Taxis and Transfers in Cyprus
Cyprus is a island best explored at your own pace, and that starts the moment you land. Whether you're touching down at Larnaca or Paphos airport, crossing to the north via Ercan, or just need a reliable ride between Ayia Napa, Nicosia, and the coast, a good taxi or transfer service takes the stress out of arrival and gets you straight into holiday mode.
The island has a dense, well-reviewed network of taxi and minibus operators covering the main tourist hubs: Larnaca, Paphos, Nicosia, Ayia Napa, and the Ercan Airport area in the north. Many drivers specialise in airport runs and pre-booked transfers, which tends to make for smoother pickups and more predictable journeys than hailing on the spot.
This page rounds up the taxi and transfer operators worth knowing about across Cyprus, along with practical pointers on choosing between them, what to expect from a transfer, and when it pays to book ahead.
Airport transfers: Larnaca, Paphos and Ercan
Most visitors will book a taxi for exactly one of two moments: the arrival or the departure. Operators such as Paphostaxiairport Taxi Services and Sam's Taxi Paphos Cyprus are set up specifically around Paphos airport runs, while Terzo 24/7 Taxi/Transfers, Max7taxi Cyprus Taxi & MiniBus Service, VIP Transfers Cyprus, and Taxi Cyprus N1 are based around Larnaca, the island's busiest airport gateway.
If you're flying into the north of the island, Ayar Kıbrıs Transfer - Ercan Havalimanı Transfer Şirketi and Kıbrıs Airport Transfer cover Ercan Airport transfers specifically — useful to know since this is a separate network from the southern airport taxis.
For Nicosia itself, Taxi Cyprus Net | Airport Taxi Service and Taxi cab Nicosia both operate as dedicated airport and city taxi services.
Choosing a driver or transfer company
With so many taxi and minibus operators listed across Larnaca, Paphos, Nicosia, and Ayia Napa, the services here are consistently well reviewed, which says a lot about standards on the island generally. A few things worth factoring in when you pick:
- Minibus vs. standard taxi — operators like VIP Transfers Cyprus and Alex Cyprus Taxi run as minibus taxi services, a better fit for groups or families with luggage than a standard car.
- Local specialists — companies based directly in the town you're visiting (for example Sam's Taxi Paphos Cyprus in Paphos or LORIS CYPRUS TAXI, Ayia Napa in Ayia Napa) tend to know the area's resorts, hotels, and back routes well.
- Review volume — operators with a long track record of reviews, such as iTaxi Cyprus Taxi & MiniBus Service and LORIS CYPRUS TAXI, Ayia Napa, have handled a high number of trips, which is reassuring for first-time visitors.
Booking tips for getting around Cyprus
Pre-booking is the norm for airport transfers in Cyprus rather than hailing a taxi curbside, especially if you're arriving late at night or travelling with a group. Operators such as Stan Taxi & Minibus Cyprus Paphos Trip and Cyprus taxi services cater to this kind of advance, point-to-point arrangement.
If your trip involves crossing between the Republic of Cyprus and the north, it's worth knowing that taxi networks largely operate on either side of the line — so a transfer booked for Larnaca or Paphos won't typically extend to Ercan or Nicosia's northern districts, and vice versa.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I book an airport taxi in advance or find one on arrival?
Pre-booking is common practice in Cyprus, particularly for airport transfers, and many of the operators listed here are set up for exactly this kind of advance arrangement.
What's the difference between a taxi service and a minibus taxi service?
A standard taxi service suits individuals or couples, while a minibus taxi service like VIP Transfers Cyprus or Alex Cyprus Taxi is designed for groups or families travelling with more luggage.
Can the same taxi company take me to both Larnaca and Ercan airports?
Not usually — operators tend to be based around either the southern airports (Larnaca and Paphos) or Ercan Airport in the north, so it's worth choosing a company local to your arrival or departure point.
Are taxi services available outside the main tourist towns?
Yes, the directory includes operators based in smaller areas such as Aradippou, Oroklini, and Egkomi, alongside the well-known hubs of Larnaca, Paphos, Nicosia, and Ayia Napa.
How do I know if a taxi company is reliable?
Look at how consistently a company is reviewed over a high number of trips — operators such as iTaxi Cyprus Taxi & MiniBus Service and LORIS CYPRUS TAXI, Ayia Napa have built up a large volume of well-regarded reviews.