Private Jet to Larnaca
Cyprus is one of those Mediterranean spots that the initiated have been jealously guarding for years. The world sees the beaches and the sunshine and the ancient ruins, but they that have lived here know that it has more to offer: Larnaca in particular. Over a decade, it has evolved into one of the most interesting addresses in the eastern Mediterranean. Private wealth management firms are well established, international family offices are making a mark and a well-defined culinary and cultural landscape has crystallized, attracting more and more international attention from the well-travelled.
It is not the size of Larnaca that makes it special, but its intimacy. Unlike the more popular resorts in the west of the Mediterranean, Cyprus will give you complete privacy and comfort. The best things about the island are a private dinner on Finikoudes promenade, access to Neolithic sites, and quiet morning meanders at the Church of Saint Lazarus.
As soon as your plane lands at Larnaca, you will know you are in high-end style. Everything about the private aviation facilities is efficient and discreet, handling is personal, customs is simple, and a car will be at the steps. No departure hall or wait at carousels. You’re plunging right into an island that has been waiting for your type of guests. It’s not about the travel, it’s about the beginning of the adventure book.
Whatever your starting point, London, Geneva, Dubai or Riyadh, Challenge Jet Charter takes care of all the details of Larnaca with perfection. It is our staff who will handle your landing slots, ground handling, your FBO co-ordination and the entire logistical tapestry of the trip, including hotel rooms not open to walk-ins, restaurant reservations never open to the public, and cultural introductions that turn a trip into an experience.
Things To Do in Larnaca
Culture & Experiences
Start at the Church of Saint Lazarus, a place of historic and spiritual importance and one of the most important Byzantine buildings in the eastern Mediterranean. A private tour, organised through the right ecclesiastical contacts before the visit hours, would seem something quite different to the normal tourist visit. The church contains the grave of Lazarus of Bethany, and its iconostasis and frescoes are worth taking a long time to appreciate.
From there, the mosque of Hala Sultan Tekke, outside of the city on the edge of the Salt Lake, is one of the most peaceful and beautiful religious structures in the area. The Salt Lake itself is a flamingo paradise in the winter months, making it one of the biggest flamingo roosting grounds in Europe, and it’s a private view of it at first light from an appropriate vantage point that can’t be beat in this part of the world. If you are interested in history, an extraordinary encounter with one of the oldest settlement of the world is possible in the Neolithic site of Choirokoitia, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, located about 4 km from the city.
Wine and dine
So the Cyprus food scene is one of Cyprus’s real hidden gems, and Larnaca is a great place to find some of them. In the old city, a beautifully preserved colonial-era building houses Art Cafe 1900, where the kitchen has evolved an all-Mediterranean menu, with a Cypriot accent, after years of refinement and a well-thought-out approach to using local produce. The wines in their wine list are mainly indigenous Cypriot wines, such as Maratheftiko and Xynisteri, which are now beginning to catch the attention of serious collectors and sommeliers throughout Europe.
Militzis Restaurant has been the centre of Larnaca’s food popularity for decades, with a meze tradition that is anything but ordinary: dish after dish, every one a thoughtfully made composition which eventually culminates in an evening of rhythm, hard to replicate in any other modes of eating. If you want to merge the coastal ambience with a food and fun-downstairs, then you should try dining at the seafront restaurants of Finikoudes before the Maxi promenade really gets started in the early evening.
Shopping & Wellness
The personal, thoughtful, rather than showy nature of the shopping life of Larnaca is evident. The old city’s streets, especially around Zinonos Kitieos and the historic core, have a few independent jewellers who work according to the Cypriot silver and gold craftsmanship of centuries, as well as a low-key but well put together collection of boutiques with concept shop designs from Europe and Cyprus. Those who are interested in more individualistic items can enjoy the handmade lace of Lefkara, which is a craft recognised by UNESCO, directly from its makers inside the village, a far more meaningful purchase than anything one can find in an ordinary luxury store.
Cyprus’s healthy lifestyle unfolds in a leisurely, focused and enriching way. One of the best spas in the region, it has a thalassotherapy programme and philosophy based on the properties of the Mediterranean Sea. The spa at Columbia Beach Resort is located on the Pissouri Bay coastline, less than an hour from Larnaca. But closer to the city, a variety of smaller, well-crafted wellness retreats provide thermal treatments, traditional hammam and deep tissue treatments on par with the best of the European metropolitan spas. Climate alone is one of the best in Europe, and a morning spent on any of a private stretch of beaches, the Makenzy or Phinikoudes, before it gets hot during the day, is actually a form of “restoration”, something no treatment room can substitute.
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Places To Stay In Larnaca
Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca
Located on the seafront promenade, the Radisson Blu atop the Larnaca beach serves as a prime example of convenience and luxury in a beachfront hotel. The Radisson Blu on the Larnaca beachfront strategically focuses its rooms and suites towards the sea, making the Mediterranean the centre of the guests’ experience. The hotel has been thoroughly renovated to be significantly superior to the average hotel in the city, positioning itself also competitively within the city’s accommodation offer. It boasts a pool and terrace layout that provides one of the finest views from any hotel in the city. Guests booking private planes who need a central location, full-service facilities and consistent service quality will find it the easiest choice and the most successful one at Larnaca.
Cavo Greco Natura Beach Hotel
Located at the outskirts of the Cape Greco National Forest Park, Cavo Greco Natura is about 30 minutes drive from the Larnaca airport on the eastern side of Cyprus and is a more nature-embracing way to luxury hospitality in Cyprus. The property’s design plays with the natural setting in the national park, the colours, materials and directions all respond to the natural landscape, ensuring that you feel you are immersed in the site, rather than an island resort. This is the more interesting choice to stay for those who come to Cyprus for a quieter pace of luxury, coastline and privacy than for being close to the city.
Annabelle Hotel, Paphos
If you plan on visiting the western coast of the island, the Annabelle Hotel in Paphos is one of the oldest and most respected luxury properties in Cyprus, and is only a few minutes’ drive from Larnaca. The hotel has mature gardens bordering on the sea, has the level of quality that only decades of continuous hospitality can bring: Staff that know how to anticipate, rooms that are immaculate and a pool and garden that moves at its own rhythm and pace. You can book transfers from Larnaca to Paphos, with a helicopter option if desired, to view the Troodos coastline from the air.
Whether you’re planning a business trip or traveling for leisure, our team is here to offer the top-quality tailored service 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Contact one of our Private Jet advisors and we will help you to arrange your private jet flight with ease, comfort and reliability.
You can call us on +44 203 900 3023 to enquire about private jet flights and costs.
What Are The Closest Airports In Larnaca For A Private Jet Charter?
| Airport Name | Airport Code [IATA] | Airport Code [ICAO] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larnaca International Airport | LCA | LCLK | |
| Paphos International Airport | PFO | LCPH |
