Flights from Birmingham to Larnaca

Birmingham Guide
The city of Birmingham, in the West Midlands, has a population of approximately 1,006,500. The city is now a major British centre for finance, commerce and education and is regarded as one of the most favourable places to locate a business in the whole of the UK. The central location of the city also means it has extremely good transport links to the rest of England, and for these reasons the city is often given the moniker of “second city” of England.

Serving Birmingham and the West Midlands is Birmingham International Airport. Birmingham is a large airport, the sixth busiest in the UK, and the second busiest not serving the city of London, after Manchester. The airport has been in use since the early 1930s, but has existed in the guise we know see it since it passed into the control of the West Midlands County Council in 1960. The airport has excelled continually, and it’s excellence was underlined in 2007 when it was voted the best airport in Europe for the 5-10 million passenger category. There are proposals to extend the runways and for future improvements to terminal buildings.

There are many flights from Birmingham to Larnaca. A first Choice airway has 2 flights per week from Birmingham to Larnaca, and Cyprus Airways have 3 Birmingham to Larnaca flights a week. Other airlines also schedule flights, with Thomsonfly having one Birmingham to Larnaca flight a week, and finally Thomas Cook flying 2 flights a week from Birmingham to Larnaca.

Larnaca Airport

Larnaca International Airport is a busy, international airport located near to Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus. Larnaca airport is the larger of the two airports serving Cyprus, and is as such is the main international gateway for the island. The airport came into existence due to the forced closure of Nicosia International Airport in 1974. The airport opened for commercial flights proper in 1975, and soon established itself as a transit hub for travel between Europe and the Middle East. The airport is subject to an ambitious redevelopment plan, which includes the opening of a new terminal in 2009 and the runway extensions. The aim is to serve around 9 millions passengers annually by 2013.

Parking at Larnaca Airport

There is car parking at Larnaca, with 860 spaces for both long and short term. Parking is inexpensive, and there are disabled parking spaces close to the terminal to allow for easy accessibility. Long term, a day will cost around 11 Euros, with supplemental daily charges of 5.50 Euros after the 5th day’s parking.

Distance from Larnaca

Larnaca airport is located 5km from Larnaca town itself. It is also within easy reach of other resorts in Cyprus, being 49km from Nicosia and about 46km from Ayia Napa.

Transport Links to Larnaca

Firstly, there are many car hire offices in the terminal of Larnaca airport, should you wish to make your own way to Larnaca. Taxis too are a highly recommended way of getting there, with Larnaca being just a 15 minute journey away. Also, many flights to Larnaca will be part of a package holiday, and as such most passenger arriving at Larnaca will find themselves transferred to the town by coach.

Conference and Business Facilities at Larnaca airport

A business centre is available as part of the Cyprus Airways lounge, which can provide business facilities for business travellers.

Larnaca

Larnaca is a city of the Republic of Cyprus, located on the southern coast of the island. The city is important as it has a large port, but it is mostly concerned with tourism, and its scenic beachfront complete with palm trees accentuates this. The city has a population of around 72,000 people.

As mentioned above, Larnaca is a major tourist destination on Cyprus. The city is famous for its coastlines, which have been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness. The city also boasts an energetic nightlife, with everything from Irish pubs to quiet Cypriot bars. There is also a great variety in restaurants, with everything from McDonalds and other chains through to excellent seafood eateries. There are also good diving opportunities off the coast. Of course, the hot and dry weather due to the Mediterranean climate does much to improve the tourist credentials of the city.

As you might expect from an island with the rich history of Cyprus, there are also some cultural highlights. The Church of Lazarus is worth a visit, as is the Fort of Larnaca, which houses a museum and an open air courtyard. Finally, the old aqueduct known as “The Kamares” lies outside of the city, and is illuminated at night.

In short, from the weather to the nightlife to the history, the island of Larnaca is an ideal holiday destination with something for everyone.