Environmental impact studies for the expansion of Larnaca and Paphos airports have been put to public consultation until January 15, 2025.
Hermes Airports, which manages both facilities, has developed expansion plans as part of its concession agreement to enlarge existing infrastructure and ensure compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards.
The development is estimated to cost approximately €95 million for Larnaca Airport and €75 million for Paphos Airport.
Hermes Airports has submitted planning permission applications for the expansion works within the designated airport development zones.
La Solas Services Ltd has prepared separate environmental impact assessments for both projects.
All related studies were undertaken by Bouygues Batiment International and Egis Aviation, whilst the environmental and social impact assessment is being carried out by Egis Structures et Environment in partnership with Cypriot consultancy La Solas Services Ltd.
The Paphos International Airport Phase 2 expansion works are expected to take 18 months to complete, from site preparation to facility testing.
The project includes construction of an additional southern parallel taxiway with required lighting and safety features, and terminal expansion to accommodate five million passengers annually.
At Larnaca International Airport, the Phase 2 expansion is scheduled to take 24 months and will increase terminal capacity to 12 million passengers per year.
The existing terminal building will be extended eastward, with the departure level housing passport control and security operations. No additional check-in space is required.
The current passport control and security area will be repurposed for additional retail space and public seating.
The departures gate area will be expanded westward through a connected wing, featuring new gates for passenger boarding and disembarkation.
The design includes ground-level gate construction with provision for passenger boarding bridges and an additional floor above the new departure gates, allowing for future connectivity with a potential Phase 3 second terminal.
