Cyprus’s Met Office issued a fresh yellow alert on 27 December 2025 for local rain, isolated thunderstorms and hail, warning that conditions could deteriorate rapidly, particularly over mountain routes. Snow or sleet is forecast for elevations above 1,200 metres, potentially closing sections of the Troodos road network.
Winds are expected to shift from south-westerly to north-westerly, reaching Force 5 Beaufort in exposed coastal areas, which could induce minor delays at Larnaca and Paphos airports during afternoon arrival banks. So far, Hermes reports operations are normal but has advised airlines to carry extra holding fuel.
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For ground transport, mobility managers should caution assignees driving rental cars between Limassol and Nicosia to watch for standing water and sudden gusts, especially on the A1 motorway’s open viaducts. The Department of Public Works has pre-positioned crews for debris clearance, and police may impose temporary speed limits.
Corporate travel insurers have reminded clients that weather-related delays are covered under most policies if check-ins are logged before the alert upgrade. Employees working remotely from mountain resorts over the New Year break should verify back-up connectivity plans in case of power cuts.
The weather front is expected to move east overnight, but lingering showers could affect outbound holiday traffic on the morning of 28 December. Travellers are advised to monitor airline SMS updates and allow extra time for security screening, as past storms have caused knock-on staffing shortages at immigration desks.
Winds are expected to shift from south-westerly to north-westerly, reaching Force 5 Beaufort in exposed coastal areas, which could induce minor delays at Larnaca and Paphos airports during afternoon arrival banks. So far, Hermes reports operations are normal but has advised airlines to carry extra holding fuel.
If the unsettled conditions force you to rethink flight connections or extend your stay, VisaHQ can help expedite any required visa adjustments, transit permits or travel documents through its easy online platform. Check the latest options for Cyprus at https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/ to keep your itinerary on track despite the weather.
For ground transport, mobility managers should caution assignees driving rental cars between Limassol and Nicosia to watch for standing water and sudden gusts, especially on the A1 motorway’s open viaducts. The Department of Public Works has pre-positioned crews for debris clearance, and police may impose temporary speed limits.
Corporate travel insurers have reminded clients that weather-related delays are covered under most policies if check-ins are logged before the alert upgrade. Employees working remotely from mountain resorts over the New Year break should verify back-up connectivity plans in case of power cuts.
The weather front is expected to move east overnight, but lingering showers could affect outbound holiday traffic on the morning of 28 December. Travellers are advised to monitor airline SMS updates and allow extra time for security screening, as past storms have caused knock-on staffing shortages at immigration desks.
