In November 2025, Cyprus saw a 30.4% increase in tourist arrivals and a 14.1% rise in residents returning from trips abroad. Data covers arrivals at airports and ports, focusing on the government-controlled area.
In November 2025, tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 234,580, a 30.4% increase compared to November 2024, when arrivals were 179,941. From January to November 2025, total arrivals amounted to 4,377,114, up 12.0% from the same period in 2024.
The main source countries for November 2025 were the United Kingdom (22.7%), Poland (13.2%), Israel (11.4%), Germany (10.4%), and Greece (6.0%). The top purpose of visit was holidays (72.0%), followed by visiting friends and relatives (13.1%), and business (14.4%).
Residents of Cyprus returning from abroad in November 2025 numbered 137,210, a 14.1% increase from 120,248 in November 2024. The main countries of return were Greece (30.9%), the United Kingdom (9.7%), and Italy (4.5%). The primary purpose of travel for residents was holidays (65.9%), with business reasons accounting for 31.5%.
Data is collected from passenger surveys at Larnaka and Pafos airports and port arrivals, covering travelers passing through passport control in the government-controlled area. The information excludes illegal arrivals and departures.
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