How long should I plan for a layover in Larnaca?

The best layover in Larnaca is 3–12 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Larnaca?

Larnaca is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Larnaca a good layover city?

Yes. Larnaca scores 79/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke mosque

Larnaca layover (LCA). 12h. LayoverScore™ 79.

LarnacaLCA6h on the groundScore 79

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Larnaca

20 minutes to city center. 3–12 hours of layover time.

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Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke mosque

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What 12 hours in Larnaca gets you.

Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke mosque. Kamares Aqueduct (Bekir Pasha Aqueduct). Finikoudes Beach promenade.

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How long at Larnaca?

What 12 hours in Larnaca gets you.

Ancient churches and salt lakes await just minutes from the runway.

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