Paphos Airport to Paphos Town: The Cheapest Ways to Get In

Buses, shared shuttles and taxis compared on price band, journey time and where they actually drop you in Paphos.

The 612 Bus: The Cheapest Way Into Town

The 612 runs between Paphos International Airport and Paphos town via Yeroskipou and Kato Paphos, and it is by far the least expensive option. Tickets are bought from the driver on board; the fare sits in the low single-figure euro range. The bus runs roughly every hour during the day, with a reduced evening service, and the trip to the Kato Paphos seafront takes around 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic on the B6. The airport stop is right outside the terminal.

The practical catch is timing and luggage. If your flight lands late at night, you may find the last departures have gone and you are looking at a taxi anyway. Buses are standard city vehicles with limited luggage space, and you will be standing if it is busy. For a solo traveller with a backpack arriving mid-morning, I would book nothing else. For a family with three suitcases after a night flight, I would not.

Shared Shuttles and Pre-Booked Transfers

Shared shuttle services collect several arriving passengers and drop each at their hotel door, typically running to Kato Paphos, Paphos town centre and the Coral Bay strip. You book online in advance and pay per person, so a couple travelling together pays less than two separate taxis. Journey times stretch to 45 to 60 minutes because of the multiple stops, and you may wait at the airport for a later flight to land. It is the middle option: more than the bus, far less than a taxi.

Pre-booked private transfers cost more than a shared shuttle but less than a metered taxi hailed at the rank, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name board. For a group of four sharing, the per-person figure often lands close to shuttle pricing with none of the waiting. If you are arriving after 22:00, this is the option I would book, because you are not gambling on the bus schedule or queueing for a rank taxi with tired children.

Taxis, Car Hire and Driving Yourself

Airport taxis run on a meter from the rank outside arrivals, and the fare to Kato Paphos and the town centre usually falls in a moderate band for the 15-kilometre, 20 to 25-minute run along the B6. Agree nothing verbally; the meter is the meter. Ride-hailing apps have limited coverage on the island, so do not count on one being available at 2am. There is no train, and no useful alternative route avoiding the coast road.

Car hire desks sit in the arrivals hall, with a week's rental on a small hatchback costing more than any single transfer but making sense if you plan to reach Latchi, Polis, the Akamas peninsula or Troodos. Parking in Kato Paphos around Poseidonos Avenue is tight in July and August. Unless you are touring the island, I would skip the car for a short break and book a hotel in walking distance of the Kato Paphos seafront or the town centre instead.

Choosing by Arrival Time and Where You Sleep

Where you are staying changes the maths more than the transport does. Kato Paphos, around Poseidonos Avenue and the harbour, is the closest cluster of hotels to the airport road, making every option cheaper and quicker. Paphos old town, up by Kennedy Square, adds ten minutes. Coral Bay and Peyia push the taxi fare up noticeably and the bus becomes a two-bus journey. Decide your base first, then pick the transfer.

Book the transfer for the arrival and leave the return loose if you have a daytime flight; the 612 back to the airport is easy from the seafront stops. If you are booking a hotel in Paphos through this site, check the address against the 612 route before you commit to a bus plan, and factor in a taxi for a late landing. Late June, July and August are peak: expect fuller buses and slower B6 traffic.

Questions, answered

How much is the bus from Paphos Airport to Paphos?

The 612 airport bus is the cheapest option by a wide margin, with the fare bought from the driver falling in the low single-figure euro range. Exact fares change, so check the current Paphos bus operator timetable before you travel and carry some cash as a backup.

How long does the bus take from Paphos Airport to Kato Paphos?

Roughly 25 to 30 minutes to the Kato Paphos seafront, depending on traffic on the B6 and how many stops are called at. Services run about hourly through the day. Allow extra time in July and August, when the coast road slows considerably in the afternoon.

Is there a bus from Paphos Airport at night?

Evening services are reduced and the last departure may not suit a late landing. If your flight arrives after about 22:00, plan a taxi or a pre-booked transfer instead and do not rely on the bus. Check the current timetable for your date before flying.

Are taxis from Paphos Airport metered?

Yes, taxis from the rank outside arrivals run on a meter, and the fare to Kato Paphos or the town centre usually falls in a moderate band for the roughly 15-kilometre run. Agree nothing verbally and do not use unlicensed drivers approaching you inside the terminal.

Should I book a shared shuttle or a private transfer?

A shared shuttle is cheaper per person but can take 45 to 60 minutes because of multiple hotel drops. A private transfer costs more but meets you in arrivals and leaves immediately. For groups of three or four, the private transfer often works out close to shuttle pricing per head.

Do I need a car in Paphos?

Not if you are staying in Kato Paphos and mainly want the harbour, the archaeological park and the beaches. Hire a car only if you plan day trips to the Akamas, Latchi, Polis or Troodos. Parking around Poseidonos Avenue is difficult in high summer.

Which part of Paphos is easiest to reach from the airport?

Kato Paphos, around Poseidonos Avenue and the harbour, is closest to the airport road and quickest by every mode of transport. Paphos old town adds around ten minutes. Coral Bay and Peyia are further and usually mean a higher taxi fare or a two-bus journey.

When is the busiest time to arrive in Paphos?

Late June through August is peak season, with fuller buses, longer taxi queues and slower traffic on the B6. Spring and autumn are calmer and cheaper, and the weather is still warm enough for the beach. Book your hotel early for July and August, when seafront rooms in Kato Paphos go first.

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