Larnaca Airport, to Nicosia.
Line K-LN, Kapnos Shuttle. The Kapnos shuttle is the only direct way to get from LCA to central Nicosia without a taxi.
The next departure.
The Kapnos shuttle is the only direct way to get from LCA to central Nicosia without a taxi. €8 single, hourly twenty-four hours, fifty minutes on the A2 motorway. Pick it up at the arrivals curb, step off at Solomos Square downtown.
Where you catch it. From LCA: arrivals curb, bay 4 (Kapnos kiosk above). From Nicosia: Solomos Square interchange, lower deck, signposted 'Airport / Αεροδρόμιο'.
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- €8.00Motion card tap
Fares, honestly.
Children & seniors: Under 6 ride free. Cypriot students and seniors (65+) ride at the reduced rate, show the card once on boarding.
- €8.00
Single, paid on board
- No
Motion card tap
- about €55
Taxi
- €45 a day
Rental car
A taxi LCA → Nicosia runs €50-€55. Travel Express shared cab is €11 per seat but requires a phone booking 90 minutes ahead.
Taxi and hire car prices are rough guides, for comparison.
What the ride is actually like.
Leaves the airport, joins the A2 within five minutes, and stays on the motorway the whole way. One mid-route pickup at Larnaca's Athinon Avenue stop, then non-stop to Solomos.
Truly twenty-four hours
Even at 03:00 there's a service, timed to meet long-haul arrivals. Buy your ticket at the kiosk or directly from the driver.
Luggage in the hold
Two suitcases per passenger go underneath, free. Carry-on at your feet.
Wi-Fi and USB
All Kapnos coaches carry onboard Wi-Fi and USB-A sockets between seats. Decent for catching up after a flight.
Arrive at Solomos
Solomos Square is the geographic centre of Nicosia, the Old Town's Ledra Street is a six-minute walk, and most hotels are within €5 by taxi from here.
Full timetable.
Direct from Kapnos Airport Shuttle. Departures from the LCA arrivals curb.
Allow 50-60 minutes to Solomos depending on Nicosia traffic. Tickets on-board or pre-paid online.
Heading back? Nicosia → LCA. Mirrored hourly service from Solomos. Allow ninety minutes before your flight closes.
Plan the return tripCommon questions.
Do I need to book?
No, buy on the day at the kiosk or on board. Pre-booking online (kapnosairportshuttle.com) is sensible at peak holiday weeks.
Does it run at night?
Yes, every hour, twenty-four hours. The 03:30 and 04:30 services are usually quiet, useful for early-morning Nicosia arrivals.
Is luggage really free?
Two suitcases plus carry-on per ticket. Beyond that, a small surcharge at the driver's discretion.
Where exactly is the LCA stop?
Walk out of arrivals, turn right past the taxi rank, the Kapnos coach is at bay 4. The kiosk sells tickets, snacks and coffee.
Can I use a Motion card?
Not on Kapnos, it's a private operator. Cash, card or pre-paid online ticket only.
Open the planner before you board.
Aloya tracks the Kapnos shuttle against its live schedule and stitches your onward Nicosia trip, to your hotel, to Solomos for the Old Town, or to the universities, into one tap.