Cyprus is experiencing a "slowdown in bookings" following recent escalations in the Middle East, according to the country's Tourism Deputy Minister Costas Koumis. Despite assurances that Cyprus remains a safe destination, the conflict has already affected tourism.
The island nation, the closest EU country to the region, is a popular destination for Israeli tourists, with nearly 590,000 visiting in 2025. European visitors also represent a significant portion of arrivals, including over 1.4 million Britons, 277,000 Germans, and 375,000 Poles in the same year.
While no European countries currently advise against visiting Cyprus, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office notes that "regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption." The US State Department has updated its travel advisory to "reconsider travel" due to the threat of armed conflict and limited embassy assistance in the Turkish Cypriot administered area.
Flights from Europe to Cyprus have resumed, but cancellations are in place for routes to and from Middle Eastern destinations including Israel, Lebanon, Dubai, Qatar, and Jordan.
Furthermore, Cyprus has implemented a ban on private drone use, permitting it only for government departments until further notice.
These cancellations represent a blow to the island's tourism industry, which saw a record 4.53 million visitors in 2025.