Flying from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA): What you need to know
Larnaca International Airport is located in Larnaca. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to LCA, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
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The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LCA flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
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To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport flight.
Getting from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to central Larnaca
Larnaca International Airport is around 3 kms (2 miles) from central Larnaca. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
£463 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport. A return flight starts from £876. These prices may change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
October is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport (LCA). Plan your visit to Larnaca in January for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Melbourne to LCA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Larnaca to range from 25ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC.
More about Larnaca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Larnaca right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Larnaca International Airport:
Your trip to Larnaca wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Sunset point, Old Turkish Quarter (Skala) and Mackenzie Beach.
Explore more of Cyprus
Paphos is just one of the many places in Cyprus waiting to be explored once you've seen Larnaca. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the west, its best attractions include Paphos Mosaics, House of Dionysos and Pafos.
Rizokarpaso is another essential stop in Cyprus and is around 105 kms (65 miles) northeast of Larnaca. No trip is complete without seeing Atatürk-Denkmal, Ayios Sinensis Kilisesi and Church of the Holy Trinity.