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The current city of Paphos lies on the Mediterranean coast, about 50 km (30 mi) west of Limassol (the biggest port on the island), both of which are connected by the A6 highway. Paphos International Airport is the country's second-largest airport, and is a gateway to western and southern Cyprus.
Paphos International Airport (Greek: Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Πάφου; Turkish: Baf Uluslararası Havalimanı) (IATA: PFO, ICAO: LCPH) is a joint civil-military public airport located 6.5 kilometres (4.0 miles) south-east [2] of the city of Paphos on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.
Location Jurisdiction ICAO IATA Type Passengers Note Larnaca International Airport: Larnaca: ROC: LCLK LCA Public 7,734,290 (2017) Paphos International Airport: Paphos: ROC LCPH PFO Public and Military 2,518,169 (2017) Nicosia International Airport: Nicosia: UNBZ: LCNC NIC Public Not used Lakatamia Air Force Base: Lakatamia: ROC Military Ercan ...
Larnaca International Airport – Glafcos Clerides [a] (IATA: LCA, ICAO: LCLK) is an international airport located 4 km (2.5 mi) southwest of Larnaca, Cyprus. [2] Larnaca International Airport is Cyprus' main international airport and the larger of the two commercial airports in the area controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, the other being Paphos International Airport on the island's ...
It is 66 km long and is free of any at-grade intersections. It links Limassol, the largest port (and second largest city) on the island, and Paphos, the top tourist destination on the island. It was completed in 2006 when the Polemidia and Troodos junction upgrade was completed.
34°50′N 32°35′E / 34.833°N 32.583°E / 34.833; 32.583 The Paphos District, [a] or simply Paphos (also Pafos), [b] is one of the six districts of Cyprus and it is situated in the western part of Cyprus. Its main town and capital is Paphos. The entire district is controlled by the internationally recognised government of Cyprus. There are four municipalities in Paphos District ...
It is located off the shore along the main road from Paphos to Limassol. The combination of the beauty of the area and its status in mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite makes it a popular tourist location. [4] The sea in this region is generally rough, persuading tourists not to swim there. It is not permitted to climb the rock.
The road was widened in preparation, but following the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus in July 1974 and the closure of the airport as a result, this scheme was abandoned. Construction started on the A1 to connect Nicosia with the new main port of Cyprus at Limassol in 1978. The construction started at both ends concurrently.