Paphos

Paphos is a popular tourist area in Cyprus, with many hotel resorts and beaches with crystal-clear water. At the same time, historic Paphos is an important archaeological site, steeped in rich mythology. According to legend, the goddess of love - Aphrodite - was born here. The city is ideal for two-wheelers looking for relaxation on the beach or water sports, but also for more active vacationers who want to explore history and the surroundings.

Flights from Bratislava

The island of Cyprus, the city of Paphos, can be reached from Bratislava airport by Ryanair. The airport is located only 7 kilometres from the resort of the same name. The route is available on Tuesdays and Sundays and the flight lasts approximately three hours. In addition, in the summer season, you can also use direct flights to Larnaca on the island of Cyprus. The carrier Smartwings will take you there.

Transportation from the airport

From the airport you can take buses to Kato Paphos station in Paphos. Regular line number 612 runs from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. You can buy a ticket directly from the driver, the journey takes about 35 minutes.

Line 613 is also available, but it runs only 4 times a day. An alternative is to use available taxis. There are also direct bus connections from Paphos airport to the cities of Larnaca, Limassol and the capital city of Nicosia.

What not to miss in Paphos

Paphos is a paradise for history lovers. Its origins date back to the 12th century AD n. l. The city was among the richest cities on the island, as evidenced by the remains in the archaeological site. The best-preserved monuments of the site are the colourful mosaics of Dionysus's dome, the fortress, or the old amphitheatre - Odeion.

Another attraction for tourists is the tombs of the kings listed in the UNESCO list. However, they are not real tombs of kings, they were named so because of their magnificent appearance. Eight tombs have been uncovered and are accessible.

If you would like to see the surrounding area, be sure not to miss the famous Aphrodite's rock. Legend has it that Aphrodite rose from the sea in this place.

The city of Paphos, like the whole of Cyprus, offers a very pleasant combination of a holiday by the Mediterranean Sea with the discovery of history and traditional life on the island in the surrounding villages.

Flight schedule

  destination IATA from to operation days departure arrival airline type    
  PAPHOS PFO 02. 04. 2024 22. 10. 2024 Tue 05:45 09:40 FR 3328 73H Buy a ticket  
  PAPHOS PFO 31. 03. 2024 28. 04. 2024 Sun 08:15 12:10 FR 3328 73H Buy a ticket  
  PAPHOS PFO 05. 05. 2024 26. 05. 2024 Sun 08:15 12:10 FR 3328 7M8 Buy a ticket  
  PAPHOS PFO 02. 06. 2024 28. 07. 2024 Sun 08:45 12:40 FR 3328 7M8 Buy a ticket