Traveling between Larnaca and northern Cyprus

RebaM


Joined: 22/03/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 20:19

I will be flying in and out of Larnaca airport but staying/ visiting kyrenia. Should I anticipate any problems crossing the two regions. Thanks.

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 20:21

For the majority of Passport holders including all EU passports there is no problem whatsoever. I also believe that for an US Citizen there are no problems travelling between the two.





Harold

RebaM


Joined: 22/03/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 20:31

Thanks Harold. How long a drive between Larnaca and th city of Kyrenia ?



Is it better to rent a car or just take a cab?

EsentepeGal


Joined: 12/09/2010
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 20:47

Larnaca to Kyrenia approx 1 hour

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 21:19

EsentepeGal,



1 hour? By helicopter?????



Unless you risk a speeding ticket it takes at least 90 minutes.

1ceman


Joined: 22/03/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 22:02

RebaM,

I drive between Larnaca and Bogaz using a hire car. Its about an hour away, or slightly more.

Pick a hire car company which will allow you go cross to the north, pay 40ish Euros insurance at the border and go across. Of course you will need your driving licence.

If the plane gets in late in the evening its best to book a night in Larnaca as the insurance "depot" shuts at 9pm.



Alternatively you can arrange to get picked up by taxi £40-50 each way in my experience.



1ceman

RebaM


Joined: 22/03/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 23:16

Thanks 1ceman.

It sounds as it will be a lot less hassle if I can change my flight to get in and out of Ercan (ECN), right? This is my first time visiting and I have two teenagers with me.

Salamisboy


Joined: 20/03/2011
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
23/03/2011 00:43

If you don't plan on much travelling around once you reach Kyrenia then for convenience of number of flights, lower airfares, less time in the air, a cab is your best bet from Larnaca, more economic than car hire when you take into account the border insurance and the hassle of getting through Nicosia ( Lefkosa/Lefkosia) which is not awash with signposts to the border.



Try googling for guys who advertise transfers Larnaca /TRNC to fix your fare and have the cab waiting,



Should you decide on car hire after all then you can pre-book that through links on this site.



Enjoy your stay, the people here, like the weather, are warm and friendly and delighted to welcome you.



HTH.

murat01


Joined: 10/02/2011
Posts: 26

Message Posted:
23/03/2011 11:17

Hi



you look the



http://www.northcyprus-brotherstaxi.com

RebaM


Joined: 22/03/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 22:23

Thanks I will check out the link.

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 23:02

email Ismail

aone.rentacar@yahoo.com.tr

£25- each way ...

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 01:00

larnaca to kyrenia 1hour drive .

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 01:27

Again (see message 4) - Larnaca to Kyrenia 1 hr?



I don't think so.



Walkerscott - are you saying that aone.rentacar's mini-cab rate between Larnaca and Kyrenia is £25.00? I think this is probably the rate if you are hiring a car from them, not purely the flat cab fare.



If it is, it's bloody good value

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 01:42

if you cant do larnaca to kyrenia in 1hour you must be on a moped ?

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 01:44

rowlo - if you CAN do Larnaca to Kyrenia in 1 hour, you must be in a Lear jet

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 02:46

Re: Msg 6,



"If the plane gets in late in the evening its best to book a night in Larnaca as the insurance "depot" shuts at 9pm. "



1ceman, no need to book a hotel for a late night arrival, just ask the hire company to do the insurance for you, so you get it ready when you collect your car. I always do to avoid any dramas if the flight is suddenly delayed.

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 02:54

so its 1 to 1 and half hours what are you like!!!!!!!!! glad its ok to cross as may need to at some point

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 02:55

ye ye rowlo on my moped with many tiles it'll take longer i know

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 02:59

will be quicker than the donkey , but you might get more stuff on the donkey , unless you have a side car for moped ?

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
01/04/2011 03:05

yep see other thread i usually sit in that with goggles and a pointy hat

sunshinelady



Joined: 26/11/2010
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
05/05/2011 23:03

Hi RebaM



I am a little late joining this thread but quite new to this (so may be too late)

Just wanted to say I have recently crossed over and back again just myself with my 10 year old. I got a bus from Paphos then walked across the border at Ledra St (with cases), then hired a car with http://www.pacific-rentals.com/ who met me at the border with a sign and then I drove from there to Kyrenia / Alsancak.



Was really easy and relaxed actually and only cost 5 euro for the bus ticket with http://www.intercity-buses.com/



I am flying in in a few weeks again this time to Larnaca so looking at options and at present, probably going to get bus from airport http://www.kapnosairportshuttle.com/Location.html then collect car at border again. Just works out cheaper, when I have priced it all up.



Let us know what you do, as always good for others to have options...best of luck. You will love it there!

honestie


Joined: 22/02/2009
Posts: 468

Message Posted:
06/05/2011 00:57

msg 21



where does the bus drop off in Nicosia as looking at the timetsble seems quite good and only 7 euros