Stansted Lands a New Daily Cyprus Route
Cyprus Airways is introducing a direct route between London Stansted and Larnaca, giving holidaymakers another option to reach Cyprus without changing planes. The planned year-round service will continue through winter, when some seasonal routes stop operating. Stansted also serves passengers travelling through north and east London, while the Larnaca arrival point offers access to both the city and resorts farther along the island's southeastern coast.
What to Know About the New Cyprus Flights
- Route: London Stansted (STN)–Larnaca (LCA), direct both ways.
- Airline: Cyprus Airways.
- Launch: 23 April 2027; bookings open.
- Frequency: Daily, seven days a week.
- Season: Year-round, including winter.
- Example fare: From €423 return in Economy, departing Larnaca; selected dates, subject to change.
- Economy Basic: 10kg cabin bag and 5kg personal item; checked baggage extra.
- Booking: Cyprus Airways, app or travel agents.
Economy Basic tickets are non-refundable apart from eligible unused airport taxes; changes cost €40 per direction plus any fare difference. Economy Flex includes a 23kg checked bag and standard seat selection. Flex tickets can be refunded more than an hour before departure, subject to a €40 cancellation fee per direction. London-origin prices and exact flight times should be checked through Cyprus Airways' booking system before paying.
Larnaca Airport is close to Mackenzie Beach and the Salt Lake, while St. Lazarus Church and the waterfront are in the city centre. Bus 425 connects the airport with Larnaca; a daytime cash ticket costs €2.70, rising to €4.70 between 9pm and 4am. Ayia Napa and Protaras lie farther east, with onward buses available. Stansted Express reaches London Liverpool Street in around 48 minutes.
Jet2 already flies between Stansted and Larnaca on selected dates, while easyJet serves Larnaca from Gatwick. Compare the full return fare, baggage charges and airport transfers before choosing a departure. British visitors can stay in Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Cyprus is outside Schengen, so these visits do not count towards the Schengen allowance or involve EES registration.