Larnaca airport arrivals road reopens as Cyprus airports handle 50,000 daily passengers
Private vehicles can again access Larnaca airport’s arrivals area for passenger pick-ups as Cyprus airports operate about 325 daily flights.
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus’ airports are handling about 50,000 passengers and 325 flights daily during the peak summer season, as road access to Larnaca airport’s arrivals area has reopened to private vehicles to ease congestion.
Larnaca airport is operating around 230 flights and serving approximately 36,000 arriving and departing passengers each day, while Paphos airport is receiving about 14,000 passengers on 95 daily flights, according to Hermes Airports.
Arrivals road access
The road leading to the exits of Larnaca airport’s arrivals area reopened to private vehicles at 3pm on August 7, 2026, according to announcements by the justice ministry and police.
Private cars may enter the area for brief stops to collect passengers. Police officers are stationed at the site to supervise traffic and prevent congestion.
Taxis remain prohibited from passing through the arrivals area, police said.
Parking and cooperation
Hermes Airports’ director of aviation development, marketing and communications, Maria Kouroupi, reminded travellers that the airport’s short-stay car park is available for €1 for up to 20 minutes, with payment by card on exit.
The justice ministry said the reopening followed an initiative by Justice Minister Costas Fitiris, who convened a meeting to address persistent congestion around the airport.
It said the access changes were implemented through cooperation between police, the public works department and Hermes Airports, which made the required operational adjustments.
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