Larnaca to Abu Dhabi Flights

Larnaca International Airport

When you're departing Cyprus and searching for flights from Larnaca, ebookers can help you find discounted airfare from major airlines. You'll be flying out of Larnaca International Airport, which is located approximately three miles from the city's centre. Your trip to the airport should take around ten minutes from downtown Larnaca.

Parking at Larnaca International Airport

If you're driving to the airport, call ahead to ensure a parking space for your vehicle. Larnaca International Airport offers long-term parking in lots P2 and P3. Daily rates for up to five days of parking are €12, while parking for five days or more is €6 per day. The airport is currently upgrading its parking facilities and expects to double the available parking spots sometime in 2013.

Ground Transportation to Larnaca International Airport

If you're traveling light, several intercity bus routes will get you to Larnaca International Airport quickly. The Limassol Urban Bus Company and Nicosia Public Transport offer frequent trips from the downtown area to the airport. A taxi from downtown will cost between €7 and €10, and you can arrange pickup ahead of time by calling the airport’s taxi office twenty-four hours a day.

Amenities at Larnaca International Airport

Staff at Larnaca International Airport strive to make passengers comfortable when they're waiting for flights. You can browse the airport's many duty-free shops or kick back with your laptop and enjoy the free Wi-Fi service in the VIP business lounge. You will find several cafes, restaurants, and snack bars around the airport, so you can get a quick cup of coffee and sandwich before you board your flight. No matter if you're leaving Cyprus for a weekend jaunt to Europe or planning an extended stay at an exotic location, ebookers can help you find the best deals on flights from Larnaca.

Flights to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. Both business and pleasure travellers flock to the city to experience its rich culture and modern amenities. The city is the home of some of the largest oil conglomerates in the world. Travellers with flights booked through ebookers typically arrive at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which can be found on Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, approximately twenty-seven miles from the city centre. Major carriers at the airport include Air Berlin, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

Getting Around in Abu Dhabi

The city's modern development relies heavily on the use of personal cars. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, with fees varying based on the needs of each traveller. Private taxi services are available throughout the city, with fares starting around ten dirhams, even when travelling across the city. Bus lines also crisscross the city, with fares beginning at two dirhams for one-way travel. A day pass costs only six dirhams. Travel time to hotels in the city centre from the airport typically takes about one hour by car and longer by a public transit option.

Weather and Climate

Abu Dhabi is exceptionally warm all year long. Visitors should pack light and expect to keep to air-conditioned areas to ward off sunburn and dehydration, especially in the summer months when temperatures can easily reach forty-one degrees Celsius. The winter experiences lows that only dip to around thirteen degrees.

Enjoying Your Travel

Visitors to Abu Dhabi are likely to delight in the many shopping areas and modern attractions that dot the cityscape. Travellers can visit the site of the mostly completed Sheik Zayed mosque, which is the sixth-largest mosque in the world, or enjoy a desert safari and camel race that hearkens back to the early days of the Arab world. Abu Dhabi also has helicopter tours for those wanting to experience a bird's eye view of the desert and the beautiful modern city.