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Pesach in Larnaca, Cyprus

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Getting there

We found no nonstop flight from New York (JFK) in late April, so plan on one connection. A nonstop would take about 11 hours; with a connection allow several hours more.

Larnaca has year-round flights from London (Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton), Paris Charles de Gaulle and Tel Aviv. Paphos also has London and Tel Aviv flights.

Most North American travelers connect through a European hub such as London, Athens, Frankfurt or Vienna, or through Tel Aviv.

Routes come from each airport’s published route list, checked October 2026. Flight times are estimates from the distance. Airlines change schedules, so confirm before you book (route list we used).

From the airport

  • Larnaca International Airport (LCA): about 20 minutes by carCyprus's main airport, just south of Larnaca town.
  • Paphos International Airport (PFO): about 1.5 hours by carA smaller airport on the west side of the island, mostly served by low-cost airlines.

Late April weather

Daytime highs are around 73°F (23°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); the sea is cool at about 66°F (19°C), fine for a quick swim but not warm.

Good to know

  • Cyprus is 7 hours ahead of New York.
  • The currency is the euro, and driving is on the left, as in Britain.
  • A rental car makes day trips easy; distances on the island are short.
  • US passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays; check entry rules for your passport.

Safety and travel advisories

What governments say about travel to this country. Nothing here is this site’s own judgment.

US State Department travel advisory for Cyprus

Level 1 of 4: Exercise normal precautions

  • The advisory treats some parts of the country differently. Read it for the area you are going to.
  • The level is for the whole country, not for the hotel or its neighborhood. Level 1 is the lowest of the four and Level 4 the highest.
  • Advisory dated May 31, 2026; I read it on October 4, 2026. Levels change, so open the advisory before you book and again before you fly.

This is the governments’ own wording, not a rating by this site. Israel’s National Security Council also publishes travel warnings for Israelis abroad. Ask the operator what security the program itself arranges, such as guards and entry checks.

Things to do on chol hamoed

Check opening times before you go; some places close or get very busy during the holiday.

  • Finikoudes promenade

    City, about 10 min away

    Larnaca's palm-lined seafront, with a sandy beach, cafes and a small medieval fort at the end.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • Church of Saint Lazarus

    History, about 10 min away

    A 9th-century stone church in the middle of Larnaca's old town.

    Good for couples, grandparents

  • Larnaca Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke

    Nature, about 15 min away

    A salt lake with walking paths and, in spring, sometimes flamingos, next to a historic mosque set among palms.

    Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents

  • Camel Park, Mazotos

    Family, about 25 min away

    A relaxed farm park with camel rides, a playground and small animals.

    Good for kids, grandparents

  • Choirokoitia

    History, about 30 min away

    A UNESCO-listed Stone Age village with rebuilt round houses on a hillside.

    Good for kids, teens, couples

  • Lefkara village

    Shopping, about 40 min away

    A pretty stone mountain village known for handmade lace and silverwork.

    Good for couples, grandparents

  • Nicosia old city

    City, about 45 min away

    The walled capital, where you can walk the old streets up to the dividing line and visit the Cyprus Museum.

    Good for teens, couples, grandparents

  • Ayia Napa and Cape Greco

    Beach, about 40 min away

    White-sand beaches such as Nissi, plus sea caves and cliff walks in Cape Greco National Forest Park.

    Good for kids, teens, couples

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