Tours to Cyprus from Ukraine
Every tourist dreams of being in Greece at least once, a country called the “cradle of philosophy”! Here, every corner is imbued with ancient history, interesting and attractive in its own way for Ukrainian travelers.
You should choose a resort in Cyprus based on your own interests and preferences; no one will definitely be bored on vacation here:
- Paphos is one of the oldest cities in Cyprus and the whole country; incredible remains of past civilizations have been preserved here: the Royal Tombs, the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, the Odeon Theater, the Temple of Dionysus, the catacombs of St. Solomon. It should be noted that the resort is also called elite, because there are a huge number of fashionable hotels, expensive restaurants, clubs around;
- Ayia Napa is a small, colorful town, architecture in the old Greek style is everywhere, will delight the eyes of Ukrainian tourists. Relaxing at this resort is relatively inexpensive, very pleasant and interesting. It is recommended to come for family tourists, youth groups, couples in love - there is something for everyone! Ayia Napa has a large number of day and night entertainment, as well as a lot of excursion programs for visiting the monastery of the same name, Rock Tombs, Cape Greco, Varosha quarter;
- Protaras is a town near Fig Tree Bay, which is famous for its luxurious beaches, where the waters are clean and there are no high waves. Swimming and sunbathing here is a pleasure! You can also go diving and take a boat trip to explore picturesque places. Protaras is also famous for its unique attractions that will be of interest to adults and children - the Church of Elijah the Prophet, the Aphrodite path, the village of Liopetri;
- Pissouri is a young resort, actually located in a picturesque fishing village. There is a pleasant atmosphere, peace and tranquility, everything for a harmonious holiday surrounded by wild nature. The landscapes are rich in the sea, mountain ranges, rocks, dense green spaces and low houses of local residents. Every tourist should taste plenty of seafood, wine, and local fruits, which are in abundance here. It is also worth visiting the most interesting places - the church of Apostolos Andreas and Agios Mavrikios, the chapel of the Prophet Elijah, the temples of Ilatis and Aphrodite, the Kouklia Museum;
- Limassol is the busiest, noisiest resort in Cyprus. Young people are having fun here all day long, cafes, bars, discos, and many daytime entertainment establishments are open. Tourists with children can visit amusement parks and a zoo. Active travelers will be able to enjoy a beach holiday and engage in a number of sea sports. Diving. Limassol has many attractions - the ruins of Amathus, the Old Port, Kolossi Castle, the Museum of the Middle Ages, the Temple of Apollo Hylates, Limassol Castle.
Each of the listed resorts is able to offer tourists a holiday in the mild Mediterranean climate, as well as an unforgettable experience of Greek culture.
How to get to Ukrainian airports for a flight to Cyprus?
International airports in Ukraine make a number of flights to different countries of the world, but you can fly to Cyprus on vacation from several large cities in the country.
You can get to each of them by personal transport - this is the best option that does not require extra time and effort. The territory of each air terminal has paid, securely guarded parking. Personal vehicles can be parked here for periods ranging from several hours to weeks.
In case the flight is late at night or early in the morning, tourists are advised to use the services of a taxi service, because the vehicles do not work or run quite rarely. The cost of the trip will directly depend on the distance, weight of luggage, number of passengers, as well as the type of car (economy, comfort, luxury).
Travelers will also be able to get to any airport terminal using public transport:
- Kyiv - using the metro you will be able to get to the Boryspilskaya station, then you will have to cover the rest of the distance by hitchhiking. The most convenient way to get there is by minibuses - No. 316/317/318, 474, 220, 535, 415, 178. Trolleybuses No. 9 and 22 also move in the indicated direction. A comfortable Skybus bus departs from the railway station, which goes almost to the terminal. The average fare ranges from 5 to 25 hryvnia.
- Lviv - the location of the international airport is quite convenient, because you can quickly and inexpensively get to it by routes No. 48, 10, 9. This public transport runs at intervals of 20 - 40 minutes, depending on the time of day, and also taking into account weekends and holidays.
- Dnepr – going to the city’s airport terminal is possible only by two buses - No. 60 and 109. The schedule is tight, so you will have to wait no more than 15 - 20 minutes for transport on weekdays.
- Odessa is a city that differs from the rest in that the airport here is located quite close to the center and also has excellent transport links. Therefore, it is better for passengers on international flights to travel by the following minibuses - No. 232, 14, 117, 129, 156. The fare ranges from 6 to 18 hryvnia.
- Kharkov – Kharkov airport is 12 kilometers away from the center, however, this does not create problems for tourists to get there via several city routes. Buses No. 152, 5, 255, 115 go in the direction of the airport terminal. Travel time should be calculated taking into account heavy city traffic in the morning, as well as during rush hour. The average fare will be 8 – 15 hryvnia.
- Kherson – getting passengers on international flights to Kherson airport will be somewhat more difficult than in other cities of Ukraine. There is only one bus No. 101 in the right direction, which moves along Zheleznodorozhnaya Street, through the city bus station, and the Central Market. The final stop is in the village of Chernobaevka, from where tourists will need to cover the rest of the journey another 3 kilometers along the E58 highway. This can be done by passing intercity buses or by hitchhiking.
- Zaporozhye - you can arrive at the city airport for departure by buses No. 35, 4, 3, 37. Each of them crosses almost the entire city, runs with a frequency of 20 minutes on weekdays, about 40 minutes on weekends and holidays.
