Larnaca airport [file photo]
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports hit an all-time high in 2024, marking a milestone for Cyprus’ travel sector, according to the island’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works.
A total of approximately 7.8 million passengers passed through Cyprus’ two airports in 2024, with the UK, Greece, Israel, Poland and Germany accounting for 64% of total traffic. The top destinations were London and Athens (1.4 million passengers each), followed by Tel Aviv (1 million), Thessaloniki, Manchester and Vienna.
Passenger traffic surged by 5.6% compared to 2023 and 9.1% compared to 2019, the last pre-pandemic year, underscoring a strong recovery and consolidating Cyprus’ appeal as both a tourism hotspot and business hub.
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, Cyprus demonstrated resilience, with travel demand spreading beyond the traditional summer season. January to March and September to December saw over 7% more passengers than in 2023, the ministry reported.
December ended the year on a high note, with Larnaca and Paphos airports welcoming 654,760 passengers, a 10.5% increase compared to the same month in 2023.