Cyprus’ two international gateways have turned what was once the tourism off-season into a growth story. Figures released by Hermes Airports show passenger throughput at Larnaca and Paphos climbed 16 percent between November and January compared with the same period a year earlier. More than 30 airlines operated flights to 54 destinations in 33 countries during those three winter months, signalling that carrier diversification strategies launched during the pandemic are paying off. (cbn.com.cy)
Director of Aviation Development Maria Kouroupi told the Cyprus News Agency that the increase is the result of “a collective effort by the entire tourism ecosystem”—namely long-term seat-sale guarantees from tour operators, promotional support from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and a revamped airport-fee incentive matrix that rewards carriers for shoulder-season performance. Low-cost giants have led the charge, but traditional network airlines have quietly added frequencies that improve onward connections for business travellers heading to northern Europe and the Gulf. (cbn.com.cy)
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For passengers taking advantage of these new flights, VisaHQ can simplify the practicalities of entry by providing up-to-date visa information and application assistance for Cyprus through its dedicated portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/). The service is particularly handy for last-minute business trips or spontaneous winter getaways that this expanded network now makes possible.
The data matters for multinational companies running regional headquarters or shared-service centres on the island. More winter flights mean greater scheduling flexibility for site visits, rotational assignees and air-cargo capacity for just-in-time supply chains. It also mitigates the risk premium that relocation packages traditionally attach to islands with pronounced seasonal swings in connectivity.
Stakeholders are now watching whether the momentum will spill into next winter. Hermes Airports says negotiations are already underway with several carriers to transition their “summer-only” routes to year-round operations, particularly from secondary UK cities and central European tech hubs. If successful, the island could achieve its long-stated objective of becoming a 12-month business and leisure destination.
Director of Aviation Development Maria Kouroupi told the Cyprus News Agency that the increase is the result of “a collective effort by the entire tourism ecosystem”—namely long-term seat-sale guarantees from tour operators, promotional support from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and a revamped airport-fee incentive matrix that rewards carriers for shoulder-season performance. Low-cost giants have led the charge, but traditional network airlines have quietly added frequencies that improve onward connections for business travellers heading to northern Europe and the Gulf. (cbn.com.cy)
For passengers taking advantage of these new flights, VisaHQ can simplify the practicalities of entry by providing up-to-date visa information and application assistance for Cyprus through its dedicated portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/). The service is particularly handy for last-minute business trips or spontaneous winter getaways that this expanded network now makes possible.
The data matters for multinational companies running regional headquarters or shared-service centres on the island. More winter flights mean greater scheduling flexibility for site visits, rotational assignees and air-cargo capacity for just-in-time supply chains. It also mitigates the risk premium that relocation packages traditionally attach to islands with pronounced seasonal swings in connectivity.
Stakeholders are now watching whether the momentum will spill into next winter. Hermes Airports says negotiations are already underway with several carriers to transition their “summer-only” routes to year-round operations, particularly from secondary UK cities and central European tech hubs. If successful, the island could achieve its long-stated objective of becoming a 12-month business and leisure destination.
