Cyprus’s Meteorological Department issued a fresh yellow warning on Monday, forecasting localised thunderstorms, hail and mountain snow strong enough to disrupt peak-season travel. Winds are expected to shift suddenly to Force 5 Beaufort and snowfall is likely above 1,200 metres, potentially closing segments of the Troodos road network.
Airport operator Hermes has advised airlines to load extra holding fuel for Larnaca and Paphos arrival banks. While no cancellations have been announced, even brief runway closures could cascade into missed connections for outbound business travellers returning after the holidays. Passengers are urged to monitor airline apps and allow additional time at security, where queues lengthen as bags are re-packed to protect electronics from driving rain.
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Travellers who need to adjust their itineraries because of the storm should also make sure their travel documents are in order. VisaHQ can arrange Cyprus visa extensions or expedited multi-entry permits at short notice, sparing you paperwork headaches while you focus on changing flights and accommodation: https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/.
Road mobility faces equal stress. Logistics firms supplying Limassol port have diverted some cargo to coastal highways, adding up to 40 minutes per leg. Employers with assignees driving hire cars are reminded that many insurance policies exclude incidents on snow-covered roads.
For HR and mobility teams, the alert is a prompt to double-check whether expatriates hold the correct driving licence categories, ensure temporary accommodation is available if mountain lodgings become cut-off, and prepare to extend remote-work arrangements. The warning remains in force until 20:00 on 30 December, but forecasters hint a second low-pressure cell could arrive before New Year’s Eve.
Airport operator Hermes has advised airlines to load extra holding fuel for Larnaca and Paphos arrival banks. While no cancellations have been announced, even brief runway closures could cascade into missed connections for outbound business travellers returning after the holidays. Passengers are urged to monitor airline apps and allow additional time at security, where queues lengthen as bags are re-packed to protect electronics from driving rain.
Travellers who need to adjust their itineraries because of the storm should also make sure their travel documents are in order. VisaHQ can arrange Cyprus visa extensions or expedited multi-entry permits at short notice, sparing you paperwork headaches while you focus on changing flights and accommodation: https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/.
Road mobility faces equal stress. Logistics firms supplying Limassol port have diverted some cargo to coastal highways, adding up to 40 minutes per leg. Employers with assignees driving hire cars are reminded that many insurance policies exclude incidents on snow-covered roads.
For HR and mobility teams, the alert is a prompt to double-check whether expatriates hold the correct driving licence categories, ensure temporary accommodation is available if mountain lodgings become cut-off, and prepare to extend remote-work arrangements. The warning remains in force until 20:00 on 30 December, but forecasters hint a second low-pressure cell could arrive before New Year’s Eve.
