Paphos Airport Departures

Paphos Airport departures today

Before arriving at the airport, you can check the flight status with the help of flight tracker and confirm the gate using a web schedule table. Find out more information about Paphos Airport departures live below.

Guide for your departure at Paphos Airport

Travellers who are at the airport for the first time can find it difficult to navigate the location of check-in counters and gates. The facility has a clear and simple structure. Please consider the following rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible:

• Before arriving at the airport, make sure you know your airline and flight number. This will greatly facilitate your mobility around the airport and save you time.
• Contact your airline to confirm the check-in time. You should arrive at least two hours before departure. It is better to have a margin of time for passing through security control.
• Upon arrival, look at the screens with Paphos Airport arrivals and departures flight information, which are located near the entrance of the airport building. Check your airline, destination, flight number, and departure time,so you can easily and quickly find the right desk.
• After check-in, proceed to the security area and boarding gates. As a rule, boarding begins 40-60 minutes before the flight departures at Paphos Airport, Cyprus. If you have enough time, you can enjoy the shopping and dining area after passing through security.

Paphos Airport departure directions

The building consists of one terminal with Arrivals, Departures, and the Check-in lobby. There are 28 check-in desks and 7 boarding gates.

Where to park before departures from Paphos Airport?

• Free pick-up & drop-off parking is located opposite the main entrance to the terminal building. One-minute stops are free there. Guests with disabilities can park in clearly marked parking spaces for 5 minutes free of charge.
• 18 parking zones for people with reduced mobility, special parking boxes near the entrance, and Blue parking cardholders with free access to parking for up to 120 minutes.
• The short-term parking zone is the closest and most convenient parking space to the PFO, just a few minutes’ walk from the building entrance. This parking area could be suitable for those who are visiting the facility for a few hours. Covered long-term parking is not far from the terminal building entrance. If you are away for a few days and move to Paphos Airport flight departures, you need to protect your car from adverse weather conditions. In this case, a covered parking space could be a great option for you.
• Long-term uncovered parking is a good choice for travellers as it's an easy, quick, and inexpensive option just a few minutes' walk from the facility.

You can also book your parking space online in advance to benefit from lower prices. Please keep in mind that parking cannot be pre-reserved less than 2 hours before departure.

Electronic speed-up pre-departure identification

E-gates for Pafos Airport departures

The automatic electronic entry gates (E-gates) placed at Paphos Airport are a simplified boarding gate system. The system allows travellers to go directly to a security desk after check-in. E-gates are installed in the check-in areas of the airport so that all passengers can use them upon coming to Hermes Paphos Airport departures. The process of using this system only requires scanning the boarding pass. This procedure takes less than 30 seconds. Thus, you are immediately directed to the security area, the zone of ​​restaurants, cafeterias, and stores, as well as to the boarding gates. E-gates allow the airport to serve up to 1800 passengers per hour without long queues.

BorderXpress for Hermes Airport departures

Upon arrival at Paphos Airport, you can also use the “BorderXpress” interactive kiosks to go through the intermediate passport control process. Whether you are arriving or departing, you can scan your identity document by placing it open at the automatic gate. You will then get a receipt that you must show at a predefined checkpoint. If the check is favourable, you have passed passport control at Airport Paphos departures. If not, you will be asked to move to a control gate operated by an Immigration Officer.

Pre-departure rules at Paphos International

To get rid of unnecessary stress when packing your bags for your trip, find out the rules for carry-on luggage, and the allowable amount of liquids and aerosols to be carried on board the aircraft. Check live departures at Paphos Airport and start to pack your bags. Below you will find general airport security rules and baggage information.

Baggage security rules at Airport PFO

For safety reasons, the airport police strongly recommend that you do not leave luggage and your personal belongings unattended, since, in this case, they will be seized by the Police Authorities and destroyed. Keep in mind that you should always put your name and address on a tag inside your bag in case your luggage is lost or staff needs to identify the owner.

Never leave your bags in the care of a stranger and do not accept packages from other persons (even your friends) unless you can check the contents yourself. Travellers having departures from Paphos Airport in Cyprus should follow all luggage security rules.

