In a bid to restore traveller confidence, Hermes Airports issued a detailed operations bulletin stressing that both Larnaca and Paphos airports ‘continue to operate normally for available flights’ and remain in full coordination with state authorities. As of 14:00 on 4 March, 65 departures were still planned from Larnaca and 38 from Paphos, even though 66 flights had already been scrubbed. The operator published an updated country-by-country connectivity grid showing that links to the UK, Greece, Poland and Austria remain intact, while flights to Israel, the UAE and parts of the Gulf are suspended.
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Several airlines have scheduled extra rotations for the second half of March to clear backlogs, provided the regional security picture stabilises. Hermes urged passengers to consult airline websites or travel agents before travelling to the airport and hinted that further cancellations could occur with minimal notice. The bulletin also reassured cargo clients that essential perishables and medical supplies are being prioritised for loading on operating flights. Corporate travel managers welcomed the transparency but reiterated calls for a single government-industry crisis communication portal to avoid conflicting messages—an idea the Deputy Ministry of Transport said is ‘under active review’.
For travellers juggling these shifting schedules, VisaHQ can help by providing real-time visa guidance and expedited document processing for Cyprus and connecting destinations—visit https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/ to ensure paperwork is squared away before heading to the airport.
Several airlines have scheduled extra rotations for the second half of March to clear backlogs, provided the regional security picture stabilises. Hermes urged passengers to consult airline websites or travel agents before travelling to the airport and hinted that further cancellations could occur with minimal notice. The bulletin also reassured cargo clients that essential perishables and medical supplies are being prioritised for loading on operating flights. Corporate travel managers welcomed the transparency but reiterated calls for a single government-industry crisis communication portal to avoid conflicting messages—an idea the Deputy Ministry of Transport said is ‘under active review’.
