Cities Near Nicosia
Cities near Nicosia, CY: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Larnaca, Limassol, Anamur. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Nicosia, CY is Larnaca, about 23 mi (37 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larnaca | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Limassol | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Anamur | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Silifke | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alanya | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Mersin | 134 mi / 215 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Karaman | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Latakia | 139 mi / 224 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Tartouss | 144 mi / 232 km | 3 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Jablah | 145 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Nicosia
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Larnaca, Limassol, Anamur, Silifke. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Nicosia
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Alanya, Mersin, Karaman, Latakia, Tartouss. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Nicosia include Larnaca, Limassol, Anamur, Silifke, Alanya. The closest is Larnaca, about 23 miles (37 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.