In the 1930s the British had used the current site of the Larnaca airport as their Military installation. Larnaca airport was inaugurated in 1974 when Turkey had invaded the Island of Cyprus. Larnaca airport is now a modern airport that handles 5 million passengers a year and it is the gateway for the tourists coming into Cyprus. Due to its location between Europe, Africa, Russia, the airport handles all the private jet traffic and also the airline traffic.
Larnaca Airport Terminals
Larnaca airport has one main terminal which offers a VIP lounge for the private jet passengers. The arrivals and departures are conducted on the upper level and the lobby level of the terminal.
Larnaca International Airport Map
Information And Restrictions Larnaca International Airport
Larnaca handles around five million passengers a year and is the main gateway into Cyprus.
Its position — between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa — gives it a role in
private operations out of proportion to the island's size. It has one main terminal with a VIP
lounge for private passengers, and it takes both private and airline traffic.
The alternate for Beirut
Beirut is the only airport in Lebanon, which means an aircraft arriving there has no domestic
alternate. Larnaca is the closest usable one and the sector is short. That has a direct effect
on fuel planning: an operator has to carry to Cyprus, which produces a higher figure than a
domestic alternate would and can affect payload on a long inbound leg. This is worth settling
at the planning stage rather than at the aircraft.
As a destination and a stop
Larnaca also works in its own right for trips into Cyprus, and as a stop on routings
between Europe and the Middle East where a break is needed. Regional airspace and permit
requirements should be confirmed close to the date — our Middle East overflight permits guide covers how those
clearances are obtained.
Common questions
Is Larnaca used as an alternate for Beirut?
Yes, it is the closest usable option, and the sector is short.
Does that affect fuel planning?
Yes. Carrying to an alternate in another country produces a higher fuel figure than a
domestic alternate would.
Are there private facilities at Larnaca?
The main terminal includes a VIP lounge for private jet passengers.
Flying to Larnaca
Icarus Jet arranges handling, permits, fuel planning and crew logistics for Larnaca. Call +1 888 277 7203, available 24 hours, or contact us online.
Author:
Kevin Singh is the Founder and CEO of Icarus Jet and an active Bombardier Global captain with over 30 years of experience in private aviation. He has flown the Hawker 400xp, 800, Challenger 600, and he is an Instructor on the Global 5000/6000 series and has managed aviation operations across Dallas, Dubai, London, Egypt and Nairobi.
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