At least 25,000 Ukrainian citizens visited Cyprus in 2024 – ambassador

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Ukraine, Michalis Firillas, said that since February 24, 2022, the structure of tourism in Cyprus has undergone significant changes and many traditional sources of tourists have weakened, but the overall number of tourists is growing: in 2024 the country received more than 4.04 million visitors, 5.1% more than in 2023.

“Although the war has made adjustments, Cyprus remains popular among Ukrainians. Tourism from Ukraine exists, and I forecast that it will soon recover to the pre-war level,” Firillas said at a meeting with a representative of the “Interfax-Ukraine” agency.

According to the ambassador, at least 25,000 Ukrainian citizens visited Cyprus in 2024. The main convenient routes for Ukrainians now are flights from neighboring countries, primarily from Romania. “Cyprus is promoting the development of air connections for Ukrainians, and starting in December, Wizz Air will open a new Suceava (Romania) — Larnaca (Cyprus) flight,” he added.

Firillas expressed confidence that after the war ends, the volume of Ukrainian tourism to Cyprus will return to the pre-war level.

Most tourists now come to Cyprus from Britain, followed by Israel, Poland and Germany. These countries form the core of the island's visitor market.