Travelling from London to Paphos International Airport (PFO): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from London to Paphos International Airport (PFO). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
Hop on a direct London to Paphos International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Paphos is two hours ahead of London. Paphos International Airport is located in Paphos, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 2 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Paphos International Airport (PFO). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 6:45am departure from LHR to PFO.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to PFO, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Paphos International Airport (PFO) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from London to Paphos International Airport leaving from LHR.
Most travellers choose to book seats with British Airways between LHR and PFO.
With a dependable 84.62% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to PFO with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and PFO include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Paphos International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Paphos International Airport (PFO) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
You can pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from London to PFO departing from LGW. Book your seat with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
EasyJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to PFO.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Paphos International Airport, easyJet has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Break up your flight from London to Paphos International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and PFO are:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Malta International Airport (MLA)
Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to PFO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Paphos International Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Fly out of STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to PFO plane tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between STN and PFO is Ryanair.
Ryanair sets the standard for punctuality. An exceptional 90.38% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Book a plane ticket from London to Paphos International Airport (PFO) departing from London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and PFO are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Sofia Airport (SOF)
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Paphos International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as planned, STN is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
About Paphos International Airport (PFO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Paphos International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PFO instead:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Paphos International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Paphos International Airport (PFO) to central Paphos
Paphos International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Paphos. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Paphos International Airport (PFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Paphos International Airport is 25 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 54 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap flights from London to PFO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Paphos International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Paphos International Airport (PFO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Paphos. August is when most people book flights from London to Paphos International Airport (PFO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Paphos is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to PFO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Paphos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Paphos
Once you've booked your flight from London to Paphos International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paphos:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Paphos Mosaics, House of Dionysos and Catacombs are top sights which should be on every Paphos itinerary.
Explore more of Cyprus
Paphos has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Cyprus waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres east of Paphos, a visit to Larnaca will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Larnaca Marina.
Famagusta is another essential stop in Cyprus and is around 145 kilometres east of Paphos. No trip is complete without experiencing Silver Beach, Glapsides Beach and the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (St. Nicolas Cathedral).