Meanwhile visitors from Cyprus can also fly from Larnaka to Vienna directly on Mondays and Fridays leaving at 15.25 and landing in the capital of Austria at 17.40. The flight from Vienna International Airport to Larnaca takes off at 10.50 and arrives at Larnaka Airport at 14.45 on those days. This new route is aligned to the airberlin schedule, offering travellers from Cyprus optimal connections to the German group’s international network. Onward flights to Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich and Nuremberg are available with attractive layover times. Furthermore, connections to Milan, Moscow, Zurich and New York among others are also available.

“Vienna is an attractive destination for business and leisure travellers. The new nonstop service opens the door to even more connecting flights between Cyprus and a range of German & European cities. NIKI and airberlin’s excellent quality of service attractive fares have allowed the airlines to claim market leadership on routes between Germany and Austria," explained airberlin Area Manager Southern Europe, Mrs Susanna Sciacovelli.

Commenting on the launch of NIKI flights from Larnaka International Airport, the Chief Executive Officer of Hermes Airports, Mr Wes Porter said: “We welcome NIKI to Cyprus and we are delighted that Larnaka has been added to the NIKI route network. NIKI's affordable fares, convenient flight schedule and excellent service will ensure the success of the Larnaka to Vienna route. Access to NIKI and airberlin’s extensive route network via NIKI’s Vienna will give the travelling public wider access to a range of destinations”.

Hermes Airports welcomed the first guests arriving at Larnaka from Vienna with a refreshing surprise when they landed – in keeping with aviation tradition the incoming aircraft was met with a water salute.

Source: Financial Mirror