Data released on 18 December by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CySTAT) show total tourist arrivals of 234,580 in November 2025, up 30.4 % year-on-year. Arrivals from the UK remained dominant at 22.7 %, followed by Poland, Israel, Germany and Greece. The share travelling primarily for business slipped to 14.4 % from 18.1 % a year earlier, suggesting leisure demand continues to outpace corporate travel.
For the January–November period, Cyprus welcomed 4.38 million visitors—already 12 % ahead of the same period in 2024 and within sight of the record 2019 pre-pandemic level. Industry analysts credit aggressive airline incentives at Larnaca and Paphos airports and targeted promotions in secondary European cities.
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The data also show outbound mobility: 137,210 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad in November, up 14.1 %. Greece accounted for nearly one-third of these returns, reflecting the deep business and cultural ties between the two countries.
Hermes Airports urges passengers to arrive three hours before departure during the upcoming holiday peak, hinting at possible congestion. Corporate mobility teams should factor in longer airport dwell times and consider flexible ticket classes to mitigate delay risks.
For the January–November period, Cyprus welcomed 4.38 million visitors—already 12 % ahead of the same period in 2024 and within sight of the record 2019 pre-pandemic level. Industry analysts credit aggressive airline incentives at Larnaca and Paphos airports and targeted promotions in secondary European cities.
The data also show outbound mobility: 137,210 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad in November, up 14.1 %. Greece accounted for nearly one-third of these returns, reflecting the deep business and cultural ties between the two countries.
Hermes Airports urges passengers to arrive three hours before departure during the upcoming holiday peak, hinting at possible congestion. Corporate mobility teams should factor in longer airport dwell times and consider flexible ticket classes to mitigate delay risks.
Source: Cyprus Business News (CBN)
