bus driver for the stop. Total transfer will take 30 to 40 minutes.
Alternatively, you can use one of the public bus route 417/418/419 to get to Larnaca City Centre (Central Bus Station) and afterwards hop on another bus to reach your accommodation hotel. Please visit 'Zinonas Buses' webpage at www.zinonasbuses.com for routes, timetables and maps for all buses in Larnaca.
Paphos Airport to Larnaca
Step 1: Once you arrive at Paphos Airport, you can use the public bus route 613 to reach Pervola-Karavela Station. Please visit ‘OSYPA Buses’ website at www.pafosbuses.com to find map and timetable.
Step 2: From New Limassol Port Station take the Public Bus Company 'Intercity Buses': www.intercity-buses.com to get to Larnaca (Finikoudes Bus Stop).
Step 3: Afterwards, use Larnaca public 'Zinonas buses to reach the hotel of your preference. Please visit their webpage at www.zinonasbuses.com for routes and timetables.
Important note for travelers
As Cyprus is a candidate country bound to join the Schengen Area, Residents of non-EU countries who hold valid multiple-entry Schengen visas must first pass through a full Schengen member territory in order to utilize the visa in Cyprus. The Schengen Visa holder is allowed to travel to Cyprus directly from a Schengen member country without applying for a National Cypriot visa and stay in the Republic of Cyprus for the duration of their Schengen visa.
The above arrangements do not apply for persons holding a Turkish or Azerbaijani passport. If you are affected, please visit the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on how to apply for a Cyprus Visa.
For further information, please check the European Commission website regarding Schengen Visas.
Schengen Area as of 1/7/2013
Where Visas are being issued
Visas will be issued by all the Diplomatic Missions (Embassies and General Consulates) of the Republic of Cyprus, and by all the Honorary Consulates of the Republic of Cyprus abroad in their respective countries. Additionally visas can also be issued by the British High Commissions / Embassies in the following countries:
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC, BAHREIN, HONG KONG, JAPAN, JORDAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SWITZERLAND, SUDAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (ABU DHABI, DUBAI) and UZBEKISTAN.
For the latest information please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
- The voltage on the island is 240 Socket outlets are of flat 3 pin-type.
- English is the second language and is widely spoken. A greater Knowledge of French and German is increasingly noticeable.
- The currency of the Republic is the Euro.
- Banks in Cyprus open for the, public from 08:30 to 13:30 midday. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon.
- All types of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus.
- Telephone: Cyprus automatic telephone dialing system reaches 206 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops.
- There are two international airports in Cyprus, at Larnaca and Pafos.
- The two main ports are in Lemesos and Larnaca.
- Around 30 airlines connect Cyprus directly with most European and Middle-East countries, which provide ongoing services to anywhere in the world.
- As from May 2004 Cyprus is a full member of the European Community.
From | To | Distance in km/miles | Distance in minutes |
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Larnaca Airport (LCA) |
Nicosia City |
52 km (32.4mi) |
35 min |
|
Limassol City |
67 km (41.7mi) |
45 min |
|
Larnaca City |
6.5 km (4mi) |
10 min |
|
Paphos City |
133 km (82.5mi) |
1h 20min |
|
Protaras Town |
67 km (41.9mi) |
45 min |
|
Agia Napa Town |
58 km (36.1mi) |
40 min |
|
Coral Bay Area |
142km (88.1mi) |
1h 35min |
|
Troodos Square |
110km (68.6mi) |
1h 25min |
Paphos Airport (PFO) |
Nicosia City |
145 km (90.3mi) |
1h 40 min |
|
Limassol City |
62 km (38.7mi) |
45 min |
|
Larnaca City |
131 km (81.7mi) |
1h 30min |
|
Paphos City |
10 km (6 mi) |
20 min |
|
Protaras Town |
182 km (113.5mi) |
2h |
|
Agia Napa Town |
173 km (139 mi) |
1h 50min |
|
Coral Bay Area |
24 km (14.6 mi) |
30 min |
|
Troodos Square |
61 km (37.4 mi) |
1h 15min |
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