Over the past two months, Cyrpus has been gradually allowing in more tourists. However, for some countries, restrictions still apply. Which airlines are currently flying to Cyrpus, and what are the rules?After what it deemed to be a successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cyprus has slowly been relaxing its borders. From June 9th, it allowed a handful of citizens from foreign countries to enter again. On June 20th, it welcomed back even more tourists, and on July 15th, it lifted restrictions even further.
However, when it comes to who is allowed where Cyprus is upholding some tough restrictions based on the traveler’s country of origin. That said, several airlines are now operating flights back to the country. Who are they?
Over the past two months, Cyrpus has been gradually allowing in more tourists. However, for some countries, restrictions still apply. Which airlines are currently flying to Cyrpus, and what are the rules?
After what it deemed to be a successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cyprus has slowly been relaxing its borders. From June 9th, it allowed a handful of citizens from foreign countries to enter again. On June 20th, it welcomed back even more tourists, and on July 15th, it lifted restrictions even further.
However, when it comes to who is allowed where Cyprus is upholding some tough restrictions based on the traveler’s country of origin. That said, several airlines are now operating flights back to the country. Who are they?
Lufthansa is among the airlines returning to Cyprus. Photo: Getty ImagesWhich airlines are flying to Cyprus?
A number of airlines have now begun commercial services back to Cyprus. Thanks to their country’s management of the pandemic, some were allowed back earlier than others. Countries like Bulgaria were on a low-risk entry list when borders reopened on June 9th, meaning their citizens could travel to Cyprus without the need for negative COVID-19 tests or quarantine. Bulgaria Air is offering flights to Larnaca three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Other airlines that recently began flights to Cyprus include Emirates, which is now offering four weekly flights to Larnaca, and Turkish Airlines.
Additional airlines are currently operating to and from Larnaca International Airport include:
Aegean Airlines;Blue Air;Corendon Airlines;Cyprus Airways;Edelweiss Air;Lufthansa;Pegasus Airlines;Qatar Airways;Ryanair;Wizz Air; andXiamen Airlines.
Source: Parikiaki