Getting to Cyprus

There are a number of ways to get to Cyprus, choose from flight-only deals, package holidays and access by boat.

Flights to Cyprus

Unfortunately neither Aer Lingus nor Ryanair fly directly from Ireland to Cyprus. If you’re looking for a flight-only deal then try flying from a UK airport, the following are some of the main British airlines that offer flights to the island:

• British Airways
• Easy Jet
• Ryanair

Your other option is to try to get a seat on a chartered flight from Dublin. These flights are usually reserved for those booking package holidays, but if there are seats available they will go on sale to the general public. Try some of the following chartered airlines for direct flights:

• Monarch
• Thomas Cook
• First Choice
• Jet2
• Thomson
• Olympic

Tour Operators and Travel Agents

Booking a package holiday through a tour operator or travel agent will save you the trouble of trying to find a flight yourself. The following tour operators offer packages direct from airports in the Republic of Ireland during the summer months:

• Falcon Holidays
• Sunway
• Sunworld
• Panorama

Or, if you would rather fly from Northern Ireland, try the following:

• Olympic
• Thomas Cook
• First Choice
• Jet2

Boats to Cyprus

Cyprus is the furthest from the mainland of all the Greek islands. It is accessible by boat, but it will take longer and cost more than most island hopping trips. The main port on the island is in Limassol, cruise ships stop here regularly and connections are available between this harbour and Rhodes, Crete and Athens. Ferry services are also available to Cyprus from Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey.