Cyprus is today a great vacation spot for our compatriots who want to get out of dusty and stuffy St. Petersburg to the warm sea and sand.
About how much to fly to Cyprus from St. Petersburg, how to get there, and what makes this island so good, you can find out by reading this short article.
Benefits of holidays in Cyprus
The named place is chosen for a number of reasons:
- Firstly, Cyprus has a more familiar climate, and the process of acclimatization is almost imperceptible.
- Secondly, the cost of rest here is one of the lowest compared to other European countries.
- Thirdly, a simplified visa regime has been introduced for those wishing to visit the island. But this takes a whole load off the shoulders in matters of organizing a vacation!
- Fourthly, the distance is relatively short, only 2803 km, so the flight from St. Petersburg to Cyprus will not take long.
Direct flight
There are two well-known ways to relax in Cyprus from St. Petersburg. So, to visit the homeland of the goddess Aphrodite, you can:
- Buytravel package at the agency.
- Plan your own vacation by purchasing tickets from reputable airlines.
The first option is extremely convenient due to the fact that agencies sell ready-made products of tour operators, which include round-trip charter flights, hotel accommodation, meals at the hotel restaurant (if you bought such a service), group transfer from the airport to the hotel and back in accordance with the dates of arrival and departure and medical insurance for the period of the foreign trip. Also, the travel agency assumes the responsibility for issuing a visa.
The second option is suitable for those who have a residence permit in Cyprus, are visiting or planning to rent a house.
How long does it take to fly to Cyprus from St. Petersburg with direct flights? Travel time ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes, and passengers are served drinks and meals on board.
Direct flights today are carried out by Rossiya Airlines. It is part of the Aeroflot group of companies. Tickets of this airline are sold by tour operators in their package tours on charter aircraft. As well as Ural Airlines, S7, Cyprus Airways and others.
Flight to Cyprus with transfers
This way of traveling to a sunny island implies that you are an independent traveler. S7 airline flies with a transfer in Moscow. The Pobeda airline also makes a long transfer in Moscow, besides, during it, the airport changes from Vnukovo to Sheremetyevo. BUTAir Moldova makes a long transfer in Chisinau - more than 12 hours.
Favourable, both in terms of cost and time in flight, taking into account transfers, fly with S7 flights.
And how much to fly to St. Petersburg from Cyprus? If there is a direct flight from St. Petersburg to Larnaca, then on the way back there is a stop in Moscow at Domodedovo Airport, which lasts only 5 hours and 15 minutes. As a result, the travel time back will take 12 hours and 20 minutes.
Cost of charter and scheduled flights
And finally, let's consider one more question - if you fly to Cyprus from St. Petersburg, how much will a round-trip ticket cost for one person? With regular flights, everything is simple. For example, here the ticket price for an adult with a transfer is a little more than 17 thousand rubles. Direct flights are slightly more expensive. One return ticket - from 20 thousand rubles.
Tickets for a charter flight can be purchased as part of the tour. However, the full fare will be known only upon returning from the trip. Since operators buy quotas for flights from airlines at the beginning of the season, and only after the sale is the final price formed. And it directly depends on the number of passengers, exchange rates and other factors.
Cyprus is a great place for youth and family holidays. A wide variety of beaches does not leave indifferent even sophisticated travelers. And the historical heritage of the island will be interesting at any age. This place, filled with the spirit of ancient myths and legends, enchanting with turquoise sea water and excellent cuisine, makescome back here again and again.
