Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Larnaca Airport (LCA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Larnaca is one hour ahead of Amsterdam and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from four weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your AMS to LCA flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport, so getting to Larnaca (and then seeing more of Cyprus!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is transavia.
With an impressive 88.89% of services landing on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier for AMS to LCA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between AMS and LCA:
Vienna Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Right now, C$121 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$228. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book four months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to LCA.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AMS to LCA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Larnaca Airport (LCA)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near LCA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Larnaca Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Get Your Car, Aercar or 7777 Rent and explore beyond Larnaca's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Larnaca Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to central Larnaca
Larnaca Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Larnaca. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Larnaca in March.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Larnaca Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Larnaca, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to LCA in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia is just one of the many places in Cyprus waiting to be discovered once you've seen Larnaca. Around 40 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Medieval Venetian Walls, St John's Cathedral and Byzantine Museum.
If you want to check out another side of Cyprus, consider Limassol, about 56 kilometres south-west of Larnaca. Limassol Marina, Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park are key highlights.