28 June 2026

Larnaca Airport to Protaras Transfer: Distance, Prices, Pickup and Drop-off Points, and Booking

Larnaca Airport Transfer to Protaras

Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs scheduled shared transfers from Larnaca Airport to Protaras for €15 per adult and €5 per child, with a journey time of approximately 65 minutes via the A3 motorway. Departures run from 02:30 to 23:25 daily from the arrivals hall. Each passenger allowance covers one 20 kg suitcase plus hand luggage. Online booking closes 60 minutes before departure; cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance incur a €1 fee per ticket.

How do you get from Larnaca Airport to Protaras?
Kapnos gets you from Larnaca Airport to Protaras in approximately 65 minutes, covering 54–66 km via the A3 motorway, at a fixed adult fare of €15 one-way. As one of the available airport transfers from Larnaca Airport to Protaras, Kapnos departs from a dedicated stop at Larnaca Airport arrivals and drops passengers at two fixed stops in Protaras: Pernera Avenue and Protaras Avenue. No transfers are required and there is no need to navigate through Larnaca city centre.

How far is Protaras from Larnaca Airport?
The distance from Larnaca Airport to Protaras is approximately 40–45 km in a straight line and 54–66 km by road, depending on the exact route and the location of the final hotel or accommodation. Most drivers follow the A3 motorway east from Larnaca towards Ayia Napa, then continue along local roads north into Protaras. The road distance varies within that range because Protaras extends along a coastal strip, and the specific drop-off stop affects the final kilometres.

How much does a transfer from Larnaca Airport to Protaras cost?
On the Kapnos Airport Shuttle, one-way tickets between Larnaca Airport and Protaras cost €15 per adult, €5 per child aged 2–12, with infants under 2 travelling free.

Kapnos also offers private and charter transfers on request, using minibuses, buses, or coaches, booked per vehicle rather than per seat. Pricing for those arrangements is quoted individually based on group size, vehicle type, and itinerary, and does not follow the standard shared shuttle fare structure.

Where do pickup and drop-off take place?
Kapnos Airport Shuttle picks up at the dedicated shuttle counter and bus stop at Larnaca Airport. It drops passengers at two fixed stops in Protaras: Pernera Avenue and Protaras Avenue, rather than at individual hotel addresses or villa entrances.

Where is the pickup point at Larnaca Airport?
The Kapnos airport counter sits near the exit in the arrivals hall. Passengers with pre-booked tickets proceed directly from the counter to the Kapnos bus stop outside the terminal; those buying on the day can do so at the counter, subject to availability. Passengers should aim to reach the Kapnos bus stop at least 10 minutes before their scheduled departure. Counter staff at the arrivals hall can confirm the next available service and assist with seat allocation.

Where does the driver drop you off in Protaras?
The shared Kapnos shuttle does not offer door-to-door drop-off to individual accommodation addresses. 2 designated stops serve the Protaras and Pernera resort areas:

  • Pernera Avenue,
    a bus stop on Pernera Avenue, approximately 150 metres from the Windmills hotel
  • Protaras Avenue, the McDonald's bus stop on Protaras Avenue

Most passengers walk to their hotel from the relevant stop or take a short local taxi ride for the final leg. Passengers requiring drop-off at a specific accommodation address must arrange a separate private or charter transfer directly with Kapnos; that service operates independently of the standard scheduled shuttle.

What is included in the transfer service?
The Kapnos Airport Shuttle fare covers a confirmed place on a scheduled shared coach running directly between Larnaca Airport and Protaras, with fixed pickup at the airport arrivals hall and drop-off at Pernera Avenue or Protaras Avenue. Each passenger allowance includes one 20 kg suitcase plus one item of hand luggage. Most vehicles provide air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and reclining seats.

What is the luggage allowance?
Each Kapnos Airport Shuttle passenger may bring 1 large suitcase weighing up to 20 kg, plus 1 piece of hand luggage. This allowance applies per passenger across the airport coach fleet. Passengers should still verify their airline's own luggage rules separately, as those limits govern what can be checked onto the flight itself.

Extra or oversized items, sports equipment, pushchairs, or bicycle bags may be carried only when space permits. Travellers with non-standard luggage should contact Kapnos before travel to confirm whether their items can be accommodated.

Are child seats available?
Kapnos does not supply dedicated child seats or baby seats on its shared airport shuttle buses. Coaches are fitted with standard seatbelts. Parents travelling with infants or young children who wish to use a child seat should contact Kapnos before travel to discuss whether they can bring and install their own seat on the scheduled service.

Is Wi-Fi available in the vehicle?
Most Kapnos Airport Shuttle vehicles on the Larnaca Airport–Protaras route offer free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, reclining seats, and USB charging ports. Onboard equipment can vary between vehicles; passengers who require guaranteed connectivity for work or communication should confirm availability when booking.

How do you book a transfer from Larnaca Airport to Protaras?
The primary booking method is the Kapnos Airport Shuttle website using the online reservation form. The process runs in five steps:

  1. Select "Larnaca Airport" as the origin and "Protaras" as the destination
  2. Choose the relevant Protaras stop, Pernera Avenue or Protaras Avenue
  3. Select the travel date and the preferred departure time from the published timetable
  4. Enter the number of passengers: adults, children (aged 2–12), and infants (aged 0–2)
  5. Provide contact details and complete payment through the JCC secure gateway

Online booking closes approximately 60 minutes before departure, subject to seat availability. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Kapnos airport counter on the day of travel, but pre-booking online is recommended, particularly during peak summer months, to secure a specific seat on a specific departure.

When are transfers available?
On the Larnaca Airport–Protaras route, departures run from 02:30 to 23:25 with multiple services throughout the day. Departure times are subject to seasonal adjustment; passengers must check the up to date timetable for their exact travel date rather than relying on historical schedules.

How far in advance should you book?
Book at least 48 hours before departure for shoulder-season travel, and at least one week in advance during June, July, and August, when popular time slots fill quickly. While online booking remains open until 60 minutes before departure, that window does not guarantee seats on a preferred service. Passengers who book in advance secure a confirmed seat on a specific departure at a fixed fare.

What is the cancellation policy?
Kapnos applies a € 1-per-ticket cancellation fee for bookings cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; the remaining balance is refunded. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure, and no-shows result in no refund; the full ticket amount is retained.

Can you transfer from Protaras to Larnaca Airport?
Yes, Kapnos operates the same shuttle service in the reverse direction, from Protaras to Larnaca Airport. The Protaras–Larnaca Airport route carries a scheduled journey time of approximately 60 minutes, with the shuttle also serving Nissi Avenue 80 in Ayia Napa en route.

Booking follows the same process as the inbound journey: passengers select Protaras as the origin, choose their stop (Pernera Avenue or Protaras Avenue), select a departure time from the published timetable, and complete the reservation at kapnosairportshuttle.com.

To allow sufficient time for check-in and airport security, travellers should select a Protaras departure that arrives at Larnaca Airport at least 90 minutes before their flight departure time.

Plan Your Larnaca Airport–Protaras Transfer
The Kapnos Airport Shuttle connects Larnaca International Airport with Protaras at a fixed adult fare of €15 one-way, with a scheduled journey time of approximately 65 minutes and drop-off at 2 resort stops: Pernera Avenue and Protaras Avenue. The same service operates in reverse for passengers departing from Protaras.

Booking your shuttle bus online
before you travel guarantees a confirmed seat, fixes the fare, and gives a clear departure time to plan around, removing the cost uncertainty of a taxi and the complexity of a multi-leg public bus journey.