Protaras travel guide

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You're Going to Love Protaras

With a population of 20.230, Protaras is a must-see destination in Famagusta, Cyprus. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Protaras

Protaras in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£155
2 travellers
Flight to Protaras
3 nights at hotel
Protaras in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£155
2 travellers
Flight to Protaras
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Protaras

Plane

Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 41 km from Protaras. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Protaras from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 151 km from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Whiz Car and KEM RENTAL CARS, among others, in Paphos.

Plane

Although Protaras doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 41 km from Protaras. Nicosia Ercan is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Protaras from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Protaras is to pick up a car hire from Paphos, which is about 151 km from Protaras. You’ll find branches of Whiz Car and KEM RENTAL CARS, among others, in Paphos.

Airports near Protaras

Airlines serving Protaras

Lufthansa
Good (4,041 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,476 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,151 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,408 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,990 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,692 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,056 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (325 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (178 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (372 reviews)
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Where to stay in Protaras

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Protaras

Most booked hotels in Protaras

Nissiblu Beach Resort
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Hotel Napa Suites - Adults Only
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Grecian Park Hotel
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£3,653+
Cavo Maris Beach Hotel
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Capo Bay Hotel
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
Vrissaki Beach Hotel
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+

Hiring a car in Protaras

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.87 and £19.83. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Protaras, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Larnaca.

Expect to pay £1.24 per litre in Protaras (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.87 and £19.83. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Protaras, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.