Wizz Air adds Varna route and boosts 12 other services from Larnaca for summer 2026
US issues precautionary NOTAM for Cyprus airspace amid Iran tensions
UNHCR releases latest Cyprus asylum snapshots and country factsheet
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Heavy Saharan dust prompts health warnings and potential flight delays
A severe Saharan dust storm pushed particle concentrations well above legal limits on 2 February, triggering health alerts and raising the possibility of flight delays at Larnaca and Paphos. Corporates should watch for visibility-related schedule changes and ensure duty-of-care measures for travellers and outdoor staff.
Israel–Paphos air link cautiously restarts after 12-day Iran conflict shutdown
Paphos airport welcomed its first post-conflict flights from Tel Aviv on 1 February after a 12-day suspension linked to the Israel–Iran escalation. Capacity is running at about 40 percent of normal winter levels, with Ryanair and EL AL still absent, but the partial restart is critical for Cyprus’ tourism sector and for companies that depend on the 40-minute hop for project work. Airport operator Hermes has introduced fee waivers to speed the recovery, while travel managers continue to urge itinerary flexibility.