How far is Paphos airport from the harbour?

Paphos International (PFO) is roughly 16 km by road from the Kato Paphos harbour area.

How far are the Tombs of the Kings from Paphos harbour?

About 2 km north, walkable along the seafront. The hotel strip is named after the road to them.

Where do locals eat in Paphos?

The upper old town, Ktima, a short bus or taxi ride up from the harbour, where the bill changes noticeably.

SherryStay Destination Guide

Paphos

The quiet end of Cyprus — a harbour castle, a UNESCO archaeological park, and a short flight from home.

Cyprus

Sherry's Take

Decide first whether you want to walk out in the evening or sit still by a pool. Kato Paphos puts the harbour and the tavernas at your feet; Coral Bay and Chlorakas are resort country and need a car or a taxi every night.

Best For

BeachFamilyCouplesHistoryShort break

Go in

AprilMayJuneSeptemberOctoberNovember

Avoid if possible

AugustJanuaryFebruary

Where to Stay

Kato Paphos (harbour)

The castle, the archaeological park, tavernas and hotels within walking distance

Tombs of the Kings Ave

Hotel strip running north from the harbour, still walkable to it

Coral Bay / Peyia

Sandy bay about 6 km north of the city — family resorts, not a walk to town

Chlorakas

Big beachfront resorts just north of Paphos, quiet and car-dependent

Aphrodite Hills / Kouklia

Golf-and-spa resort estate inland east of the airport, a world of its own

Ktima (upper old town)

The working town above the coast — market, local prices, few tourists

Money-Saving Tips

1Paphos airport sits south-east of the city, so a resort north of town means a longer transfer at both ends. Check the transfer before you compare room rates.
2The upper old town (Ktima) is where locals actually eat — a short bus or taxi ride up from the harbour changes the bill noticeably.
3For three or four nights, staying walkable to the harbour usually saves more in taxis than a cheaper out-of-town room saves on the rate.

Getting Around

1Paphos International (PFO) is the airport; it is roughly 16 km by road to the Kato Paphos harbour area.
2The Tombs of the Kings sit about 2 km north of the harbour — walkable along the seafront, and the hotel strip is named after the road to them.
3Coral Bay is about 6 km north of the city in Peyia, and Aphrodite Hills is inland at Kouklia, roughly 19 km by road from the airport.

Most Common Mistake

Booking “Paphos” and landing in Coral Bay or Chlorakas expecting to stroll to the harbour in the evening — those are separate places, and you will be calling a taxi every night.

Ideal Stay

3–5 nights

Combine with

• Tombs of the Kings (2 km)
• Coral Bay (6 km)
• Akamas peninsula & Blue Lagoon (day trip)
• Kourion ruins (towards Limassol)

Paphos at a glance

Paphos is in Cyprus.
Sherry suggests 3–5 nights in Paphos.
Paphos International (PFO) is the airport for Paphos, roughly 16 km by road to the Kato Paphos harbour area.
Paphos airport sits south-east of the city, so a resort north of town means a longer transfer at both ends. Coral Bay is about 6 km north of the city in Peyia, and Aphrodite Hills is roughly 19 km by road from the airport.

Common questions

How far is Paphos airport from the harbour?: Paphos International (PFO) is roughly 16 km by road from the Kato Paphos harbour area.
What is the common mistake when booking Paphos?: Booking Paphos and landing in Coral Bay or Chlorakas expecting to stroll to the harbour in the evening. Those are separate places.
How far are the Tombs of the Kings from Paphos harbour?: About 2 km north, walkable along the seafront. The hotel strip is named after the road to them.
Where do locals eat in Paphos?: The upper old town, Ktima, a short bus or taxi ride up from the harbour, where the bill changes noticeably.

Where to stay in Paphos

Looking for hotels in Paphos? It helps to decide on an area first — our guide to where to stay in Paphos sets out which neighbourhoods suit which kind of trip.

Around Oracle the options include Oracle C-102 1 Bedroom, Oracle Exclusive Resort, Oracle 1 bedroom A1-002 and Oracle B-004 2 bedroom.

Around Rooms the options include Rooms - Unique staying in Paphos Centre, Eastmed Rooms Paphos and Neapolis Rooms 1.

Around Luxury the options include Luxury Penthouses, Oceanview Luxury Villa 117 and Phaedrus Living Luxury Botanic Residence.

Elsewhere in the city you will also find Kiniras Traditional Hotel & Restaurant, Casa Mespilea, Villa Vineyard, Villa Vineyard, Agapinor Hotel, Olive Grove 3 Villa, Olive Grove 2/3 Villa, Axiothea Hotel, Violaris Villa, Banlieue 29 - 2 Bedroom flat in Paphos, Filip and Royal Seacrest F G6.