Nicosia, Cyprus. ACTTA president Charis Papacharalambous said Cyprus’ air connectivity is returning to normal following the resumption of key flights from Britain and the Lufthansa Group. He said demand for accommodation is expected to recover in line with restored air links.
Connectivity restoration and demand outlook
Papacharalambous told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that as air links with key markets are restored, demand for accommodation in Cyprus is estimated to follow a similar path to recovery.
Hermes Airports: routes resumed after recent suspensions
The assessment followed an announcement from Hermes Airports confirming that connectivity with Europe has been restored after the resumption of several flights that had been temporarily suspended in recent weeks. The operator said routes interrupted by the situation in the Middle East have resumed operations in recent days, strengthening connections from the country’s two international airports.
ACTTA comments on security perceptions
Papacharalambous said there is currently no security problem in Cyprus that should prevent a traveller from continuing with travel planning. He said there is no increased security risk in Cyprus compared to any other European country, and added that raising non-existent security issues in the Republic of Cyprus harms the Cypriot economy and tourism.
Airlines resuming services to Larnaca and Paphos
Hermes Airports said airlines in the Lufthansa Group, including Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air and Eurowings, have resumed flights to and from Larnaca International Airport and Paphos International Airport. Flights have also restarted by British Airways, easyJet and Transavia.
Emirates resumes Dubai-Larnaca route
Emirates resumed its route between Dubai and Larnaca on March 7, 2026, operating daily flights between the two destinations.
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