Top direct budget carriers & routes

1. easyJet — London Gatwick (LGW) ⇄ Larnaca (LCA)
   Why: easyJet runs frequent direct services between Gatwick and Larnaca and is commonly the cheapest direct option from London. Typical nonstop flight time is about 4½–4¾ hours.

2. Wizz Air / Wizz Air UK — London Luton (LTN) ⇄ Larnaca (LCA)
   Why: Wizz Air operates direct Luton–Larnaca flights (ultra-low-cost carrier), with similar nonstop flight time (~4h40–4h45). Good choice if you prefer Luton as departure.

3. Ryanair (seasonal/limited) — check Stansted/Birmingham/other UK bases
   Why: Ryanair sometimes lists Larnaca services; availability is more seasonal and route-dependent. Worth checking for last-minute cheap one-offs, but easyJet/Wizz are the more reliable budget nonstop choices.

Flight-time & convenience summary

• Shortest nonstop flying time: around 4h30–4h50 (LGW & LTN direct services typically fall in this band).

• Best UK airports for direct budget flights to Larnaca: London Gatwick (easyJet) and London Luton (Wizz Air) — these give the most direct/cheapest options.

Quick booking tips (to get the cheapest, fastest direct flights)

• Book early for July (high season). Budget carriers often release lowest fares months ahead; prices rise closer to departure.

• Filter search results for “nonstop / direct” and sort by duration (shortest) or price depending on whether speed or cost matters more. Skyscanner / airline timetables are useful for this.

• Consider both LGW and LTN when searching — one often has notably cheaper or faster departures on your exact date.