The routes of the above cities begin at 4:35 am and end at 00:45 at night. The operating schedule of each route you are interested in should be checked on the city website in advance. In order to correctly calculate the time and not be late, you need to add 2+ hours for registration, time for possible traffic jams and, if necessary, for packing your luggage.
Services at Ukrainian airports for tourists
In large cities of Ukraine, airports are awarded the title “international” and offer passengers a number of necessary, useful services, most of which are freely available (free):
- Zaporozhye - air hub offers passengers the use of waiting rooms, visit and make profitable purchases in the Duty Free free trade store. There is a café, a first-aid post, ATMs, currency exchange and stretch luggage wrapping offices open 24 hours a day;
- Kherson – there are several hotels near the airport terminal, as well as a car rental point. Directly in the building of the facility there is a waiting room with a lounge area, catering points (cafe-bar), there is Duty Free, an ATM, a currency exchange office, a smoking room;
- Kyiv - Boryspil air hub is one of the largest, therefore it offers the maximum range of services. There is a waiting room and a business lounge open around the clock (corporate clients have access to a meeting room, a computer, a landline telephone and a fax). Several public catering outlets - an excellent restaurant, a sushi bar, a cafeteria - the pricing policy is at the level of the average city price, so freshly brewed coffee will cost a tourist only 1 dollar! The largest Duty Free store is open, shops with food, ready-made food, newspapers, souvenirs, and urgent goods.Passengers on international flights can use the lounge area, smoking room, childcare area, currency exchange and baggage packing, first aid station, hotel;
- Kharkov differs from many airports in the country in its huge, spacious and bright halls, with panoramic views of the runway. There are Duty Free and small shopping pavilions with food, urgent goods, souvenirs, and newspapers. There is also a smoking room, a luggage packing station, an ATM, a first-aid post, a pharmacy kiosk, and a cafe;
- Dnepr is a smaller airport than many others in the country, therefore it can accommodate up to 300 passengers. The halls are bright, there is a separate room for smokers, a lounge area, and a station for packing suitcases with stretch tape. Tourists can dine in a restaurant or cafe - buy food to take with them. There is an ATM, a currency exchange office, a first-aid post, and a pharmacy kiosk;
- Odessa - offers tourists a waiting room, a room for business negotiations with corporate clients, and a room for smokers. A cozy restaurant-cafe is open 24 hours a day, where for a low price a traveler can have a delicious meal, drink a cup of excellent coffee with dessert, and, if desired, buy food to take with him. Like many other airport terminals, there is an ATM, a first-aid post, a top-up terminal, and several small shops;
- Lviv - the airport building itself is made in a unique local style, distinguished by a special atmosphere and color of the area. There is a fairly large Duty Free store and several shopping pavilions with souvenirs, food, and newspapers. A fast food restaurant and cafeteria are open 24 hours a day. There is a luggage storage room, a room for smokers, and a currency exchange office where tourists can exchange euros, Russian rubles, dollars and some other currencies. There is also an ATM, a first-aid post, a pharmacy kiosk, and a child care facility.
Each of the Ukrainian airports listed above separately offers a number of paid services in the “VIP” segment. Anyone can use them - first of all, you need to look at the full list and prices on the official website, and also place an order in advance (at least 24 hours in advance). Among the most popular are the following: welcoming guests of honor with a sign, serving a buffet table, champagne, and providing transportation.
Flight and visa for a holiday in Cyprus
Every tourist, according to the visa-free permit adopted in 2017, has the opportunity to freely enter the borders of many countries around the world. Greece is also on the list.
Ukrainian tourists have every right to stay in Cyprus for up to 90 days without a visa, any permits or documents. You just need to have a valid biometric passport, return ticket and insurance. A visa may be required only if a citizen of Ukraine enters the country for the purpose of work or with the desire to stay in it for longer than 180 days.
A flight to Cyprus from any airport in Ukraine will take a different period of time:
- Kyiv, Kharkov – Larnaca – 2 hours 35 minutes.
- Lviv – Larnaca – 6 hours 5 minutes.
- Zaporozhye, Odessa – Nicosia – 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Dnepr – Larnaca – 5 hours.
- Kherson – Nicosia – 1 hour 37 minutes.
There are a number of recommendations that will help passengers endure even a long flight easily and without discomfort. First of all, 24 hours before air travel, you need to stop drinking strong alcoholic drinks (as well as cocktails), reduce the amount of highly carbonated drinks, as well as freshly squeezed juices without heat treatment. It is better to exclude fatty foods, exotic dishes, seafood and fish (in particular Asian food, sushi) from the diet.
To quickly and easily cope with motion sickness on an airplane, you need to get mint or eucalyptus chewing gum and lollipops in advance.
What to do if the flight from Ukraine to Cyprus is delayed?
Delay or cancellation of a flight is a normal situation that every tourist faces sooner or later; there is no need to worry about this. You just have to remember the following:
- you need to take a photo of the information board and ticket - this will help you receive financial compensation during court proceedings;
- agree to the offer to exchange a ticket for the next departing flight, or return it with payment of the funds spent on the purchase;
- if the plane is delayed for more than 2 hours, the tourist can expect to receive free hot sandwiches and drinks of his choice; after 4–5 hours, a hot lunch (a second course and a drink if desired). Relative to the current time of day, after 8–10 hours of waiting, the traveler has the right to request a transfer to the hotel with subsequent accommodation.
It should be noted that any delayed (or canceled) passenger may request payment of 150 – 600 euros in material compensation.
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