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Record-Breaking Passenger Traffic At Cyprus Airports: March 2025 Sees Remarkable Growth

by News Editor

April 8, 2025

March 2025 has proven to be a milestone month for Cyprus’s aviation industry, marking a 5.91% increase in passenger numbers compared to March 2024. Both Larnaca and Paphos airports collectively processed 707,304 passengers, establishing the highest traffic ever recorded for the first quarter of the year.

Analyzing the Traffic Surge

In an official statement, the Ministry of Transport highlighted this continuous growth, echoing the positive trends seen throughout 2024. Specifically, passenger volume at Larnaca Airport surged by 15.17%. Conversely, Paphos Airport observed an 11.45% decline in travelers year-on-year.

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Key Contributors To Growth

The dynamic increase in flights reached 5,921 movements, translating to a 5.85% boost from last year. Greece, the United Kingdom, Israel, Poland, and Germany emerged as pivotal markets in this traffic escalation.

Regional Traffic Insights

Larnaca Airport celebrated significant increases on routes connecting to Israel, Greece, the UK, Poland, and Armenia. Meanwhile, Paphos Airport saw growth in traffic to Germany, Israel, Sweden, Lithuania, and Ireland.

Shifts In Regional Traffic

Despite these improvements, certain regions experienced decreased traffic. Larnaca Airport faced declines from Germany, Austria, France, Lithuania, and Hungary, while Paphos Airport saw reductions from Greece, Italy, France, Hungary, and Bulgaria.

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System Failures And The Path Forward

The incident highlights operational risks associated with autonomous vehicle systems. Similar disruptions have occurred in other markets. A recent power outage in California affected vehicles operated by Waymo, interrupting service. Baidu continues to expand its robotaxi operations, including plans to deploy more than 1,000 vehicles in Dubai.