Excellent communications have contributed to a large extent to the fast development of the island. There is a wide network of air-routes connecting Cyprus with Europe, Africa and Asia. The island's two international airports are situated near Larnaca and Paphos, some 50 and 150 kms, respectively, from Nicosia. They handle over 400 scheduled flights per week served by 39 international airlines as well as flights operated by 41 chartered airlines. The island is rapidly becoming a major international transit station for commercial air transportation with excellent connections within the entire region.

Limassol and Larnaca ports are the island's main sea gateways handling two thirds of the total volume of seaborne cargo, including the entire traffic in transit. Both ports are increasingly being used as regional warehouse and distribution centers. 
Inland communication is very easy with short distances between cities and most of the island covered by a good network of modern roads and a motorway network which is constantly extended and upgraded.  Driving is on the left. There is public transport service with regular connections between cities, with scheduled taxi services and comfortable coaches. Private taxis and rental cars are readily available.

Cyprus telecommunications are among the best in the world - an important factor in establishing the island as an offshore business centre. CYTA (Cyprus Telecommunication Authority) has a network, which enables participants to have direct dial access to over 200 countries.