Venue
Medical School
University of Cyprus
Shacolas Educational Centre for Clinical Medicine
Palaios Dromos Lefkosias Lemesou no.215/6
2029 Aglantzia,
Nicosia, Cyprus
UCY has arranged for transfer to/from the Venue. Buses will leave the city centre from a specific meeting point, which will be announced later. However, to arrive at the Venue from the city centre, there are 2 options:
1st Option:
Take the Line 33 bus from Dionysios Solomos Square, which goes directly to the University of Cyprus - North Campus Entrance,
the location of the Shiakolio Medical School.
The ride takes approximately 10 minutes and costs around €1–2.
2nd Option:
Taxi – approx. 20 minutes
Estimated cost: €15
Bolt is also present in Cyprus
Cyprus
Welcome...
Cyprus is a small island with a long history and a rich culture that spans 11.000 years, making it one of the oldest civilisations in the Mediterranean – as evidenced by the many fascinating cultural sights, museums, monuments and galleries. Situated at the crossroads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa – the island’s unique geographic position has played an important part in its turbulent past since antiquity.
Climate & Weather
Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid–May to mid–October, and mild winters from December to February, which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons.
Daily temperatures during the hottest months of July and August range between 30°C on the central plain and 24°C on the Troodos Mountains. The average maximum temperatures for these two months range between 38°C and 27°C. In January, the coolest month, the indicative daily temperature is 10°C on the central plain, and 3°C on the higher parts of the Troodos Mountains, while the average minimum temperatures are 5°C and 0°C.
Arriving by plane at Larnaca / Paphos...
There are two legal international airports in Cyprus. Theone is located in Larnaca namely, «Glafkos Klerides International Airport» and the other one is
in Paphos «Paphos International Airport».
Since the Turkish invasion in 1974, the Cyprus government declared Ercan International Airport an illegal port of entry to Cyprus, and there are no direct flights to the occupied part of Cyprus other than from Turkey.
PLEASE AVOID ANY OTHER AIRPORT EXCEPT LARNACA AND PAPHOS.
For information about flights to Cyprus, please visit: https://www.hermesairports.com
Getting to Nicosia from the Airport: By Taxi...
The use of the taximeter is mandatory by Law and for all the inland routes and destinations. However, from/to Larnaca & Pafos International Airports the fares are predefined and fixed. The same fares apply for weekends and national holidays. All fares include luggage services as well.
Travel to Nicosia by a private taxi from Larnaca Airport takes about 40 minutes. The distance is 50 km and the transfer will cost around €55 (day) - €65 (night).
Travel to Nicosia by a private taxi from Paphos Airport takes about 90 minutes. The distance is 142 km and the transfer will cost around €150 (day) - €170 (night).
Getting to Nicosia from the Airport: By Shuttle Bus..
The Kapnos Airport Shuttle bus fare (one way) from Larnaca airport to Nicosia is €9 and €5 for children, while the bus fare (one way) from Paphos airport to Nicosia is €16 for adults and €5 for children.
Duration: ~40 min / 100 min
The travel time from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia is around 40 minutes (52km), while travel time from Paphos Airport to Nicosia is around 1 hour and 40 minutes (142km).
You can check the schedules and prices here: Kapnos Airport Shuttle
Visa for Cyprus
Non-EU/EEA Nationals: Most citizens from countries outside the European Union, European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland need a visa to enter Cyprus.
In the following link, you may find information on issuing the visa: More information on VISA
EU/EFTA Citizens: All EU/ EFTA citizens can enter with a valid national ID or Passport.
Validity of Passport: 6 months beyond planned departure date