Passenger traffic has increased at Cyprus’ airports during the festive holiday period, with Larnaca and Paphos seeing a notable rise in arrivals and departures.
- Passenger traffic has increased at Cyprus’ airports during the festive holiday period, with Larnaca and Paphos seeing a notable rise in arrivals and departures.
- In comparison, the total passenger numbers for the entirety of 2024 were significantly lower, with Larnaca recording 8,661,354 passengers and Paphos 3,633,990.
Passenger traffic: Busy Boxing Day at Larnaca and Paphos Airports
On Boxing Day, Friday December 26, Larnaca International Airport recorded 65 international arrivals and 38 departures. Paphos International Airport also experienced busy traffic, with 14 arrivals and 13 departures scheduled for the same day.
Record-Breaking Numbers for 2025
According to data released by Hermes Airports, passenger traffic at both airports has shown a consistent upward trend throughout 2025. The figures for the first 11 months of this year surpassed the total traffic recorded for all of 2024. Specifically, Larnaca Airport welcomed 9,365,329 passengers, while Paphos Airport served 3,640,954 passengers between January and November 2025.
In comparison, the total passenger numbers for the entirety of 2024 were significantly lower, with Larnaca recording 8,661,354 passengers and Paphos 3,633,990.
Parking Challenges Amid Increased Demand
This surge in passenger numbers has led to parking challenges at Larnaca Airport. Due to high demand during the holiday season, parking is currently operating with limited availability. A representative from Hermes Airports stated that demand is particularly acute during Christmas, prompting the addition of 500 parking spaces this year, raising total capacity to 3,500 spaces.
Advice for Travellers
In light of the increased passenger flow, Hermes Airports has urged travellers to reserve their parking spaces online through the company’s website to guarantee availability. The company emphasised that online reservations secure a parking spot and that arrangements will be made to accommodate all pre-booked passengers. For those unable to secure a space online, alternative arrangements are recommended.