Air travel to Cyprus is getting better. Many airlines are starting flights again to Larnaca and Paphos airports. This is good news for tourism and business on the island. Emirates has also started flying daily from Larnaca to Dubai.
Flights were stopped before because of problems in the Middle East. However, things are calmer now. This means airlines like Lufthansa Group can fly again. British Airways, easyJet, and Transavia are also flying to Cyprus. This shows confidence in the safety of travel.
By Monday, Larnaca Airport had 102 flights. This is much more than before. Paphos Airport had 36 flights. More flights mean it is easier for tourists and business people to visit. This helps the important tourism industry.
You can now fly directly to the United Kingdom. Airlines like Wizz Air, British Airways, and Ryanair offer these flights. You can also fly to Greece directly with airlines like Aegean and Cyprus Airways. These flights connect people and goods.
However, some flights are still stopped. Flights to and from Israel, Qatar, and Bahrain are not back yet. This is because of the current situation in those areas. The problems there still affect travel.
The return of European airlines and Emirates is good. It shows airlines are looking at risks carefully. Hermes, which runs the airports, is happy with this. More flights will help the economy. The next few weeks will show if travel continues to improve.