Hermes Airports has announced its intention to start the second phase of the expansion of Larnaca and Paphos airports.
The management company recently signed several important agreements with banks and contractors for a total of €170 million.
According to the release, Bouygues Batiment International SAS and Iacovou Brothers Ltd have been appointed to carry out the major project. To monitor the quality of the work, the Cyprus Ministry of Transport has appointed an independent engineer to ensure that the standards and timelines of the project are met.
Construction will take approximately 30 months in Larnaca and 27 months in Paphos. The main objective of Hermes Airports is to upgrade the existing infrastructure and ensure that it meets the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
In particular, Larnaca will have an additional zone of 20,000m2 connected to the main terminal. New gates, passport control areas and additional baggage belts will be built. The expansion includes space for new shops, modernisation of the lounge area and increased aircraft parking.
Paphos Airport will expand its terminal to increase capacity. A new taxiway will be added to improve the efficiency of aircraft movements. Passenger flow logistics will be optimised, reducing waiting times at the airport.
Ultimately, this will increase the capacity of Larnaca Airport by 12 million passengers per year and Paphos Airport by 5 million passengers per year. The expansion of both airports plays a key role in the development of Cyprus' aviation infrastructure. Hermes Airports notes that once completed, Cyprus will be able to:
- Attract more tourists, especially during the high season.
- Optimise airport operations by speeding up passenger embarkation and disembarkation.
- Improve the competitiveness of Larnaca and Paphos among Mediterranean hubs.
- Ensure passenger comfort through modern facilities.
This project marks a new stage in the development of air connectivity on the island, making Cyprus' airports more convenient, efficient and technologically advanced.