If you already own property in south-west Cyprus, or you’re thinking about buying there, then future travel to Paphos International Airport is set to be a more pleasant experience, thanks to a new and improved airport terminal and runway.

Work on a new terminal and runway extension began at Paphos International Airport in 2006 and has been finished on time and within budget. Designed by Pascall and Watson architects and Canadian designer, Stantec, the new terminal will be officially inaugurated on November 8th by President Demetris Christofias and will open to passengers on November 17th.

Paphos International Airport currently has the capacity to handle over 1.7 million passengers a year, but the new terminal is expected to increase this number to up to 2.7 million. The airport runway has been extended to 3,100m, allowing larger aircraft to land. Amongst the many new features included in the design, the terminal has environmentally friendly lighting, 940 new car parking spaces and air conditioning systems.

Both BA and Easyjet operate daily scheduled flights to Paphos, but the longer runway will increase the potential for extra flights and larger aircraft. In order to help improve the journey for people travelling on to the town of Paphos – located 10 miles from the airport – the local government has started work on a four-lane highway. It will be especially welcome during the summer months, when the current roads are prone to congestion.

The third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is a popular location for second home and holiday home owners, and adopted the Euro at the beginning of the year. Both tourist numbers and property buyers flock to Cyprus, with prices rising over the last six years. As well as the favourable climate, expats cite the community feel, good standard of lifestyle and safeness of the island as factors they love.

As it’s located close to the airport, the coastal town of Paphos is one of the top spots for property buyers in south-west Cyprus, but it also acts as a gateway for exploring the south-west of the island. If you’re interested in buying here, then there are lots of great properties to explore, both by the sea and inland, from top notch luxury developments such as this, to detached villas or an architecturally designed apartment in a quiet village location.

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