April 2025 marked a historic milestone for Cyprus’s aviation sector — for the first time ever, monthly passenger traffic surpassed the 1 million mark, reaching an impressive 1,157,414 travelers.
According to the official report from the Department of Transport of the Republic of Cyprus, this figure reflects a 20.66% increase compared to the same month in 2024, highlighting the island’s growing appeal as both a tourism hotspot and transit hub.
Continued Growth in 2025
From January to April 2025, total passenger traffic rose by 11.83% year-on-year.
Larnaca Airport saw the strongest growth, with a +23.05% surge in travelers.
Paphos Airport also experienced a solid rise of 15.51%.
This strong upward trend is credited to the strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Transport, Deputy Ministry of Tourism, and Hermes Airports, the island’s airport operator.
Where Are Travelers Coming From?
The majority of visitors came from:
The United Kingdom
Greece
Israel
Poland
Germany
Flight activity also increased significantly — between January and April, a total of 8,756 flights were operated, representing a 12.68% increase over the same period last year.
Key Highlights:
Larnaca Airport recorded major growth from Israel, the UK, Greece, Poland, and Armenia, reinforcing its role as a major air hub in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Paphos Airport saw rising demand from Israel, the UK, Jordan, Poland, and Germany, driven by an increase in low-cost carriers and charter flights catering to tourists.
Cyprus as a Year-Round Destination
In its statement, the Ministry of Transport emphasized that this record-breaking achievement is the result of a unified national strategy to promote Cyprus as a year-round destination.
Increased flight frequency, upgraded airport infrastructure, and flexible cooperation with airlines have helped extend the travel season and improve access to the island from across Europe and the Middle East.
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