Flights briefly grounded at Paphos Airport as 5.7-magnitude quake triggers runway inspections
A strong earthquake forced Paphos Airport to halt departures and arrivals for runway checks on 12 November, causing short-term delays but no damage or injuries. Flights resumed within two hours, yet the episode highlights the need for contingency plans covering seismic events in Cyprus’s growing business-travel hub.
Nov 13, 2025
