State hospital · 24h emergencyOpen 24 hours
Famagusta General Hospital
Ippokratous, Paralimni
The nearest state emergency department for Ayia Napa and Protaras.
Checked 11 September 2026
Cyprus travel essentials.
Everything you hope you won’t need — and the practical things you will. Emergency numbers, 24-hour hospitals and private clinics in every area, tonight’s pharmacies, car hire, airport transfers, buses and taxis. Every place is checked against its Google Maps listing or the official source.
In an emergency
Emergency numbers.
Tap to call. 112 is the one to remember — free from any phone, any time.
112Emergency — police, ambulance, fireFree from any phone, 24/7 — 199 works too.22 887171Ambulance control centreDirect line of the State Health Services ambulance service.1407Report a forest fireDepartment of Forests hotline — give your exact location.1401Poison information centreAdvice if someone has swallowed or touched something harmful.
Health
Hospitals & private clinics.
The state hospital emergency department for each area, plus private hospitals and medical centres. Pick where you’re staying.
Hospitals & clinics in Ayia Napa
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Napa Olympic Private Hospital
Havares Street 24, Ayia Napa
Medical centreOpen 24 hours
Saveco Health Centre Ayia Napa
Nissi Avenue 26, Ayia Napa
Hospitals & clinics in Protaras
State hospital · 24h emergencyOpen 24 hours
Famagusta General Hospital
Ippokratous, Paralimni
The nearest state emergency department for Ayia Napa and Protaras.
Medical centreOpen 24 hours
MediLife Medical Center
Protaras–Cape Greco Avenue 356, Paralimni
Hospitals & clinics in Larnaca
State hospital · 24h emergencyOpen 24 hours
Larnaca General Hospital
Inomenon Polition Amerikis, Larnaca
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Saint Rafael Private Hospital
Stratigou Timagia, Larnaca
Medical centreUntil 8pm
Saveco Health Centre Larnaca
Evanthias Pieridou 11, Larnaca
Hospitals & clinics in Limassol
State hospital · 24h emergencyOpen 24 hours
Limassol General Hospital
Nikaias 1, Kato Polemidia, Limassol
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Ygia Polyclinic
21 Nafpliou Street, Limassol
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus
Stygos 9, Limassol
Hospitals & clinics in Paphos
State hospital · 24h emergencyOpen 24 hours
Paphos General Hospital
Achepans, Paphos
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Evangelismos Private Hospital
Vasileos Constantinou XIII 87, Paphos
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Saint George Private Hospital
29 Eleftheriou Venizelou, Paphos
Medical centreUntil 8pm
Coral Bay Health Clinic
Coral Bay Avenue, Peyia
Handy if you are staying in Coral Bay or Peyia.
Hospitals & clinics in Polis & Latchi
State hospital · 24h emergencyOpen 24 hours
Polis Hospital
Thessalonikis, Polis Chrysochous
Small state hospital serving Polis, Latchi and the Akamas.
Hospitals & clinics in Nicosia
State hospital · 24h emergencyOpen 24 hours
Nicosia General Hospital
Lemesou Avenue, Strovolos, Nicosia
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Apollonion Private Hospital
Lefkotheou 20, Strovolos, Nicosia
Private hospitalOpen 24 hours
Hippocrateon Private Hospital
Psaron 3, Egkomi, Nicosia
Phone numbers, opening hours and ratings are from each facility’s Google Maps listing, checked 11 September 2026. In a real emergency call 112 rather than driving yourself.
Pharmacies
Need a pharmacy tonight?
Pharmacies (look for the green cross) keep normal shop hours. Every night a rota of on-duty pharmacies stays open in each town — Cyta, the national telecoms provider, publishes tonight’s list by town.
Tonight’s on-duty pharmacies (Cyta)Getting around
Car hire.
Local and international firms with airport pick-up, ranked by Google rating and review volume. Remember: in Cyprus you drive on the left.
