What level of diving experience is required for Airport Reef?

Airport Reef is rated beginner with depths of ≤ 16 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Airport Reef?

At Airport Reef, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Airport Reef located?

Airport Reef is located in Cyprus, in the Cyprus region (coordinates: 34.7292, 32.4715).

Airport Reef Diving - Cyprus, Cyprus

Airport Reef is a beginner-friendly dive site near the old Paphos airport on Cyprus's western coast, with a maximum depth of 16 meters. This accessible shore dive features a gentle slope leading to a series of low reef formations teeming with marine life. Rocky outcrops are home to octopus, moray eels, and colorful nudibranchs, while schools of bream and chromis hover above the reef. Seagrass meadows between the rocks shelter juvenile fish, cuttlefish, and seahorses. The easy entry, mild currents, and consistent visibility make Airport Reef a popular choice for dive training and leisurely exploration.