easyJet Restarts Larnaca & Paphos Services as Cyprus Re-opens to UK and EU Carriers
UK Raises Terror Threat in Cyprus Travel Advice Following Drone Incident
Netherlands Turns Cyprus ‘Yellow’ and Sends Air-Defence Frigate HNLMS Evertsen
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Cypriot Deputy Minister Chairs EU Justice & Home Affairs Council; Schengen Interoperability Roadmap Endorsed
At the 5 March EU Justice & Home Affairs Council, chaired by Cyprus’s migration minister, member states approved a post-2026 roadmap for full Schengen IT interoperability and new funding for voluntary-return programmes. The decisions set the timeline for Cyprus to integrate into the Entry/Exit System, foreshadowing tighter stay-limit enforcement for business travellers and expatriates.([consilium.europa.eu](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/03/04/media-advisory-justice-and-home-affairs-council-of-5-and-6-march-2026/pdf/))
Cyprus to begin repatriation flights for citizens stranded in the Middle East
Cyprus has authorised special charter flights to repatriate nationals trapped by the Middle-East conflict. Priority will be given to vulnerable passengers registered on the ConnectCy platform, while companies must arrange onward travel inside Cyprus. The fast-moving plan underscores the island’s role as a regional evacuation hub and highlights the need for robust corporate crisis-response policies.
Regional conflict forces cancellation of 66 flights at Cyprus’ airports
Hermes Airports reported 66 flight cancellations on 4 March—mostly Middle-East routes but also one UK service—while 103 flights operated normally. The disruption complicates both passenger itineraries and time-sensitive cargo flows, underlining the need for real-time travel-risk monitoring.
US travel warning dents bookings – Cyprus tourism leaders call for calm
A new US State Department advisory has led to immediate cancellations and stalled bookings, prompting Cyprus’ tourism associations to lobby for its removal. The downturn could hit meetings and incentive travel just as the island was eyeing a post-pandemic rebound. Companies should track policy updates and review traveller-security approvals.
Airspace over Cyprus briefly closed after drone alert; Greek F-16s scrambled
Cyprus briefly closed its airspace on 4 March after a suspected drone incursion; Greek F-16s intercepted the UAV and normal operations resumed within an hour. The incident highlights rising drone threats to civil aviation and has already pushed up war-risk insurance premiums for flights to and over Cyprus.
Hermes Airports reassures travellers: operations ‘normal’ despite high cancellation count
Airport operator Hermes Airports published an operations bulletin stating that Larnaca and Paphos remain open, with 103 flights still scheduled on 4 March. While dozens of services are cancelled, core European connectivity persists, and airlines plan recovery flights later in March.
UK tells dual British–Cypriot nationals to enter on UK passports as ETA rollout accelerates
Effective immediately, the UK requires dual British–Cypriot nationals to enter on a UK passport, aligning with the new Electronic Travel Authorisation system. Those without a current UK passport risk denial of entry unless they obtain a Certificate of Entitlement. Employers should verify that mobile staff update travel profiles accordingly.