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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 August
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Famagusta in August
Estimated hotel price
£34
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 40 km from Famagusta. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, American Airlines, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Famagusta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Famagusta is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 144 km from Famagusta. You’ll find branches of Elephant Rent A Car and Budget, among others, in Paphos.

Plane

Although Famagusta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 40 km from Famagusta. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, American Airlines, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Famagusta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Famagusta is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 144 km from Famagusta. You’ll find branches of Elephant Rent A Car and Budget, among others, in Paphos.

Airports near Famagusta

ECNNicosia Ercan
PFOPaphos
LCALarnaca

Airlines serving Famagusta

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (392 reviews)
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Where to stay in Famagusta

Average rates range from around £51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Famagusta

Most booked hotels in Famagusta

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Salamis Bay Conti Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£109+
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Hiring a car in Famagusta

Expect to pay £1.17 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 £13.97 and £18.63.

Expect to pay £1.17 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 £13.97 and £18.63.

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