Cyprus punches above its size as a launchpad — a €134 hop to Beirut, cheap Morocco and Caucasus routes, and a surprising spread of African and Indian Ocean long-haul from an island most people only think of as a destination.
Larnaca (LCA) is Cyprus’s main gateway, and there’s no airport rail, so the bus is your friend. The Kapnos Airport Shuttle to Nicosia runs for about €9–10, and the Limassol Airport Express is around €10 (children €5), taking roughly 50 minutes. If you’re heading into Larnaca town itself, the public bus is just €1.50 by day (€2.50 at night). The shuttles run from early morning to late evening, so even a red-eye arrival is covered — for an island this compact, that’s all the transport planning you need.
As a base, Cyprus’s value is its position at the edge of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The short regional hops are genuinely cheap, and the island reaches far further into Africa and the Indian Ocean than its size suggests.
The cheap regional escapes
Three fares anchor cheap Cyprus. Beirut at €134 is the headline — a 35-minute hop to Lebanon, close enough to be a day trip in theory — while Marrakech (€200) reaches Morocco’s souks and Georgia (Tbilisi) at €228 opens the Caucasus. These are the impulse routes: short, cheap and a world away from the island, perfect for a long weekend that doesn’t dent the budget.
The Atlantic and African mid-haul
The middle tier stretches Cyprus’s range. Sal (€560) and Dakar (€586) reach Cabo Verde and Senegal on the Atlantic, while Krabi (€586) swings the other way to Thailand’s Andaman coast. Delhi (€709 with a bag) opens India. These aren’t impulse fares, but they’re well-priced for the distance and turn a small Mediterranean island into a credible springboard for bigger trips.
The African long-haul ceiling
Cyprus’s deepest reach is into Africa. Johannesburg (€764 with a bag) is the standout — South Africa from a Mediterranean island, with a bag included — while Nairobi (€824), Entebbe (€834) and Douala (€910), all with bags, cover East and Central Africa. The top of the board is Mahé in the Seychelles (€1,048 with a bag) — the Indian Ocean dream, expensive in absolute terms but a remarkable connection from an island this size.
Bag fares: long-haul included, regional bare
The familiar split. The cheap regional hops (Beirut, Marrakech, Georgia) and the mid-haul Atlantic routes (Sal, Dakar, Krabi) are shown as base fares — check whether a bag is bundled, as the budget tickets on these routes are often cabin-only. The African and Indian long-haul fares (Delhi, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Entebbe, Douala, Mahé) include a checked bag, which makes sense for the longer trips they serve. Confirm the allowance at booking either way.
Cheapest destinations from Cyprus right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | €134 | €134 — a 35-minute hop to Lebanon, the cheapest route on the board. |
| Marrakech | €200 | €200 to Morocco's souks, riads and the gateway to the Atlas. |
| Georgia | €228 | €228 to Tbilisi — the underrated, affordable Caucasus. |
| Sal | €560 | €560 to Cabo Verde's most popular beach island, mid-Atlantic. |
| Dakar | €586 | €586 into Senegal and the West African Atlantic coast. |
| Krabi | €586 | €586 to Thailand's Andaman coast — beaches and limestone karsts. |
| Delhi | €709 incl. bag | €709 with a bag into India's capital and the gateway to the north. |
| Johannesburg | €764 incl. bag | €764 with a bag — South Africa from a Mediterranean island. |
| Nairobi | €824 incl. bag | €824 with a bag into Kenya and the East African safari gateway. |
| Entebbe | €834 incl. bag | €834 with a bag into Uganda and the source of the Nile. |
| Douala | €910 incl. bag | €910 with a bag to Cameroon's largest city and economic hub. |
| Mahe | €1048 incl. bag | €1,048 with a bag to the Seychelles — the Indian Ocean dream. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Cyprus?
Beirut at around €134 — a 35-minute hop to Lebanon and easily the cheapest route, with Marrakech (€200) and Georgia/Tbilisi (€228) close behind.
How do I get from Larnaca Airport into the city?
The Kapnos shuttle to Nicosia is about €9–10 and the Limassol Airport Express around €10. For Larnaca town, the public bus is €1.50 by day (€2.50 at night). There's no airport rail link.
Can you fly to Africa from Cyprus?
Yes, surprisingly far — Johannesburg (€764 with a bag), Nairobi (€824), Entebbe (€834) and Douala (€910), all with bags, plus the Seychelles (Mahé) at around €1,048. Strong reach for a small island.
Do these Cyprus fares include a checked bag?
The African and Indian long-haul fares (Delhi, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Entebbe, Douala, Mahé) include a bag; the cheap regional and mid-haul routes are often cabin-only. Confirm at booking.
Is Cyprus a good base for cheap flights?
For its size, yes — cheap regional hops to Beirut, Morocco and the Caucasus, plus unexpectedly deep African and Indian Ocean long-haul, make it a credible springboard for bigger trips.
How current are these Cyprus prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Use each as a target for that route and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.