At least 25,000 Ukrainian citizens visit Cyprus in 2024
Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Ukraine Michalis Firillas stated that after February 24, 2022, the structure of tourism in Cyprus has undergone significant changes, and many traditional sources of tourists have weakened. However, the overall number of tourists has continued to grow: in 2024, the country received over 4.04 million visitors, which is 5.1% more than in 2023.
"Although the war has brought adjustments, Cyprus remains popular among Ukrainians. Tourism from Ukraine exists, and I predict that it will soon recover to pre-war levels," Firillas said at a meeting with a representative of Interfax-Ukraine.
According to the ambassador, at least 25,000 Ukrainian citizens visited Cyprus in 2024. The most convenient routes for Ukrainians are currently flights from neighboring countries, primarily Romania. "Cyprus promotes the development of air connections for Ukrainians, and from December, Wizz Air will open a new flight Suceava (Romania) - Larnaca (Cyprus)," he added.
Firillas expressed confidence that after the end of the war, the volume of Ukrainian tourism to Cyprus will return to the pre-war level.
Currently, the largest number of tourists to Cyprus comes from the UK, followed by Israel, Poland, and Germany. These countries form the core of the island's visitor market.