From the airport the driver joins the A6 Paphos–Limassol motorway a few minutes away and heads east. The motorway runs a little inland, but near Kouklia a short detour onto the old coast road takes you past Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite's Rock, one of the most photographed spots in Cyprus. Further on you pass the hills above Pissouri, then the cliffs at Kourion and the British base at Episkopi before reaching the western edge of Limassol.
Limassol stretches for around 15 km along the sea, so the exact time depends on your destination. Hotels near the Old Port, the Marina and the old town are reached via the city's western exits, while the big seafront hotels in Germasogeia and Amathus are on the eastern side, which adds another 10 to 15 minutes in traffic. Rush hour inside Limassol, roughly 7:30–9:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays, can slow the last part of the trip.
This route also works well for business travellers: the motorway is smooth and quiet enough to take a call. If you need to stop at Petra tou Romiou for photos, or at a café in Pissouri on the way, just add it to the notes.
- Going to Germasogeia or Amathus? Mention it, as they are on the far eastern side of Limassol.
- A photo stop at Aphrodite's Rock takes about 15 minutes; tell us in advance so we can plan it.
- Flying out of Paphos from Limassol? Allow at least 1 hour for the ride, more in weekday rush hour.
