| Origin | Destination | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
🇱🇧 BeirutBEY | 🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | — | View route |
🇦🇪 DubaiDXB | 🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | — | View route |
🇮🇹 Ferno (VA)MXP | 🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | — | View route |
🇬🇷 HeraklionHER | 🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | — | View route |
🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | 🇬🇷 Spata-ArtemidaATH | — | View route |
🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | 🇱🇧 BeirutBEY | — | View route |
🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | 🇫🇷 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)CDG | — | View route |
🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | 🇦🇪 DubaiDXB | — | View route |
🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | 🇬🇷 HeraklionHER | — | View route |
🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | 🇮🇹 Ferno (VA)MXP | — | View route |
🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | 🇮🇱 Tel AvivTLV | — | View route |
🇫🇷 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)CDG | 🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | — | View route |
🇬🇷 Spata-ArtemidaATH | 🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | — | View route |
🇮🇱 Tel AvivTLV | 🇨🇾 LarnacaLCA | — | View route |
Cyprus Airways (IATA: CY), the island nation's flagship airline, was relaunched in 2016 under Charlie Airlines Ltd., breathing new life into a storied brand that originally operated from 1947 until its collapse in 2015. Headquartered in Larnaca, Cyprus, the airline operates from its primary hub at Larnaca International Airport (LCA), serving as a vital link between Cyprus and key destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Embracing a hybrid business model, Cyprus Airways combines competitive low-cost base fares with optional premium services like enhanced seating, meals, and in-flight entertainment, appealing to leisure travelers and those seeking Cypriot hospitality without full-service premiums. Its network spans over 15 destinations, including seasonal routes to Greece (Rhodes, Santorini), Italy (Venice), Romania (Craiova, Sibiu), Slovakia (Košice), Spain (Barcelona), and Egypt (Sharm El Sheikh), carrying more than 400,000 passengers annually.
The fleet features a modern all-Airbus narrowbody lineup: four Airbus A220-300s for efficient short-haul operations and two A320-200s, with an average age of about 8 years, emphasizing reliability and sustainability. What sets Cyprus Airways apart is its embodiment of Cypriot values—reliability, quality, and warm hospitality—while championing eco-friendly practices amid regional connectivity challenges. Though passenger reviews are mixed (averaging around 2-2.5/5 on sites like TripAdvisor and Skytrax), praising friendly crew and comfort on newer aircraft but critiquing service inconsistencies and baggage issues, it remains Cyprus's largest carrier, unaffiliated with major alliances.
Ideal for sun-seekers exploring the Mediterranean, Cyprus Airways offers direct access to Cyprus's beaches and history, positioning itself as a nimble regional player in a competitive market.