London, Essex to Paphos (STN–PFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR3131
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:07 AM
BST
12:32 PM
EEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY5304
BY TUI Airways
7S8
8:15 AM
BST T1
2:35 PM
EEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1525
LS Jet2.com
73H
10:28 AM
BST T1
4:47 PM
EEST
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1653
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:15 PM
BST T1
9:55 PM
EEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY5305
BY TUI Airways
7S8
3:50 PM
EEST
6:30 PM
BST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1526
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:32 PM
EEST
9:24 PM
BST
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3132
FR Ryanair
73H
6:55 PM
EEST
9:45 PM
BST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7749
FR Ryanair
73H
8:20 PM
EEST
11:10 PM
BST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY5659
BY TUI Airways
7S8
9:25 PM
EEST
12:10 AM+1
BST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1654
LS Jet2.com
73H
11:00 PM
EEST
1:45 AM+1
BST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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London, Essex to Paphos
3 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,983 mi 4h 19m nonstop +2h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

STN–PFO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,983 miles in approximately 4h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STN–PFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 5 73H 4h19-4h40
FR Ryanair 4 7M8 4h25
BY TUI Airways 1 7S8 4h20
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + FR + LS (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STN to PFO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STN to PFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,787
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Paphos from London, Essex

Nearby airports with service to Paphos International Airport.
Metric STN→PFO LTN→PFO LHR→PFO
Distance from STN 26 mi 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 10 5 4
Flight time 4h 19m 4h 35m 4h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of STN with service to Paphos International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Paphos is 2 hours ahead of London, Essex.
STN: BST · PFO: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 8:00 PM in Paphos.
Distance & Flight Time
1,983 mi / 3,191 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m to 4h 40m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry (Cyprus applies a stricter validity rule than most EU states). A passport, not a national ID card, is required for UK nationals post-Brexit.

Cyprus is an EU member but not in the Schengen Area. Time spent in Cyprus does not count against your Schengen 90/180-day clock, and vice versa. This makes Cyprus useful for extended Mediterranean stays alongside Schengen time. Border officers may ask for proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (no fixed minimum).

Direct flights from London to Larnaca (LCA) or Paphos (PFO) run about 4 hours 30 minutes. Multiple airlines operate year-round including British Airways, Wizz Air, easyJet, and Ryanair. Cyprus uses the euro. The UK retains two Sovereign Base Areas (Akrotiri and Dhekelia) on the island, but these have no separate immigration process for visitors. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Crossing to Northern Cyprus from the Republic is possible at several checkpoints with your passport.

STN–PFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London, Essex to Paphos route.
Route details
Distance1,983 mi / 3,191 km
Flight time4h 19m to 4h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights10 out / 12 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
Destination: PFO
IATA / ICAOPFO / LCPH
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STN to PFO flights.
Nonstop flights from London Stansted Airport to Paphos International Airport take approximately 4h 19m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,983 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: TUI Airways, Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from STN to PFO. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MUC, FCO, VIE, POZ, BGY, RIX, BER, EIN, SOF, KRK, FMM, AMM, DUB, WMI, GDN, ATH, BUD, CHQ, NAP, WRO, LHR, CGN, TLV, OTP, EDI, AMS, SKG, RHO, KTW, GLA, BTS, MLA, ZAG and KUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Paphos is 2 hours ahead of London, Essex.
Yes, return flights from PFO to STN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LTN, LHR and LGW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from STN to PFO

London Stansted Airport (STN) and Paphos International Airport (PFO) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways, Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STN to PFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STN to PFO ranges from 4 hours 19 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,983 miles (3,191 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London (LHR) and London (LGW).