Town in Kyrenia District, Cyprus
Getting around Kyrenia
How to get around Kyrenia
The old town is walkable. Dolmuş minibuses link Kyrenia with Nicosia and nearby villages; for beaches and the castle coast a car or taxi is easier.
Ways to get around Kyrenia
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmuş (minibus) | About 30–70 TRY locally; more to Nicosia | Routes to Nicosia, Lapta, Çatalköy and Alsancak; leave when full, no fixed timetable |
| Taxi | About 350–650 TRY for 5 km | Meters are not standard; agree the price before you start |
| Rental car | From about 1,500 TRY a day | Drive on the left; useful for beaches and the Karpaz |
| Airport shuttle (KIBHAS) | About 300–500 TRY | From Ercan arrivals to Kyrenia, 45–55 min; fixed timetable, check times |
Taxis in Kyrenia
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No international ride apps operate in the north. Use metered taxis, ask your hotel to call one, or agree a price before you start.
Arriving in Kyrenia
Ercan International (ECN)
Flights arrive via Turkey. Taxi to Kyrenia about 40 km, 45–55 min, roughly £25 (agree first). KIBHAS shuttle is cheaper, about 300–500 TRY, on a fixed timetable.
Larnaca (Republic of Cyprus) (LCA)
Cross the Green Line at Nicosia (Metehan or Ledra Palace), then take a dolmuş to Kyrenia: about 2 hours. Private cross-border transfers take about 80 minutes.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and cars are common to rent. Drive on the left, carry your licence and insurance, and check that the policy covers north Cyprus.
- Driving: on the left. EU and UK licences are fine; other visitors should carry an International Driving Permit. Driving is on the left.
- Onward travel in Cyprus: No trains. Intercity buses link Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Ayia Napa, but most visitors rent a car to reach beaches and the Troodos mountains.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kyrenia?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No international ride apps operate in the north. Use metered taxis, ask your hotel to call one, or agree a price before you start.
What's the best way to get around Kyrenia?
The old town is walkable. Dolmuş minibuses link Kyrenia with Nicosia and nearby villages; for beaches and the castle coast a car or taxi is easier.
How do I get from the airport to Kyrenia?
Flights arrive via Turkey. Taxi to Kyrenia about 40 km, 45–55 min, roughly £25 (agree first). KIBHAS shuttle is cheaper, about 300–500 TRY, on a fixed timetable.
Is Kyrenia walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Cyprus by Bus
- Hermes Airports (Larnaca and Paphos)
- Ercan Airport (TAV)
- UK Foreign Office: Cyprus travel advice
- Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital
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