Larnaca International Airport (LCA) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Larnaca International Airport in Larnaca, Cyprus
Quick Facts
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is a Schengen Area airport in Larnaca, Cyprus. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport LCA
City Larnaca
Country Cyprus
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code LCA
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City Larnaca
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Country Cyprus
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Larnaca International Airport
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is located in Larnaca, Cyprus. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Larnaca International Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Cyprus.
Transit FAQs — Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Do I need a visa to transit through Larnaca International Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Larnaca International Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Larnaca International Airport is in Cyprus, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Larnaca during your layover.
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