Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia or Lefkoşa, is the capital of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost capital city among European Union member states. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years and has been the capital of Cyprus since the 10th century.
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Places in Nicosia
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Plan your days in Nicosia
Your Nicosia day plan
Grouped by neighbourhood, lunch included. Built from places we verified recently.
How many days?
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Climate in Nicosia
Best time to visit: Apr–May, Sep, Nov
Average temperature
11°Jan
11°Feb
14°Mar
18°Apr
23°May
27°Jun
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30°Aug
26°Sep
22°Oct
16°Nov
12°Dec
Crowd level (0–5)
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Flights to Nicosia
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Day trips and nearby cities from Nicosia
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Nicosia; times are rough estimates by road.
From Nicosia you can reach Larnaca (37 km), Limassol (62 km) and Paphos (98 km) in about 45 min to 1 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are Apr to May, Sep, Nov, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 16°C in November.
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You can fly into Larnaca International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.