Cyprus Facts
Cyprus covers an area of 9,250 square kilometres, has a population of circa 792,000 with a GDP of $46,900 per capita.
Cyprus joined the European Union on 1 May 2004
No visas are required for entry into Cyprus by nationals of most European countries. Nationals of other countries should check first.
The import, possession and use of narcotics and psychotropic substances are strictly prohibited by law.
The currency of the Republic is the Euro. Banks in Cyprus are open 08:30 – 13:00 Monday to Friday. ATM machines are widespread and operate 24/7.
Electric sockets are of a UK-style.
Visitors should respect ecclesiastic traditions and avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless garments in churches and monasteries.
Driving is on the left side of the road. Many petrol stations are equipped with automatic pumps that operate 24/7 and accept notes and credit cards.
Telephone Numbers
Police
- Nicosia 22 495577
- Limassol 25 330411
- Larnaca 24 630200
- Paphos 26 240140
- Famagusta 23 803030
Hospitals
- Nicosia General 22 801400
- Nicosia Makarios 22 493600
- Limassol General 25 330333
- Limassol New 25 330777
- Larnaca 24 630312
- Paphos 26 240111
- Famagusta 23 821211
Airports
- Larnaca 77 778833
- Paphos 26 422833
Other
- Rescue Co-ordination 1441
- Forest Fires 1407
- Police Duty Officer 1499
Flight Times
- London 4h 30m
- Frankfurt 3h 30m
- Moscow 3h 20m
- Athens 1h 20m
- Brussels 4h 00m
- Amsterdam 4h 00m
- Vienna 3h 00m
- Bahrain 3h 00m
- Cairo 1h 15m
- Zurich 3h 30m
