Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ tourism revenue fell sharply in March 2026, decreasing by 33.8% year-on-year to €85.6 million, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service.
March decline and first-quarter performance
The figure compares with €129.4 million recorded in March 2025 and provides the first clear indication of the impact of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
For the January to March 2026 period, total tourism revenue is estimated at €245.5 million, down from €278.3 million in the same period of 2025. That represents an 11.8% decrease for the first quarter of the year, reversing the positive momentum recorded in January and February.
Spending patterns among visitors
The figures are based on the passenger survey conducted by Cystat, which tracks spending patterns among visitors departing from Larnaca and Paphos airports.
March data also showed a fall in average tourist spending, suggesting the decline was driven not only by weaker arrivals but also by lower expenditure among those who did travel.
Average expenditure per tourist stood at €615.27 in March 2026, compared with €644.65 in March 2025, a decrease of 4.6%.
Daily spending and length of stay
Average daily spending fell more sharply, reaching €72.38 per day, compared with €89.53 in March 2025.
Tourists stayed longer on average, with the average length of stay rising to 8.5 days from 7.2 days a year earlier. However, the longer stays were not enough to offset the steep drop in visitor numbers and the decline in daily spending.
