April passenger traffic tops one million for first time in history

13:23 - 06 May 2025

Economy

Passenger traffic at Cyprus' airports has topped the one million mark by April for the first time in history, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works has announced.

It said that Larnaka and Pafos airports welcomed 1,157,414 passengers throughout April 2025, recording an increase of 20.66% compared to the same month in 2024, and that for the January - April period the highest passenger traffic has been recorded with an increase of 11.83% compared to 2024.

According to the Ministry of Transport, the volume of passengers at Larnaka airport increased by 23.05%, and at Paphos airport by 15.51% compared to 2024.

The main markets, it continued, are the United Kingdom, Greece, Israel, Poland and Germany. Aircraft traffic increased by 12.68% compared to 2024 and reached 8,756 flights, the Ministry notes.

The largest increase in absolute numbers was recorded at Larnaka Airport on routes with Israel, the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, Armenia. Paphos Airport saw an increase as regards routes with Israel, the United Kingdom, Jordan, Poland and Germany.

On the other hand, the largest decrease was at Larnaka Airport from Finland, Belgium, Jordan, Lithuania and Estonia, while at Paphos Airport there was a decrease from France, Estonia, Slovakia, Greece and Romania.

The Ministry expressed satisfaction with the results and thanked all involved for their collective effort to extend the tourist season.

April passenger traffic tops one million for first time in history

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