Record number use Cyprus airports in September

Record numbers of passengers used Larnaca and Paphos airports in September, with a total of 1.4 million passengers using the two airports, the airport operator said on Monday.

“Compared to September 2023, passenger traffic increased by 7 per cent and this September’s performance set an all-time record for the month,” Hermes said.

Top markets for Larnaca airport were the United Kingdom, Greece, Israel, Poland and Germany, while for Paphos they were the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, Israel and France.

“The trend in passenger traffic has shown an upward trajectory over the past nine months. From January to September, a total of 9.5 million passengers travelled through both airports, representing a 5 per cent increase compared to the same period last year,” Hermes said.

It added that in October, the flight schedule continues to hover at around 1,000 flights per week and the data available for the winter season is very encouraging.

“Specifically, from November to March, an additional 300,000 seats have been added compared to the same period last year, which had already seen an increase.”

Director of aviation development at Hermes Airports Maria Kouroupi said “it is crucial to maintain the positive prospects for steady growth and to invest in the development of year-round connectivity, which will bring multiple benefits to our country.”