Cyprus experienced a substantial upswing in tourism this October 2025, with arrivals reaching 537,744 compared to 459,106 in the same month last year. According to data from the Statistical Service, this 17.1% jump underscores the sustained momentum that has characterized the nation’s tourism sector throughout the year.
Year-to-Date Performance Remains Robust
Between January and October 2025, the number of tourist arrivals climbed to 4,142,534 — an 11.1% increase over the corresponding period in 2024. This robust performance highlights a period of continuous growth, positioning Cyprus as a key destination for international visitors.
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Key Source Markets
The United Kingdom continues to dominate the inbound market, contributing 31.4% of all arrivals with 168,792 visitors. Other significant markets include:
- Israel: 11.1% (59,508 visitors)
- Germany: 7.8% (41,783 visitors)
- Poland: 6.7% (36,262 visitors)
- Sweden: 3.9% (20,806 visitors)
- Greece: 3.7% (20,038 visitors)
Purpose Of Visits
In October alone, leisure travel was the primary motivator for 81.8% of visitors, while 11.0% traveled to visit friends and family and 7.1% for business purposes. These figures remain largely consistent with those recorded in October 2024, reflecting stable patterns in visitor behavior.
Growth In Outbound Travel
Not only is Cyprus attracting more international visitors, but outbound travel by Cypriot residents also increased by 15.3% in October 2025, with departures rising to 158,026 from 137,095 in October 2024. The primary destinations for these travelers included:
- Greece: 33.1% (52,381 returns)
- United Kingdom: 7.3% (11,585 travelers)
- Italy: 5.7% (9,034 travelers)
- Germany: 4.4% (6,914 travelers)
Travel Motivations
For outbound trips, leisure accounted for 69.2% of the travel purpose, closely followed by business travel at 27.1%, while education and other reasons comprised the remainder. This balanced mix of travel purposes further emphasizes the diverse interests propelling Cyprus’s travel market.
With these encouraging figures, Cyprus cements its role as a thriving hub for both inbound tourism and outbound travel, offering promising prospects for stakeholders in the travel and hospitality sectors.
