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Larnaca Airport

Fi Fi

2006-05-01 07:21:09

I don't find Larnaca airport too bad. Worst was last year but that was an airline issue rather than an airport issue (airline decided to leave over half the bags in UK) and with no one on the ground to communicate this early hours - yes it did seem a bit chaotic, but as I say not an airport problem. Coming home the longest we have had to wait to check in is approx 10/15 mins. no problem. Would mention though that when called to start boarding, don't go into the little clear box things they call waiting gates - they seem to squash everyone in to then wait for 10 mins for the busses. Wait until the busses start arriving - at the end of the day - you have an allocated seat on the plane - it won't go without you!

Don't worry about the aiport - just go and enjoy the delights of Cyprus

qatarman

2006-05-01 09:49:04

Ah Fi Fi,
The rush is so people can get the kitchen sink into the overhead locker,thought you would have twiged that.?????

gazzy2k

2006-05-01 10:13:26

i've never had any issues at either larnaca or paphos airport. been to both a number of times.
i find orlando international worse than either of these, as it takes hours to get through even when you have your gear.

gazz

Fi Fi

2006-05-01 11:44:39

lol qatarman - this is too true - rushing on to get all there Duty Free stored :lol:

keels71

2006-05-02 10:36:22

Been visiting Larnaca for the past 9 years and I've never really had a problem,okay its small but I think its well organised! and yes it can be very busy on Wednesdays and Sundays but I think the longest I have actually waited is 40 mins,which I didn't think was too bad.

wayne zab

2006-05-03 09:54:06

well organised?????
you having a laugh

Kezzabelle

2006-05-03 10:22:40

I've never had a problem with the airport. Yes, it's not huge and it does get busy, but that could be said for countless holiday resort airports. I had more of a problem at Ibiza airport!

It will NEVER stop me going back to Cyprus, the island is worth it!

Η καρδιά μου ανήκει στην Κύπρο

Kezza

wayne zab

2006-05-03 10:47:06

All holiday airports suffer from delays ect but my point is that the airport is far too small for the number of passengers using it and is a safety hazard at it's busiest.I have had long delays at Ibiza airport but always found plenty of seats and space to move and never felt in danger of being crushed as at Larnaca.

One thing I have noticed from this forum is that the majority of regular Cyprus visitors will never accept any critisms of their beloved island for some reason

NATHANGUNN

2006-05-03 10:51:25

I think they are building a new terminal

keels71

2006-05-03 11:07:47

All I can say is that I personally have never had any problems with Larnaca airport and to tell you the truth it would never ever spoil my holiday,as soon as you get off the plane and the heat hits you I feel at home.......whilst waiting for my luggage I just think of the ice cold keo that will be waiting for me at the nearest bar when I arrive in resort.
I think the worst part of any holiday is the coach transfer it takes forever,thats why I woul always pay extra and get a cab.

martin1969

2006-05-03 17:35:31

I just think of the ice cold keo that will be waiting for me at the nearest bar when I arrive in resort.

theres a little refreshments trolley in the baggage reclaim that sells cans of keo , so why wait :wink:

Κάνετε επόμενου ενός μου ένα Keo

kilgoreck

2006-05-04 04:18:43

Martin love the picture display. Jesus OT was like a morgue the other night. Sitting there wishing I was back in Cyprus! Watched the Sunderland game in Cyprus and was glad I watched it there and not at OT!

Baggieboy

2006-05-08 13:33:55

Just got back. Airport was more efficient this time - bags almost immediately available on arrival, but why oh why do they have the place so hot on departure. Minor point, but when yo're flying at midnight and tired an irritable, its not nice to be stuck in a building where its uncomfortably hot. Please stick the air con on guys!

jayjaya

2006-05-09 11:02:12

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Have to say not my fave airport. Long wait for luggage at arrivals, cattle shed comes to mind. The depature area was much better.......but waiting at the departure gate was horrid. Plane was delayed because some big wig was landing. Then waited in plane for an hour to get flight slot. Me thinks if you fly in and out on Cypriot plane you do much better, everything come faster, ie luggage, buses and departure.
Sunday and Wednesday makes you never want to go again!!!! After a few days back in UK you soon change your mind.
Jay :lol:

Pubdog

2006-05-09 17:48:30

if you fly in and out on Cypriot plane...

Perhaps thats why I have never had a problem :lol:

qatarman

2006-05-10 03:47:24

Pubdog,
That might not be the case much longer if Cyprus Airways dont get their act in order.

Edited by qatarman 2006-05-10 10:51:11

elizabethmcphee

2006-05-10 05:00:21

My understanding is that the Cypriot airlines pay a higher fee to have the baggage loaded/unloaded more quickly.

Thats why all the other loading stops when a Cypriot plane lands.

they take priority

Dubaiscot

2006-05-10 06:56:38

Got to agree with a previous posting it is always very hot in the departure area, it is as if they want you to drink keo by the bucket load. :lol:

Kezzabelle

2006-05-10 09:39:10

I was out there last month and the heat in departures was awful (mainly at the gate) I don't think there was any air conditioning on at all. It's never been a problem in July, so all I can think is that the Cypriots feel the cold more than we do! They are used to high temps, so anything less feels much cooler to them than us

Jinty

2006-05-10 17:44:39

One thing I have noticed from this forum is that the majority of regular Cyprus visitors will never accept any critisms of their beloved island for some reason

Yes, you are so right :no

! Sad lot aint we :lol:

Cheers,
Janet

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