Car hire
Petsas Rent a Car
One of Cyprus’s longest-running car hire firms — in business for over 60 years, the company says — with desks at Larnaca and Paphos airports and offices in Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos town and Ayia Napa.
Larnaca & Paphos airports + 4 town officesDirections
Car hire
Green Motion Cyprus
The Cyprus franchise of the international Green Motion brand, with branches in Larnaca, near Paphos Airport, in Ayia Napa and in Limassol. Its Larnaca and Paphos branches are off-airport rather than in the terminals.
Larnaca, near Paphos Airport, Ayia Napa & LimassolDirections
Car hire
Astra Car Rentals
A Cypriot car hire firm (ASTRA Self Drive Cars) with desks at Paphos and Larnaca airports and offices in Nicosia, Limassol and Ayia Napa.
Paphos & Larnaca airports + 3 town officesDirections
Car hire
Leos Car Rentals
A local car hire firm with two offices: Agios Tychon on the eastern edge of Limassol, and Kouklia village in the Paphos district.
Agios Tychon (Limassol) & Kouklia (Paphos district)Directions
No car?
Airports, buses & taxis.
Airports
Cyprus has two international airports: Larnaca (LCA) on the south-east coast and Paphos (PFO) in the west. Flight times and airport services are on the operator’s site.
Airport shuttle to Nicosia
Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs scheduled coaches from Larnaca and Paphos airports to Nicosia. Timetables and online booking on its website.
Public buses
Town buses in every district, with routes, stops and live arrival times on the public transport site. Separate intercity coaches link the main towns.
Taxis & ride apps
Licensed taxis wait at both airports and the main taxi ranks in town. Bolt is the ride-hailing app that works in Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos.
Boat trips & cruises
Sea-cave cruises, glass-bottom boats and swim stops from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Paphos and Latchi — ranked by Google rating.
Tourist information
Official help & information.
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism runs information offices in all the main tourist areas, open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00. Maps, event listings and advice are on the official tourism portal.
Visit Cyprus — the official tourism portalBefore you land
Good to know.
- Driving
- On the left, as in the UK. Hire cars and road signs follow the same side.
- Plugs
- UK-style three-pin (type G), 240V — bring a type G adapter from mainland Europe.
- Money
- The euro (€). Cards are taken almost everywhere; carry a little cash for kiosks and villages.
- Tipping
- Optional. In restaurants 5–10% is usual if you were happy — check the bill first, as some add a service charge. Round up taxi fares; bar staff don’t expect tips.
- Health cover
- EU visitors with an EHIC, and UK visitors with a GHIC, can use state healthcare — carry the card and your passport. Private hospitals charge; check your travel insurance.
Questions
Cyprus essentials — FAQ
What is the emergency number in Cyprus?
Call 112 — it is free from any phone, 24 hours a day, and connects you to police, ambulance or fire. 199 works too. The ambulance service also has a direct control-centre line: 22 887171.
Where is the nearest A&E to Ayia Napa and Protaras?
The state emergency department for the east coast is Famagusta General Hospital in Paralimni (+357 23 200000). In Ayia Napa itself, Napa Olympic Private Hospital and Saveco Health Centre are open 24 hours; in Protaras, MediLife Medical Center is open 24 hours.
How do I find a pharmacy open at night in Cyprus?
A rota of night pharmacies covers every town each night. Cyta, the national telecoms provider, publishes tonight’s list by town on its website.
Is there a taxi app in Cyprus?
Yes — Bolt works in Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos. Licensed taxis also wait at both airports and at taxi ranks in town.
How do I get from Larnaca or Paphos airport to Nicosia?
Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs scheduled coaches from both airports to Nicosia; timetables and booking are on its website. Taxis and hire cars are the other options.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Cyprus?
The left, as in the UK. Cyprus also uses UK-style three-pin plugs (type G).
Do you tip in Cyprus?
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 5–10% is usual if you were happy with the service — but check the bill first, because some restaurants add a service charge, and that does not always reach the staff. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip beyond rounding up, and bar staff do not expect one at all.