Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ayia Napa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ayia Napa

With a population of 2.798, Ayia Napa is a must-see destination in Famagusta, Cyprus. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ayia Napa has to offer.

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When to visit Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£32
2 travellers
Flight to Ayia Napa
3 nights at hotel
Ayia Napa in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£32
2 travellers
Flight to Ayia Napa
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ayia Napa in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ayia Napa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Ayia Napa

Plane

Although Ayia Napa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 36 km from Ayia Napa. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ayia Napa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ayia Napa is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 146 km from Ayia Napa. You’ll find branches of Elephant Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Paphos.

Plane

Although Ayia Napa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 36 km from Ayia Napa. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ayia Napa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ayia Napa is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 146 km from Ayia Napa. You’ll find branches of Elephant Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Paphos.

Airports near Ayia Napa

Airlines serving Ayia Napa

Lufthansa
Good (8,124 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,439 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ayia Napa

From 5-star hotels such as the Amarande -Adults Only to great affordable options like the Flora Maria Annex, Ayia Napa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £240 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ayia Napa

Most booked hotels in Ayia Napa

Amarande -Adults Only
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£216+
Nissiblu Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£203+
Cavo Maris Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£155+
Grecian Park Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£163+
Tasia Maris Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Evalena Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£148+

Hiring a car in Ayia Napa

Hiring a car in Ayia Napa costs £33 per day, on average, or £195 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ayia Napa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.52 and £20.70. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ayia Napa, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ayia Napa costs £33 per day, on average, or £195 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ayia Napa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.52 and £20.70. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ayia Napa, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.