Paphos Airport is the second largest airport is the country of Cyprus. This airport is mainly used by tourists and visitors that go on holidays in Western Cyprus.  Many tourists are here to visit the popular Coral Bay, Kolossi, Emba, and Yeroskipou. In November of 2008 the airport will welcome its new terminal.

This airport handles 1.5 million passengers every year. The airport includes a bank, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, a gift shop, and a duty free store. There are also car hire areas, a nursery, a first aid area, two help desks, and special amenities for disabled or special needs passengers. The airport also has loading docks and forklifts to handle your entire luggage. The airport opened in the year 1983 and was intended to help ease the air traffic congestion. The town of Paphos is a historic town that is known and listed on the World Heritage Cultural List.

The area of Paphos is beautiful and it has a breath taking coastline. The Castle of Paphos is located next to the harbor and it is a beautiful landmark. There are a few other notable historic landmarks in the area as well such as the Tombs of the Kings and Aphrodite’s Rock which is the birthplace of the legendary Greek Goddess of love. When you are ready to depart from the airport you will find many convenient car hire stations, for example Alamo and Hertz, as well as a bus and a taxi that goes to many local destinations. This location is a perfect destination for tourists because this place has over 300 sunny and warm days every year. The climate is warm and they rarely ever have any rain to spoil your holiday. Let them welcome you at the Paphos Airport.