Motorsport returns to Larnaca’s Finikoudes seafront on 10–11 January, but the popular Cyprus Grand Road Prix will come at a cost for travellers. Police have ordered the closure of Athens Avenue from 21:00 Saturday until 14:00 Sunday and partial blockages on Piále Pasiá Street, Tasos Mitsopoulos Avenue and – crucially – one lane of Artemis Avenue, the main access road to Larnaca International Airport.([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-07/cy/road-closures-near-larnaca-airport-this-weekend-for-grand-road-prix-could-delay-sunday-departures/))
Although Artemis Avenue will run as a two-way single lane, shuttle operators predict journey times from city hotels to the terminal could triple during early-morning departures. Several airlines have issued SMS alerts recommending passengers leave hotels at least four hours before take-off and complete online check-in to avoid missed flights.
For travellers worried that the unexpected congestion might push them beyond their authorised stay or necessitate a last-minute visa amendment, VisaHQ’s Cyprus portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/) can file extensions, renewals and new applications in just a few clicks, letting you focus on beating traffic instead of queueing at embassies.
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The timing could not be worse: EU-Presidency delegations are still departing after the 7 January opening gala, meaning diplomatic convoys will share the narrowed corridor with race spectators. Corporate travel managers with weekend departures may wish to reroute staff through Paphos or shift flights outside the affected window.
Cargo operators are also on notice. Heavy-goods vehicles will be forced onto the Ayia Napa highway, adding up to 25 kilometres and possible delays in delivering time-critical pharmaceutical shipments stored in Larnaca’s bonded warehouse.
Travellers holding short-stay visas that expire over the weekend should plan for potential overruns; overstaying penalties at border control remain steep. Visa vendors report a spike in amendment requests as passengers adjust itineraries in line with the traffic order.
Although Artemis Avenue will run as a two-way single lane, shuttle operators predict journey times from city hotels to the terminal could triple during early-morning departures. Several airlines have issued SMS alerts recommending passengers leave hotels at least four hours before take-off and complete online check-in to avoid missed flights.
For travellers worried that the unexpected congestion might push them beyond their authorised stay or necessitate a last-minute visa amendment, VisaHQ’s Cyprus portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/) can file extensions, renewals and new applications in just a few clicks, letting you focus on beating traffic instead of queueing at embassies.
The timing could not be worse: EU-Presidency delegations are still departing after the 7 January opening gala, meaning diplomatic convoys will share the narrowed corridor with race spectators. Corporate travel managers with weekend departures may wish to reroute staff through Paphos or shift flights outside the affected window.
Cargo operators are also on notice. Heavy-goods vehicles will be forced onto the Ayia Napa highway, adding up to 25 kilometres and possible delays in delivering time-critical pharmaceutical shipments stored in Larnaca’s bonded warehouse.
Travellers holding short-stay visas that expire over the weekend should plan for potential overruns; overstaying penalties at border control remain steep. Visa vendors report a spike in amendment requests as passengers adjust itineraries in line with the traffic order.
