Paphos makes it easy to get airborne without the big hub hassle. The airport sits close to the resort city and serves a wide spread of European destinations, so you can plan weekend flights from Paphos or longer trips with minimal ground time.
Paphos International Airport PFO is about 15 km from the city center, so the ride is short and predictable. The terminal is compact and easy to navigate, which many travelers appreciate for its quick kerb to gate experience, though it can feel busy during the summer season. Nonstop reach includes capitals and regional cities across Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, with onward one stop options to almost anywhere. That mix makes cheap flights from Paphos attractive for both short breaks and longer itineraries, especially when you are flexible on dates and airports. Seasonal patterns are clear here, with more frequencies from April to October and leaner schedules in winter, so timing your trip matters for both choice and value.
Pick from short hops to the region or longer European legs. Flight times below are approximate and subject to change.
Athens is a staple at about 1 hour 40 minutes nonstop, popular for city breaks and onward ferries into the Greek Islands. Tel Aviv is the quickest international hop at roughly 55 minutes nonstop, a favorite for food weekends and beach time. For the UK, London is a year round draw at around 4 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes depending on the airport, with options across low cost and full service carriers. You can browse culture packed getaways to Paris at about 4 hours 30 minutes to Paris Orly, or head to Amsterdam in roughly 4 hours 30 minutes for canals and museums.
Central Europe is well covered for shoulder season travel. Vienna is around 3 hours 10 minutes nonstop, Budapest about 2 hours 55 minutes, and Munich about 3 hours 35 minutes. Further west, Dublin is around 5 hours, Berlin about 3 hours 35 minutes, and Brussels around 4 hours 45 minutes. Closer to the Balkans and the Caucasus, Bucharest and Sofia are both about 2 hours 30 minutes, Zagreb about 2 hours 30 minutes, and Yerevan around 3 hours 30 minutes. Schedules vary by season and day of week, so last minute flights from Paphos to these cities may appear or disappear quickly. Airlines flying from Paphos include low cost specialists and national carriers. For example, Ryanair serves a wide European network, Wizz Air connects to select Central and Eastern European cities, and a mix of other airlines operate routes such as Athens, London (London), Tel Aviv (Tel Aviv), Paris Orly (Paris), Amsterdam (Amsterdam), Munich, Dublin, Vienna, Budapest, and Yerevan. Exact schedules and operating airlines change by season and are subject to change.
Prices tend to be higher in the April to October peak and lower in the November to March off peak, with shoulder months often offering the sweet spot between value and weather. Flexibility across a few days or nearby airports usually beats fixed dates for price.
A common rule of thumb for European trips is to look and book roughly four to six weeks before departure for a good balance of choice and price, though holiday periods require more lead time. If you are monitoring a specific route like Paphos to London or Paphos to Tel Aviv, use Set a Price Alert so you get notified when fares move and can lock in a deal fast. If you are still exploring, Kiwi’s anywhere search combined with the Nomad Search Tool can uncover multi city combinations and loop trips that cost less than separate bookings. For spontaneous escapes, check midweek departures, fly out late and return early, and keep an eye on shoulder season weeks when airlines often add capacity but demand is softer. All availability and pricing examples are subject to change.
Here is the practical detail you need for a smooth departure day, from getting to the terminal to making smart carrier choices.
Paphos International Airport PFO sits about 15 km from central Paphos. Bus 612 links Harbour Station in town to the bus stop opposite the terminal in roughly 30 minutes, a simple and low cost ride that suits hand luggage travelers well. Taxis wait outside the terminal and typically take 20 to 30 minutes to the main resort areas, with example fares to central Paphos starting around 35 euros, subject to change. Facilities include lounges, family friendly spaces, and accessibility services, and the terminal’s compact layout helps keep walking times short.
On the airline side, budget carriers offer depth and frequency to European cities, while full service airlines connect into major hubs. Ryanair is a mainstay for point to point routes, and Wizz Air covers select Central and Eastern Europe connections. Full service examples typically include national carriers on routes such as Athens or major European hubs. Schedules, operating days, and seasonal patterns shift across the year and are subject to change.
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