Cyprus’ Meteorological Department activated a nationwide yellow weather warning late on Sunday night, forecasting intense rain, isolated thunderstorms and hail across the island until 21:00 on Monday, 12 January. Meteorologists warned that rainfall could reach 55 mm per hour with 24-hour accumulations above 55 mm, particularly along the coast and on the slopes of the Troodos range. Although Cyprus rarely suspends airport operations outright, lightning protocols oblige ground handlers at Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO) to halt refuelling and baggage loading whenever strikes are detected within an eight-kilometre radius, lengthening aircraft turn-around times. (visahq.com)
Hermes Airports, which manages both gateways, told carriers they could revise arrival slots overnight to dodge the most active storm cells. Several European airlines used the flexibility to delay first-wave departures from London, Vienna and Warsaw by up to 90 minutes. Corporate travel departments with staff transiting through Cyprus were advised to monitor airline apps for last-minute gate and timing changes and to confirm EU261 care entitlements, noting that weather-related disruptions do not trigger financial compensation but do oblige carriers to provide meals and accommodation. (visahq.com)
For travellers worried that extended delays could push them beyond their authorised stay, VisaHQ’s dedicated Cyprus portal offers on-demand assistance with visa requirements, emergency extensions and document courier services—helping passengers stay compliant even when plans change unexpectedly. Details are available at https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/.
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Road mobility is also under pressure. Police warned that the Nicosia-Limassol motorway could see aquaplaning, while the mountain roads to Platres and Troodos may close at short notice if snow accumulates. Mobility managers supporting relocating employees were urged to reschedule orientation drives and advise assignees to carry at least 24 hours’ worth of medication and essentials in hand luggage. During a comparable storm in December 2024, average door-to-door airport transfers stretched from 50 minutes to almost two hours, causing missed temporary-housing viewings for new hires. (visahq.com)
Visa service providers are preparing for knock-on effects. If prolonged delays trigger unexpected overnight stays, third-country nationals could find themselves breaching short-stay limits. VisaHQ said its Cyprus portal is ready to arrange on-the-spot visa extensions and courier pickups for supporting documents, thereby helping employers avoid inadvertent overstays. (visahq.com)
Forecasters expect the low-pressure system to clear by Tuesday afternoon, but a second front could brush the north coast later in the week. Companies with time-critical projects have been advised to maintain remote-working contingencies and to avoid booking early-morning departures until at least Thursday. (visahq.com)
Hermes Airports, which manages both gateways, told carriers they could revise arrival slots overnight to dodge the most active storm cells. Several European airlines used the flexibility to delay first-wave departures from London, Vienna and Warsaw by up to 90 minutes. Corporate travel departments with staff transiting through Cyprus were advised to monitor airline apps for last-minute gate and timing changes and to confirm EU261 care entitlements, noting that weather-related disruptions do not trigger financial compensation but do oblige carriers to provide meals and accommodation. (visahq.com)
For travellers worried that extended delays could push them beyond their authorised stay, VisaHQ’s dedicated Cyprus portal offers on-demand assistance with visa requirements, emergency extensions and document courier services—helping passengers stay compliant even when plans change unexpectedly. Details are available at https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/.
Road mobility is also under pressure. Police warned that the Nicosia-Limassol motorway could see aquaplaning, while the mountain roads to Platres and Troodos may close at short notice if snow accumulates. Mobility managers supporting relocating employees were urged to reschedule orientation drives and advise assignees to carry at least 24 hours’ worth of medication and essentials in hand luggage. During a comparable storm in December 2024, average door-to-door airport transfers stretched from 50 minutes to almost two hours, causing missed temporary-housing viewings for new hires. (visahq.com)
Visa service providers are preparing for knock-on effects. If prolonged delays trigger unexpected overnight stays, third-country nationals could find themselves breaching short-stay limits. VisaHQ said its Cyprus portal is ready to arrange on-the-spot visa extensions and courier pickups for supporting documents, thereby helping employers avoid inadvertent overstays. (visahq.com)
Forecasters expect the low-pressure system to clear by Tuesday afternoon, but a second front could brush the north coast later in the week. Companies with time-critical projects have been advised to maintain remote-working contingencies and to avoid booking early-morning departures until at least Thursday. (visahq.com)
