Paphos is served by Paphos International Airport (PFO), the second international airport in Cyprus and a major tourist gateway for the western part of the island. Its flight schedule is intensely seasonal, with a dense summer network of European leisure arrivals and a much-reduced winter schedule focused on a few key markets.
The most frequent and affordable flights to Paphos are seasonal routes from key European tourist markets. From April to October, numerous direct flights operate from cities across the United Kingdom (London, Manchester, Birmingham), Germany, Scandinavia, Poland, and Israel into PFO. Year-round service into Paphos is very limited but typically includes connections from London (STN, LTN) and a few other major hubs like Vienna (VIE) or Warsaw (WAW).
The summer market for arrivals into Paphos is dominated by European low-cost carriers and charter airlines. Ryanair has a significant base at PFO, offering the widest network of routes into the airport. easyJet, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, and Wizz Air all operate extensive seasonal services to Paphos. Cyprus Airways may operate some year-round routes. This creates intense price competition during the peak season for inbound travel.
To find cheap flights to Paphos, book summer European leisure arrivals 4-6 months in advance when airlines release schedules and introductory fares. For the limited winter schedule into PFO, book as early as possible. Flying mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) into Paphos offers significant savings over weekend arrivals. For reliable year-round travel, especially outside the peak season, consider using Larnaca Airport (LCA), which has a more extensive and consistent network into Cyprus, then take a bus or drive to Paphos. Paphos is ideal for direct summer beach holiday arrivals but less suitable for flexible or off-season travel.