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How to get from Athens to Limassol (Cyprus)

Compare all transport options: bus, ferry, train, flight. Prices, durations and practical tips.

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FASTEST
1h 30min
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29€
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Distance
909 km
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Checked offer from Athens to Limassol (Cyprus): Flight, about 1h 30min, from €29. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 4, 2026): Aegean, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express; main departure point: Athens Airport GR.

Distance: 909 km. Data updated on .

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1h 30min – 1h 35min
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🚌 Departure from Athens
📍Flights leave from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, the main airport serving the Greek capital. Check your ticket for the terminal and check-in desk, and arrive early enough to drop bags and pass security calmly.
🚇From central Athens you can reach the airport by metro, suburban railway, express bus or taxi. The metro and express bus are the simplest budget options, while a taxi is convenient if you carry heavy luggage or leave very early.
⏰Departures on this route are scheduled regularly, with times varying by season and airline. Check the table on this page and your booking confirmation for the exact flight times on your travel date.
💸 Transport from 29€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 1h 30min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 4, 2026 for a departure on November 25, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
Wizz Air Hungary Flight Athens Airport GR €35 2
Wizz Air Flight Athens Airport GR €35 4
Sky Express Flight Athens Airport GR €44 6
Charlie Airlines Flight Athens Airport GR €56 2
Aegean Airlines Flight Athens Airport GR €56 7
Aegean Flight Athens Airport GR €58 8
Cyprus Airways Flight Athens Airport GR €59 2
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Practical tips

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Forget the ports for this trip

Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio are irrelevant here: this route is by air. If you arrive in Athens by ferry, make sure you know which port you land at, then plan your transfer to the airport.

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Book early for summer

Just like summer ferries to the islands, seats on popular flights fill up in high season. Book online as soon as your dates are fixed to get a wider choice of times and fares.

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Allow a buffer after ferries

Strong winds can delay or cancel crossings. If you return to Athens by boat before flying, keep a generous gap, ideally a night in Athens, so a late ferry does not make you miss your flight.

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Check the arrival airport

Cyprus has more than one airport. Before paying, confirm which one your flight lands at and plan the onward road transfer to Limassol so you are not caught out on arrival.

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Read the baggage rules

Low fares often include only a small cabin bag. If you travel with a backpack or suitcase, compare fares with checked baggage included before booking, so the final price holds no surprises.

The journey experience

Getting from Athens to Limassol is a different kind of Greek journey: there is no island-hopping puzzle to solve and no ferry timetable to decode. The only option listed for this route is a flight, so the decision is made for you, and you can spend your energy on the fun part of the trip instead of on comparing boats, coaches and trains.

Flights link Athens with Cyprus on a regular basis, and the route is served by airlines you will probably recognise from other European trips. You check in at Athens International Airport, which is well connected to the city, and you skip the question of which Athens port to use altogether. Cabin comfort is standard short-haul, with hand luggage usually included in the base fare and a checked bag often sold as an extra. Note that the flight may land at Larnaca or Paphos airport, so check the arrival airport before you book, then continue to Limassol by road.

My advice: check the price and duration shown in the table on this page, then book early if you are travelling in summer, when seats fill up fast. Compare fare conditions, baggage rules and arrival airport rather than the headline price alone. Booking online gives you instant confirmation, which is reassuring when you are linking this trip to ferries or other connections in Greece. Leave a comfortable buffer after any ferry that brings you back to Athens.

Frequently asked questions — Athens → Limassol (Cyprus)

Why visit Limassol (Cyprus)?

  • ✓ Stroll the seafront Molos promenade and its sculptures, then wander the old town around Limassol Castle
  • ✓ Explore the ancient ruins of Kourion, with its Greco-Roman theatre overlooking the sea
  • ✓ Taste Cypriot wines on the Commandaria route in the Troodos foothills villages
  • ✓ Relax on Lady's Mile beach or enjoy water sports along the Amathus coast
  • ✓ Dine on meze in the lively Old Port and Marina district after sunset
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Recommended stay
2 to 4 nights — enough for the city, Kourion and a wine villages day trip

When to visit Limassol (Cyprus)?

MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

April to June and September to October — warm sea, pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds than peak summer heat

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What to do in Limassol (Cyprus)?

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Kolossi Castle & Surroundings
This 13th-century Crusader fortress, once run by the Knights Templar and Hospitallers, sits 14 km west of the city. Climb the keep for views over the vineyards. Entry is around 4€. Go early morning to avoid tour buses, and combine it with nearby Commandaria wine tasting in the villages.
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Ancient Kourion Archaeological Site
Perched on a cliff above the sea, Kourion preserves Roman mosaics, a restored Greco-Roman theatre and a early Christian basilica. Entry costs about 4,50€. Arrive for opening or late afternoon to avoid the heat, bring water and a hat, as shade is scarce. Sunset views are superb.
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Molos Promenade Seafront Walk
The seafront promenade runs several kilometres from the Old Port to the Molos park and beyond, lined with sculptures, cafés and palm trees. It is free and ideal at sunset. Rent a bike for around 8€ per hour and ride toward the marina for a relaxed evening.
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Commandaria Wine Villages Tasting
The Troodos foothills north of Limassol produce Commandaria, one of the world's oldest named wines. Visit small family wineries in Omodos or Laneia for tastings, usually 5 to 15€. Book ahead in high season, and designate a driver, as roads are winding.
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Old Port & Medieval Castle
The Limassol Medieval Castle houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum, where Richard the Lionheart reportedly married Berengaria in 1191. Entry is about 4,50€. Afterward, wander the restored Old Port for tavernas and boat views; it is lively in the evening, so book dinner tables on weekends.
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Traditional Meze in Old Town
Sit down for a meze in a family taverna around the old market and Agiou Andreou street: a dozen small plates of halloumi, grilled meats, olives and dips. Expect 20 to 28€ per person. Come hungry, pace yourself, and ask for the local zivania spirit to finish.
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Governor's Beach & Cliffs
About 30 km east, this dark-sand beach sits beneath striking white chalk cliffs, with clear water and a few seasonal tavernas. Sunbed rental is roughly 10€. Arrive before 10:00 in summer for parking, bring sandals for the hot sand, and stay for sunset.
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Omodos & Troodos Village Detour
Escape the coast to Omodos, a stone-paved mountain village with a monastery, lace shops and wine presses. It is about 45 minutes by car. Visit on a weekday to avoid tour groups, try loukoumi sweets, and bring a layer as temperatures drop noticeably in altitude.

How long to visit Limassol (Cyprus)?

2 to 3 days

Plan 2 to 3 days in Limassol. In 2 days, walk the old town and castle, stroll the Molos promenade, and visit a winery in the Commandaria villages. With a third day, rent a car for Kourion, the Temple of Apollo Hylates and Kolossi Castle, or head up to the Troodos villages. Skip July and August if you dislike 35°C+ heat: April–May and September–October are ideal.

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