Port of Larnaca

The controlling depth at Larnaca is 11.04 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Larnaca is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Karakol Lighthouse at 19 NM to the NE. Other aids include Girne (29.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Larnaca is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Larnaca (CYLCA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Larnaca is a port in CY. Its UN/LOCODE is CYLCA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, CY, are the ISO country code for CY. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Larnaca operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

LARNACA (UN/Locode: CYLCA), Cyprus is a seaport located at approximately 34.92775° N, 33.64025° E.

Coordinates: 34.92775° N, 33.64025° E. Nearby terminals/ports:DHEKELIA — UN/Locode: CYDHK — 34.98048° N, 33.73820° EZYGI — UN/Locode: CYZYY — 34.72747° N, 33.33986° EFAMAGUSTA — UN/Locode: CYFMG — 35.13950° N, 33.95200° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 18.6m - 19.8m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 11.04 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro and Tanker.