Ayia Napa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ayia Napa

With a population of 2,798, Ayia Napa is a must-see destination in Famagusta, Cyprus. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ayia Napa has to offer.

When to visit Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£202
2 travellers
Flight to Ayia Napa
3 nights at hotel
Ayia Napa in April
Estimated flight+hotel price
£202
2 travellers
Flight to Ayia Napa
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ayia Napa in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ayia Napa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Ayia Napa

Plane

Although Ayia Napa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 36 km from Ayia Napa. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ayia Napa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Ayia Napa is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 146 km from Ayia Napa. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Paphos.

Plane

Although Ayia Napa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 36 km from Ayia Napa. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ayia Napa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Ayia Napa is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 146 km from Ayia Napa. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Paphos.

Airports near Ayia Napa

Airlines serving Ayia Napa

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,909 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,517 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ayia Napa

Average rates range from around £56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ayia Napa

Most booked hotels in Ayia Napa

Amarande Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£134+
Nissiblu Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Hotel Napa Suites (Adults Only)
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Grecian Park Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Chrysomare Beach Hotel & Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Cavo Maris Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in Ayia Napa

Hiring a car in Ayia Napa costs £39 per day, on average, or £194 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Ayia Napa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.86 and £18.48. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ayia Napa, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ayia Napa costs £39 per day, on average, or £194 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.16 per litre in Ayia Napa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.86 and £18.48. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ayia Napa, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.