Cyprus police have issued a traffic order for 10-11 January 2026 to facilitate the “Cyprus Grand Road Prix Races”, an annual motorsport event that attracts thousands of spectators to the Finikoudes seafront. The order closes Athens Avenue from 21:00 Saturday to 14:00 Sunday and blocks Piále Pasiá Street, Tasos Mitsopoulos Avenue and one lane of Artemis Avenue—the main access road to Larnaca International Airport—during peak race hours. (en.sigmalive.com)
Although Artemis Avenue will operate as a two-way single lane, airport shuttle companies say journey times from downtown hotels to the terminal could triple, especially for early-morning flights. Airlines have begun sending SMS alerts advising passengers to check in online and leave hotels at least four hours before departure.
![Road closures near Larnaca Airport this weekend for Grand Road Prix could delay Sunday departures]()
The disruption coincides with the arrival of EU-presidency delegations, compounding congestion at Cyprus’ busiest airport. Corporate travel managers should consider rerouting travellers through Paphos or scheduling flights outside the affected window. Employers with time-sensitive cargo using Larnaca’s bonded warehouse should also note that heavy-goods vehicles will be diverted via the Ayia Napa highway, adding up to 25 kilometres.
Event organisers have secured additional park-and-ride lots near the port, but these sites are expected to fill quickly. Travellers holding short-stay visas that expire over the weekend should account for potential delays to avoid overstaying penalties at border control.
Although Artemis Avenue will operate as a two-way single lane, airport shuttle companies say journey times from downtown hotels to the terminal could triple, especially for early-morning flights. Airlines have begun sending SMS alerts advising passengers to check in online and leave hotels at least four hours before departure.
The disruption coincides with the arrival of EU-presidency delegations, compounding congestion at Cyprus’ busiest airport. Corporate travel managers should consider rerouting travellers through Paphos or scheduling flights outside the affected window. Employers with time-sensitive cargo using Larnaca’s bonded warehouse should also note that heavy-goods vehicles will be diverted via the Ayia Napa highway, adding up to 25 kilometres.
Event organisers have secured additional park-and-ride lots near the port, but these sites are expected to fill quickly. Travellers holding short-stay visas that expire over the weekend should account for potential delays to avoid overstaying penalties at border control.
Source: SigmaLive