Restricted items at PFO Airport

Since the safety of passengers at the airport is paramount, the Air Transport Regulatory Authorities regulate the list of things allowed to be carried in both hand luggage and checked baggage. Certain exceptions are provided for medicines and baby products that travellers may need during the flight.

Below you can find the list of items that are prohibited on the aircraft, either in your carry-on baggage or your checked luggage:

• Lighters
• Lighter fuel
• Ammunition
• Gas cartridges / refills
• Firearms (including toy guns)
• Paint
• Knives
• Acid
• Mercury
• Explosives
• Weapons, or items that could be used as a potential weapon.

During departures, laptops must be removed from their case at the security checkpoints.

Please consider that the above-mentioned list is not-exhaustive. Thus, travellers can get more information about restricted items from their airline or tour operator.

Liquids policies at PFO Airport

PFO establishes the number of liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) that are allowed to be carried on board. Prepare your bag in advance, before Paphos Cyprus Airport departures. Thus, you can save time and quickly provide it at the airport security checkpoint.

One of the main requirements is to hide your LAG items in a transparent and well-sealed plastic bag. Ensure that the volume of liquids or aerosols you are carrying does not exceed 1 litre and your bag`s size is about 20cmx20cm. Your plastic bag must be sealed, and all the items inside must fit comfortably. Each traveller is allowed to carry only one bag with LAGs. The only exceptions are medicines, medical devices, and baby products that passengers may need during their flight.

Value-added tax refund at Paphos Airport

Please keep in mind that if you live outside the European Union and leave an EU country, you are eligible for a refund of VAT paid on goods purchased within the EU. When purchasing products, be sure to request a tax exemption check. VAT refunds can be picked up at either Global Blue or Planet Tax-Free booths before Paphos Airport Cyprus departures. Please note that there is a limit to the amount that can be refunded per receipt.

• For carry-on items. On your way to the gate, stop at customs near the boarding pass control. After obtaining the required customs stamp, you can pick up your VAT refund (excluding the service charge) at the Global Blue or Planet Tax-Free desks located in front of the passport control (immigration) booth.
• For items carried in checked baggage. Travellers should go to Customs and obtain the required stamp before checking in their baggage at the airline counter. Customs officials may require an inspection of the purchased goods.

Things to do before departures at Paphos Airport

While waiting for your flight, you can access the Premium Lounge located in the departures zone in front of Gate 7 at Paphos Airport. Check Paphos Airport departure times and keep calm. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, this is a great place to spend some time and relax before your flight.

Lovers of good food can visit the various restaurants and cafeterias to dine. There are also a large number of stores at Paphos Airport where you can buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

PFO Airport dining options

Check out the list of places to dine or get some snacks while waiting for Cyprus Airport departures in Paphos:

• Beer Garden is a good bar that offers beverages, beers, wines, and tasty quick snacks.
• Camden Food Co. provides a wide range of organic products for lovers of healthy and balanced food.
• Central Bar can delight you with an extensive menu from salads and sandwiches to homemade pies and sweets. Hot and cold beverages will be a great addition to these meals.
• Costa Coffee is for those who cannot imagine their day without an invigorating espresso with a rich taste or a soft latte.
• Food for Flight offers ready-to-go food, such as traditional sandwiches, yoghurts, and freshly prepared sushi.
• Food Village is a perfect food court located in Hermes Airport Paphos departures. Here you will find a wide range of dishes and international meals.
• Kafenio provides excellent Cyprus traditional coffee, local snacks, and sweets.
• Caffe Ritazza is for lovers of classic coffee and quick snacks.

PFO shops and boutiques

There are a lot of stores available for passengers at Paphos Airport:

• Duty-free shopping.
• Beauty shops that offer a wide selection of leading beauty brands in fragrances and skin care products.
• Stores with a great collection of wines and spirits, where you can buy a gift or try an exclusive exquisite drink.
• Fashion boutiques that are located in the area of flight departures at Paphos Airport.
• “Kypriaka” outlet with the best local products.
• Shops with electronics from headphones to smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and accessories.