Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Famagusta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Famagusta

With a population of 42,526, Famagusta is the largest city in Famagusta, Cyprus by the number of inhabitants. 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 Famagusta has to offer.

When to visit Famagusta

Famagusta in June
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Famagusta in June
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Famagusta in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 95 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Famagusta, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Famagusta

Plane

Although Famagusta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 25 miles from Famagusta. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Famagusta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Famagusta is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 89 miles from Famagusta. You’ll find branches of Elephant Rent A Car and Autorent Cyprus, among others, in Paphos.

Plane

Although Famagusta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 25 miles from Famagusta. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Famagusta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Famagusta is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 89 miles from Famagusta. You’ll find branches of Elephant Rent A Car and Autorent Cyprus, among others, in Paphos.

Airports near Famagusta

ECNNicosia Ercan
PFOPaphos
LCALarnaca

Airlines serving Famagusta

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,970 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,257 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
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Where to stay in Famagusta

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £209 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Famagusta

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Salamis Bay Conti Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£207+
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Hiring a car in Famagusta

Hiring a car in Famagusta costs £22 per day, on average, or £110 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, 16% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Famagusta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.53 and £22.04. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Famagusta, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Famagusta costs £22 per day, on average, or £110 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, 16% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Famagusta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.53 and £22.04. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Famagusta, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

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